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Strategic & Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty was raised as the Faculty of Management Studies in Aug 70. Capt (IN) SS Rao was the first Head of Faculty from 19 Aug 70 to 15 May 74. It was re-designated as the Faculty of Organisational Behaviour (FOB) in 1976 and as Faculty of Behavioural Sciences (FBS) on 16 Nov 04. The departments functioning under the faculty include the Department of Organisational Behaviour and the Department of Strategic Management. The Faculty conducts a plethora of courses and programmes for a wide spectrum of officers of the Armed Forces as well as the teaching faculties of various training and management institutes.
The Aim of this department is to develop management expertise amongst the stakeholders through conduct of structured courses and programmes in the fields of Organizational Behaviour. The Department continuously contributes towards enhancing the image of CDM, as a contemporary management institution by providing pragmatic teaching and research support to the Armed Forces.

The aim of the Dept of Strategic Management is to help participants understand the concept and scope of Strategic Management of National and Military Security. This department is responsible for functioning as a nodal agency for promotion of strategic concepts and thoughts within the Armed Forces, as well as amongst those concerned with management and administration of security. It’s important objectives are :-

Brig MK Sharma, HF SBS
Head of Faculty, Faculty of Strategic And Behavioural Sciences

Organisational Behaviour

The important objectives of department of Organizational behaviour are :-
  • Enhance leadership potential and human skills through an understanding of contemporary leadership concepts, human behaviour and motivational process.
  • Understand the process of organisational development and interventions through the application of contemporary management principles.

(ii) Strategic Management

The important objectives of department of Organizational behaviour are :-
  • To enable Officers undergoing course to formulate a holistic national security and military strategy and develop strategy implementation plan.
  • To develop into Centre of Excellence for Net Assement and central focal point for all aspects connected with National Security Strategies, National Military Strategies, Defence Planning and the interaction with agencies within India and abroad.

SEM 1 : OB

SEM 2 : OD

Self-Awareness & Personality

Leadership

Perception

Decision Making

Basis of Human Behaviour

Group Dynamics

Culture, Values, Attitudes

Group Dynamics

Emotional Intelligence

Management of Change

Communication

Conflict & Dissent Management

Motivation

Negotiation

Power, Authority, Delegation

Creativity

Org Structure & Design

Stress Management

Organisation Climate

Mentoring & Counselling

Organisational Effectiveness

  • SM Process
  • National Power
  • Net Assessment
  • Environment Scan
  • SWOT
  • Scenario Building
  • Management of War
  • Op Art
  • Campaign Planning
  • Hybrid Warfare
  • Geopolitics
  • National Interests
  • Defence Planning Process
  • HDCO
  • Approaches to Defence Planning
  • Force Structuring
  • Perspective Planning
  • Maintenance of Forces
  • Infra, Tech and R&D
  • Manpower Planning
  • Tech Management
  • LTIPP/ ICDP
  • National Security
Brig MK Sharma, HF SBS
Head of Faculty, Faculty of Strategic And Behavioural Sciences
Rank and Name  Appointment
Brig MK Sharma  HF SBS
 ORGANISATION BEHAVIOUR (OB)
Col GP Singh, VSM HoD OB
Gp Capt Rahul Verma DS OB & FAC Coord
Col Bhupinder Singh Katal DS OB
Col Manish Shukla DS OB
Col Hemant Kumar Mathpal DS OB
Gp Capt JP Yadav DS SM
Gp Capt LN Raghavan DS SM
 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (SM)
Col Harmit Singh HoD SM
Capt (IN) DS Bareth DS SM
Gp Capt NK Bala DS SM
Col Vikrant Mittal DS SM
Col Pankaj K Chand DS SM
Col Vedvyas Samal, VSM DS SM

At the College of Defence Management, we are dedicated to moulding the next generation of leaders by seamlessly blending the realms of defence and strategic management.

College of Defence Management, Sainikpuri Post, Secunderabad, Telangana, India-500094

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COMMANDANT

Maj Gen Harsh Chhibber, AVSM, VSM, Ph.D.

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An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Major General Harsh Chhibber was commissioned into the Army Service Corps in December 1988. His distinguished career is marked by academic excellence, steering technology absorption and a passion for adventure.
Throughout his service, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Public Policy along with two M.Phil degrees in Business Management and Public Administration. His dedication to professional development is further evidenced by his qualifications on the Technical Staff Officers Course(TSOC), Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), and the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA).
Major General Chhibber’s military experience is vast and encompasses various important assignments in Eastern, Northern and Western Sectors including command of the Para ASC company, an ASC Battalion and the ASC training Centre. He has been Brigadier General Staff (Information System) in Eastern Sector and Major General (Operational Logistics) in Northern Sector. He has also served as an instructor at the Army Service Corps Centre and College and as the Directing Staff and Head of the Financial Management Department at College of Defence Management.

A prolific writer he has written many papers on technology absorption in Indian Army and presented same at National Seminars. Software applications developed and implemented by him are in use in a large number of units.
Beyond his academic and military achievements, General officer is a passionate adventurer. A skilled skydiver, mountaineer and car rally driver, he exemplifies the spirit of courage and determination that defines the Indian Army.
His distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards including Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) on 26 Jan 2025, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on 26 Jan 2022, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Cards (twice). On 01 Oct 2024, the General Officer was appointed Colonel Commandant of Army Service Corps.
Currently, he holds the prestigious appointment of Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), effective June 1, 2024.  His vast experience and leadership qualities make him well-positioned to guide future generations of military leaders.

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