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About JILDEE

The Jindal Institute of Leadership Development and Executive Education (JILDEE) is one of the flagship centres of O. P. Jindal Global University, dedicated to shaping visionary leaders for the 21st century. We design and deliver high-impact, experiential leadership programs tailored for diverse sectors, including corporations, government, global institutions, social enterprises, and academia.

At JILDEE, we leverage the extraordinary intellectual capital of Jindal Global University to develop leaders who can inspire, influence, and transform. Drawing on faculty across 12 schools, 50+ programs spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, and 6 research and capacity-building institutions, we offer insights grounded in 8,500+ publications and 65 interdisciplinary research centres. Our programs are delivered by a diverse community of 4,000+ professionals representing 50+ countries, bringing global perspectives and rich cross-cultural experience that empowers leaders to navigate complex challenges and create lasting impact in a rapidly evolving world.

JILDEE partners with leading organisations and institutions, both within India and abroad, to address the evolving challenges of governance, strategy, innovation, and social impact. Our programs combine rigorous academic insight with practical, real-world leadership experience, enabling participants to lead with integrity, agility, and vision.

From policy makers and corporate leaders to global development professionals and academic administrators, JILDEE equips leaders with the tools, perspectives, and networks necessary to drive meaningful change in complex, interconnected environments.

Our work spans four strategic domains:

  1. Corporate Leadership – Equipping business leaders and executives with the skills, insights, and strategic vision to lead organisations with agility, innovation, and ethical rigour.
  2. Public & Government Leadership and Governance – Supporting policymakers, civil servants, and public institutions in developing effective governance, policy implementation, regulatory oversight, and administrative excellence.
  3. Global & Social Impact Leadership – Preparing leaders for international collaboration, sustainable development, and social innovation, enabling them to create lasting impact across communities and borders.
  4. Academic & Institutional Leadership – Empowering academic administrators, research leaders, and institutional heads to drive strategic growth, innovation, and excellence within knowledge organisations.

 

Through partnerships with leading organisations and institutions, both within India and abroad, JILDEE blends academic rigour with real-world insights, fostering leaders who can navigate complex challenges with vision, integrity, and impact.

Why JILDEE​

At JILDEE, we combine the global expertise of O.P. Jindal Global University with a deep commitment to leadership development and public service. Leveraging 12 schools, 50+ programs, 6 research institutions, 65 interdisciplinary centres, and a faculty drawn from leading institutions worldwide, we provide a rigorous, intellectually engaging environment that blends research, practice, and real-world insights. Our diverse community of 4,000+ professionals from 50+ countries brings global perspectives to every program.

JILDEE specialises in executive education designed for impact across four strategic domains. To date, we have trained 350+ leaders in Corporate Leadership, 7,500+ in Public & Government Leadership and Governance, 500+ in Global & Social Impact Leadership, and 1,300+ in Academic, Uniformed Service, and Institutional Leadership, the trained personnel list includes state and central civil servants, senior leadership of renowned corporates in India, international diplomats, foreign government officials, and others. Through overarching programs, focused sessions on current trends, and custom high-impact learning experiences, we equip leaders to navigate complex challenges and create lasting, meaningful change.

Vision & Mission​

Vision

To be a globally recognised centre of leadership development, leveraging the expertise of O.P. Jindal Global University and its international academic partners, to prepare transformative leaders across Corporate Leadership, Public & Government Leadership and Governance, Global & Social Impact Leadership, and Academic & Institutional Leadership who can drive strategic, ethical, and sustainable impact worldwide.

Mission

To equip leaders of today and tomorrow with the knowledge, perspectives, and skills needed to navigate complex challenges, make critical decisions, and inspire positive change. Our programs, designed by eminent academicians from 50+ countries with experience at leading global institutions, provide high-impact, customised learning experiences that integrate international best practices with local relevance.

Objectives
  1. Domain-Specific Leadership Development – Prepare leaders across the four core domains to lead with vision, agility, and integrity.
  2. High-Impact Executive Education – Deliver customised programs aligned with organisational goals, current challenges, and evolving industry and governance needs.
  3. Global Expertise, Local Relevance – Leverage insights from internationally acclaimed academicians to address regional, national, and global leadership challenges.
  4. Ethical and Sustainable Leadership – Foster leaders who can create lasting, responsible impact within their organisations, communities, and society.

From The Senior Director's Desk​

Lt Gen Dr Rajesh Kochhar

Lt Gen Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Kochhar (retd) AVSM and Bar, SM, VSM

Senior Director- JILDEE Professor of Practice, Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) Senior Fellow, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS)

To thrive in today’s rapidly evolving and complex world, organisations and institutions must equip their leaders to navigate uncertainty, drive innovation, and create lasting impact.Leadership is the key differentiator, and executive education plays a pivotal role in preparing leaders to anticipate change, make strategic decisions, and inspire teams, while ensuring ethical and socially responsible outcomes.

At the Institute of Leadership Development and Executive Education (JILDEE), our programs are designed to develop leaders across four strategic domains—Corporate Leadership, Public & Government Leadership and Governance, Global & Social Impact Leadership, and Academic & Institutional Leadership. Leveraging the expertise of eminent academicians from 50+ countries with experience at leading global institutions, we offer both open-enrolment and customised programs that integrate interactive lectures,simulations, action-learning projects, small group discussions, and case studies, ensuring that participants can apply new skills immediately in their organisations and communities.

To date, JILDEE has trained 350+ leaders in Corporate Leadership, 7,500+ in Public & Government Leadership and Governance, 500+ in Global & Social Impact Leadership, and 1,300+ in Academic, Uniformed Service, and Institutional Leadership, including state and central civil servants, senior leadership of renowned corporates in India, international diplomats, foreign government officials, and others.

We look forward to engaging with you and your organisation, understanding your unique leadership development needs, and partnering to deliver high-impact, transformative executive learning experiences that prepare leaders to navigate complexity, innovate, and drive sustainable impact.

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