MDI Gurgaon has announced its January 2026 lineup of Management Development Programmes (MDPs), marking the beginning of the year with a strong focus on leadership development, strategy, communication, and future-oriented managerial capabilities.
Speaking on the new year’s programme suite, Prof. Sumita Rai (Dean Industry Connect), MDI Gurgaon stated, “Every MDP programme has been intentionally designed to create an opportunity for self-reflection and foster the ability to put theory into practice. Business leaders need to be nimble, use data-driven decision-making, and possess strong interpersonal skills. We have developed our MDP programmes to teach these critical skills using a holistic approach to learning.”
| Programme | Dates | Focus Area |
| The Executive’s Handbook for Decision-Making Under Uncertainty |
Jan 07–09, 2026 |
Enhancing judgement and decision-making under ambiguity
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| Digital Twins and Simulation Techniques |
Jan 08–10, 2026
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Applying digital twin models and simulation for strategic planning |
| Strategic Cost Management | Cost frameworks for value creation and competitive advantage | |
| Developing Women Leaders: A Communication Perspective | Jan 12–14, 2026 | Strengthening communication presence and leadership confidence |
| LLMs and Agentic AI Application | Jan 13–16, 2026 | Applying LLMs and agentic AI to managerial decision-making |
| Effective Communication for Engaging Teams for improved Productivity |
Jan 14–16, 2026
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Tools for building clarity, influence and team engagement |
| Developing Leadership Competencies | Building core leadership and managerial capabilities | |
| Marketing Applications of Artificial Intelligence |
Jan 15–16, 2026 |
Leveraging AI tools for marketing optimisation |
| Role of Green Finance in Climate Transition | Financial strategies supporting climate action and sustainability | |
| Customer-Centric Marketing: Customer Satisfaction, Loyalty and Relationship |
Jan 19–21, 2026
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Designing customer-centric models for loyalty and long-term value |
| Operational and Organisational Excellence | Frameworks for organisational performance and operational excellence | |
| Managing Difficult Negotiations | Navigating complex negotiations and conflict situations | |
| Disruptive Strategy for High-Performance Leaders |
Jan 22–23, 2026 |
Strategic thinking for disruption-driven leadership performance |
| Governance and Management of Natural Resources |
Jan 29–30, 2026
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Governance and sustainability approaches for resource management |
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Happiness Strategy for Leaders |
Leadership well-being and frameworks for building happier teams |
Who Should Attend
- Mid-level and senior executives across sectors
- Working professionals stepping into leadership roles
- Public-sector leaders, entrepreneurs and team managers
- Organisations nominating teams for capability enhancement
Programme Format & Enrolment
- Fully residential programmes delivered on the MDI Gurgaon campus
- Fees include tuition, accommodation, meals and programme material
- Group/organisation discounts on multiple nominations
- Registrations close 15 days prior to programme commencement
For details and registration, visit: www.mdi.ac.in
