HAL Management Academy (HMA) was established by the corporate management of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, way back in August 1969, under the then name of HAL Staff College. It was re-named HAL Management Academy in June 2001 to reflect its focus on management development, consultancy and research. HMA has now competed 35 years of fruitful contribution to the cause of management education.

Responding to the need amongst practising managers to constantly refresh and update their managerial skills, HMA offers a variety of programs in an open and short duration format. These programs form a part of a larger focus on Executive education. HMA’s programs prepare practising managers to meet the challenges of today’s dynamic business milieu.

These programs provide exposure to the latest development in managerial practice at a global as well as local level.

HMA’s programs break fresh ground in management thinking as well as practice. Participants gain insight into both  theory as well as application of the latest in management. Participants are encouraged to apply learning in their organizational contexts, with a view to formulate strategies for post-program implementations.

Programs at HMA provide not just individual learning, but also the opportunity to network with other practising  managers in the area, providing for active sharing of experience as well as building useful contacts.

The programs offered are conducted by HMA Faculty, who provide a unique blend of academic, research as well as consulting skills. In addition, all participants have access to the vast infrastructure as well as resources of the institute.

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The Programs conducted at HMA are broadly categorized into

• Individual Development
• General Management
• Functional/ Technical Programs
• Leadership Programs 

Certain programs provide opportunity for experiential learning inside and outside the classroom. Action oriented learning is imparted through outbound training in serene settings away from the hustle bustle of the city.

FACULTY

HAL Management Academy has qualified and experienced full time faculty who have worked for several years in production divisions.  In addition, senior executives from different divisions are also invited as guest faculty.  Apart from this, expert faculty from reputed institutions like the Indian Institute of Management, the Indian Statistical Institute, the Administrative Staff College of India, the Indian Institutes of Technology, the Indian Institute of Science and other well known trainers, consultants are also invited to handle sessions on specialized topics.

METHODOLOGY

HMA continuously reviews and modernizes its knowledge delivery systems to add value to the services offered by it. A balanced mix of training methods are used in the Programs. Interactive learning is supplemented with case studies, syndicate work, role plays, management games, computer simulated business experiences, outbound training, book reviews, panel discussions and project work. All participants are assigned project work. The knowledge thus gained can be used in their respective work areas. Outbound training provides them with opportunities for transformation to become effective leaders and team players.

SOME PROGRAM THEMES

• LEAN Management

• Visionary Thinking through Strategic Management

• Human Resource Management for Competitive Advantage in the dynamic environment

• Personality Development for Corporate Excellence

• Integrated Material Management & Supply Chain Management for Value Addition

• Quality Management

• Finance Management

• Induction and Basic Management Program for new entrants

TOOLS FOR TRAINING

Diagnostics, experience-sharing, action-planning and learning diary help in enhancing the effectiveness of learning. Diagnostics exercise enables participants to identify difficulties faced in their work-place, helps them in analysing the situation and arriving at remedial solutions. The Learning Diary helps participants identify key learning points. Individual and group action plans are the means for transferring learning from the classroom to the work-place.

AMBIENCE

A sprawling building amidst thick foliage, lush lawns, pathways and flower beds provide a serene retreat from the distractions of the bustling metropolis. This ambience has a soothing effect on the  minds of the participants and takes them away from the hectic business scenes to an idyllic location where they can review their contribution from more creative perspectives.

Training Halls

HMA has five air-conditioned and acoustically-treated training halls with seating capacity varying from 15 to 50, with flexible seating arrangements. Each classroom is equipped with an Overhead projector, writing board, Public Address System, Digital Light Processing Projector (DLP), computer with the necessary state-of-the-art software to make presentations.

Library

A good library with over 12000 books mainly on management topics, a number of professional journals and an impressive collection of audio-visual aids supplement classroom learning and assignments.

Auditorium

An auditorium air-conditioned and acoustically designed with 180 seats is also available for viewing films / videos and conducting seminars. A well-lit dais is also suitable for cultural Programs by participants.

Accommodation

Forty fully furnished twin occupancy rooms and five dormitories provide accommodation for a hundred participants. A neat and tidy cafeteria within the campus provides nutritious food and caters to the palate of the participants from all over the country

Recreation Centre

The recreation centre is equipped with a home-gym, facilities for indoor and outdoor  sports and also a television set, which provide the participants the much needed relaxation during the off-hours and holidays. A lot of newspapers and magazines are also available.