Glenmark Centre for Learning actively provides for holistic development through providing inputs in all areas of work and personality. The activities of GCL are classified under

Learning and Development initiatives

Talent Management

Organizational Development Projects.

Special Business Projects

The entire Learning and Development initiatives of Glenmark Centre for Learning is based on the model

Self and People Development :
Striving to develop self and handling the increasing business challenges and growth at Glenmark the self development programmes address the training needs of employees at all levels. Self development programmes are conducted in the Communication, Personal Management and Leadership categories across levels.
At Glenmark the development programmes are categorized as Personal Development programmes (Attitude and Motivation, Leadership Essentials) and Skill Building programmes (Business Communication and Presentation Skills).The focus on junior levels is more of personal development and subsequently on Skill development for the other levels.

Core Programs :
These programs are helpful as they help employees integrate and grow in the Glenmark Culture. These programs create a common thread of association and assist each individual in becoming one with the organization. Induction programs, New Managers Induction program form the basis of the core program and everyone who becomes a part of the Glenmark Family undergoes an intensive induction program. These programs help in knowing the Glenmark value and culture

Functional Programs
These programs are focused towards developing individual skills as per the function and department need such as finance for non-finance managers for managers who require an understanding of finance, negotiation skills for sales and purchase etc. The functional programmes help in development of business skills of the individuals.

Domain Programs
Knowledge inputs pertaining to your job and the knowledge levels required for the next level are addressed through these programs. E.g. Export procedures, VAT, process automation, intellectual property rights, technical trainings in pharma and medicine etc.

Glenmark Centre for Learning works extensively in the area of Assesment and Development Centres across the different SBU’s (Sales, Manufacturing).It is involved in designing the Assesment / Development centres and delivering them in partnership with the business.

Organization Development (OD) is the practice of helping organizations solve problems and reach their goals.GCL acts as an internal consultant in the field of OD for Glenmark It is involved in various OD projects and activities like

Change management : Working with departments and groups to help them plan and implement significant changes in their organizations

Team development : Helping a team to develop its ability to work more effectively together. Identify key issues ,gather information and create action plans

Leadership development : These program develops leadership skills within aligning the strategic needs to the business

The year 2009, has seen GCL take on new projects to support the business in the technical realm. These are some of the special business projects being undertaken:

Environment, Health and Safety; Various programs on fire safety and First aid are calendarised and the initiative focuses on developing systems for EHS in the organization.

ISO 14001:2004: This initiative will focus on creating a mindset and imbuing Environmental standards in the employees. We will be going in for a certification of API Ankleshwar Plant and the Goa Formulations Plant. The initial overview and Core group training programs are underway; the initiative will undertake awareness training initiatives and will be monitored through regular Management review meetings

Developing on Our Own (DO3): This initiative targets building internal capability and the Manager is trained to in turn train his/her team in certain skills. It is a simple and effective means of Learning and Development which enables the team to come together to learn. Glenmark Center for learning from this inception of this program has trained around 40 managers worldwide to conduct this train the trainer.

Rules of Engagement (ROE): The Rules of Engagement for People Management helps as a guide and assistant for people management. It is a management partner and just like a partner will help, assist, provide a base for thought, suggest and moreover be there when newly inducted managers need it.

Assesors Certification Programme (ACP): The Assesors Certification programme certifies first line managers as qualified assesors for development centres. The program provides comprehensive knowledge about the methodology and the instruments used for assessment in an Assesment Centre / Development Centre.Gelnmark Centre for Learning has organization wide certified a pool of around forty assesors for this purpose.