Udaan - A Business Transformation Program - GlobalGyan Leadership Academy

Udaan: A Business Transformation Program

Gear up to scale beyond day-to-day firefighting. Udaan helps founder-led businesses build clarity, align teams, and create an actionable Strategic Blueprint to drive sustainable growth.

Duration

7 Months

Kickoff Workshop

Aug 2025

Eligibility

Founder-led Indian SMEs

Hurry! Limited seats for founder-led organisations. Secure your spot before it fills!

Program Overview

Sarathi is desgined to help you transition to the leadership role you desire

Udaan is not a course you attend and forget — it’s a structured transformation journey that embeds strategy, systems, and leadership into the DNA of your business. Designed specifically for Indian SMEs with a hunger to grow, Udaan helps founder-led organisations move beyond firefighting and daily operations. Over seven months, you’ll go from chasing growth to leading it — with a documented plan, team-wide alignment, and support from seasoned mentors who’ve built and scaled businesses themselves.

Here’s what to expect:

Build a Strategic Blueprint tailored to your business vision
Design a scale-ready operating model with the right structures and systems
Align your core team through hands-on integration workshops
Translate insights into action with real-time application exercises
Stay supported with peer sessions and personal mentorship from business veterans

Sustainable Growth

Set up structures, systems, and people so the business scales without breaking.

Strategic Clarity

Craft your business's next 5-year blueprint with precision, purpose, and prioritization.

Team Alignment

Build shared ownership, not dependency—clarity and accountability across functions.

Actionable Tools

50+ templates to manage cash flows, align OKRs, drive reviews, and segment customers.

Culture of Ownership

Drive a culture where initiative thrives and leaders emerge across levels.

Expert Guidance

Access India’s top CEOs, strategists, bankers, and entrepreneurs who walk the talk.

Chandramoulee P.

Senior Faculty Partner

20+ years in banking and consulting, combining finance acumen with customer-centric strategy.

Abhishek Kumar

Senior Faculty Partner

Former Head of HR & OD at Godrej Agrovet with over 2 decades of leadership expertise in empathy and team building.

Suman Addepalli

Director & Faculty Partner

Communications strategist and published author coaching executives on presence and storytelling.

Srinivasa Addepalli

Director

Director of GlobalGyan and former CSO of Tata Communications, specializing in business strategy and leadership.

You are the founder, CEO, or key decision-maker of your business

Your business has been in operation for at least 5 years

You have a core team of 3+ leaders who support you in managing the business

Your annual revenues are ₹5 crores or more, and your business is clearly poised for scale

Vision to Execution, Seamlessly

Purpose, market strategy, GTM channels, pricing, org design, processes — all covered.

Leadership Alignment

No more tug-of-war. Your team rallies behind a bold, unified direction.

High-Impact Masterclasses

AI tools, storytelling, time mastery, valuation — practical skills, taught by doers.

Tools That Stick

50+ plug-and-play templates to implement from Day 1 — cashflows, reviews, forecasts, pricing.

Standard

₹10,00,000

(+ taxes)

Per Organisation

2 × 3 Days In-Person Leadership Workshops
8–10 hours Digital Pre-Work Modules
Board Game Simulations for Strategy & Execution
Two Integration Workshops On-Site with Your Team
Two 1:1 Coaching Sessions (worth ₹1,00,000)
E-Learning Access for 5 Team Members
Post-Program Nuggets: 8 Weeks of Curated Growth Tools
6 Nights Lodging & Meals Included
Certification of Completion from GlobalGyan Leadership Academy

Early bird offer

₹9,00,000

(+ taxes)

Per Organisation

Group discount

10%

on 3 or more enrolments from the same business group
Available on both standard and early bird pricing

Udaan Learning Methodology

From pre-work to coaching, every element adapts to your leadership journey

Trusted by Leaders Across Industries

Here’s what participants have said about our leadership development journeys.

G. DEEPAK Deputy Manager, Lucas TVS

The program was engaging and insightful. It helped me understand my strengths, areas to improve, and how to think clearly in tough situations. A great step toward personal growth.

JABEZ SELWYN Sr. VP, Reddington Group

I have never had an experience of a leadership program where the protagonists of the case study has come to provide the actual insights. I think that’s the beauty of the program, unique and has set high standards for leadership programs.

SUMIT GANGULY VP, UltraTech Cement

This was one of the most thoughtfully designed workshops I’ve attended—even compared to IIMs and NUS, Singapore. GlobalGyan’s intuitive, participant-focused approach made it truly impactful.

Our participants speak highly of our methodology

From insight to impact—here’s what transformation looks like through our participants' eyes

FAQs

How is this different from other leadership programs?

Udaan isn’t a theoretical classroom session. It’s a business transformation journey. You don’t just learn — you build your Strategic Blueprint, engage your leadership team, implement tools, and get coached by top industry leaders.

What is the time commitment required for the program?

The program runs over 7 months, with:

2 immersive 3-day workshops
2 on-site integration sessions
Regular team application exercises
2 coaching sessions
Designed to fit into a founder’s schedule while driving real business change.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, participants who complete the full program will receive a certificate from GlobalGyan Leadership Academy.

Who is eligible to apply for the program?

Udaan is designed for founder-led businesses with:

₹10–₹50 crore in annual revenue
At least 50 employees
5+ years of operations
Profitable growth
Hunger to scale with strategy

Can my company enroll multiple participants?

Yes! While one business leader attends the full program, you can include up to 15 additional team members in team sessions and e-learning. Group discounts are available for 3+ organisations.