School of Public Policy and Change Management
Creating meaningful social impact through research, policy engagement, community development and capacity building — and preparing leaders to manage change.
Where policy meets practice
The School of Public Policy and Change Management is dedicated to creating meaningful social impact through research, policy engagement, community development and capacity building. By connecting academic knowledge with grassroots realities, SPPCM promotes evidence-based solutions that contribute to the inclusive implementation of public policy and to sound organisational management.
The School brings together researchers, policymakers, social workers, development practitioners, NGOs, CSR foundations, government agencies, educational institutions and community stakeholders to collaborate for sustainable social transformation. Its objectives are aligned with the Viksit Bharat agenda, and it seeks to create a cadre of public policy and governance practitioners, professionals and enthusiasts to steer towards it.
In today's fast-paced environment, change is constant — driven by technology, leadership transitions or shifting market demands. As a change management institute, SPPCM ensures the human side of transformation is addressed: not just systems and processes, but emotions, communication and culture. Poorly managed change costs organisations morale, productivity and, sometimes, their leadership.
Public policy & social impact
Research, policy engagement, community development and capacity building that connect academic knowledge with grassroots realities.
Change management
The structured practice of moving people, teams and organisations from where they are to where they need to be, with minimal disruption.
Our approach combines
- Public policy awareness
- Community-centred development
- Social impact assessment
- Introduction to change management
- Understanding and leading self
- Handling resistance to change
- Introduction to data analytics
- Metrics for monitoring change initiatives
To become a leading institution that promotes social justice, inclusive development, ethical governance and evidence-based policymaking through research, education and community engagement — and to be the trusted voice for change management, enabling professionals and organisations to handle change well.
- Promote public policy awareness and civic participation.
- Generate practical insights for policymakers, institutions and development organisations.
- Support vulnerable and marginalised communities through knowledge and action.
- Promote excellence in the management of change by building professional credibility and practitioner capability.
Public policy
Four priorities shape the School's research, teaching and fieldwork. Select any one to read more.
Change management
How the School works
Capacity-building programmes
- Workshops and training programmes
- Leadership development initiatives
- Public policy education programmes
- Community awareness campaigns
- Skill development projects
Policy dialogue & knowledge exchange
- Conferences
- Roundtable discussions
- Expert dialogues
- Policy forums
- Stakeholder consultations
Community engagement
- Social development projects
- Rural and urban outreach programmes
- Community mobilisation activities
- Volunteer engagement programmes
- Social innovation initiatives
Sustainable livelihoods
One of the School's key priorities is creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for economically and socially disadvantaged communities — through skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, financial literacy, employment generation and social inclusion, working with CSR foundations, government agencies, NGOs, development partners, educational institutions and local community organisations.
Reimagining public policy for a Viksit Bharat: governance, leadership and collaborative action
India's first management-school-led Executive Development Programme that integrates public policy, political leadership, governance, business and social impact.
The Executive Development Programme in Public Policy and Governance is a 12-week (three-month), practitioner-oriented programme designed, curated and delivered by the FORE Centre for Political Leadership and Governance. It equips entry-, middle- and senior-level leaders from government, industry, academia, civil society, media and political institutions with the knowledge, tools and leadership competencies needed to navigate India's evolving public policy landscape.
It integrates policy theory with practice through case studies, simulations, policy labs and interactions with standards-makers, elected representatives, senior civil servants, corporate leaders and policy experts — including a monthly in-person field visit to an institutional facility.
By leveraging FORE's expertise in management education while bringing together practitioners from government, industry, academia and the non-profit sector, the programme prepares current and aspiring leaders to address complex governance challenges through collaborative, evidence-based and ethically grounded public policy.
Programme at a glance
- Duration
- 12 weeks (over 3 months)
- Format
- Practitioner-oriented; case studies, simulations and policy labs
- Field immersion
- Monthly in-person visit to an institutional facility
- Who it is for
- Entry, middle and senior leaders across sectors
- Delivered by
- FCPLG, FORE Society
Dates and fees for the next cohort are being finalised. Register your interest and the admissions team will share them as soon as they are announced.
Register your interestLeading change, not just surviving it
Change management is the structured process of guiding an organisation through change — technical, operational, cultural or structural — so that execution is smooth and the results last. Change is inevitable in every industry, which makes leaders who can navigate it more valuable than ever.
The School's programme teaches the essential principles of organisational change: identifying why change is necessary, managing resistance and sustaining stakeholder engagement. It focuses on real-world application, building the confidence and skills to lead transformation and to keep teams stable and focused during transitions.
From technology and finance to manufacturing, AI is reshaping business models, cloud adoption is changing workflows and sustainability mandates are rewriting supply chains. Change management has moved from a “should have” to a “must-have”.
Adaptive leadership: practical strategies for change
This course offers an in-depth view of proven approaches to making a difference in any group, community or organisation. Through inspirational case studies, participants gain tools for diagnosing challenges and ensuring durable progress in the systems they belong to — whatever their level of authority or position in the hierarchy.
It treats change as a process of retaining, discarding and innovating, and reframes hesitation as a response to perceived loss rather than to change itself. Participants learn to recognise the right moments to exercise leadership, to anticipate its risks, and to learn from setbacks and mistakes.
A core aim is building real capacity rather than dependency: identifying the assumptions that block progress, and analysing the roles and resources needed to generate change within a hierarchy.
Why partner with SPPCM
Collaborative research
Develop evidence-based solutions to social and policy challenges.
Impact assessment
Measure and improve the effectiveness of development programmes.
Capacity building
Empower communities, institutions and leaders through training and education.
Policy insights
Generate actionable recommendations for governance and development.
Sustainable social impact
Create meaningful and measurable improvements in communities.
SPPCM welcomes collaborations with
Areas of collaboration
- Sponsored research
- Social impact assessments
- Community development projects
- Capacity-building programmes
- Knowledge partnerships
- Public policy initiatives
- Fellowship & internship programmes
Aligned with the Global Goals
Our work contributes to key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting our commitment to inclusive development, ethical governance and sustainable social impact. Tap or hover a goal to see how our initiatives make a difference.