Internships & Global Leadership Development in India
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is India Leadership Development?
- Why outsource management of a leadership development and internship program?
- What types of companies can benefit from our programs?
- What is involved in establishing a leadership development and internship program?
- What kind of budget is needed to establish a program?
- How long should a program run?
- How can a program be customized?
- What are my responsibilities once a program is established?
- What recruiting and pre-departure services are provided?
Who is India Leadership Development?
India Leadership Development is a unit of Global Leadership Development, Inc., based in Salt Lake City, Utah with international offices in Bangalore, India. We design and manage international internship and leadership development programs.Why outsource management of a leadership development and internship program?
Outsourcing a program saves time and money. You can focus your resources on your core business while we focus our expertise on designing programs to meet your company's strategic objectives. Your company can leverage our extensive network of relationships with universities to find highly qualified interns. Our highly experienced staff make it easy to implement and manage the customized program for your company.
What types of companies can benefit from our programs?
Organizations who have ambitious growth objectives in India and are committed to maximizing the value of their overseas operations by developing talent with the global leadership skills to effectively manage them. Our clients represent all manufacturing, product and servicing sectors. While IndiaInternships.com focuses on South Asia, we provide similar services in other countries through Global Leadership Development.
What is involved in establishing a leadership development and internship program?
Most of your decisions for a program will center around the objectives you have for developing and hiring future management talent with global and specifically Indian competencies. Your key decisions are to determine
- the expectations of what the interns will provide the company during the internship
- the education and experience level required to perform the internship activities
- special skill requirements (e.g., language proficiency, certifications, training, etc)
- internship durations and schedules
- the specific program components and services
A consultant is available to discuss options with you and offer recommendations for a successful program.
What kind of budget is needed to establish a program?
Internship programs are inexpensive when compared to other methods to develop or hire talent with rare global and India management competencies. We assume that our clients seek interns not only for current project needs, but as candidates for future permanent placement. In addition to gaining value from their expertise, companies want interns to gain a positive view of the company and consider future employment.
The candidates companies seek are highly talented and in-demand. To attract such candidates and maximize their contribution while in India, we recommend a scholarship-funded internship that includes the following:
- Airfare to transport the intern safely to and from Bangalore within your time specifications
- Necessary travel documents, preparing supporting sponsorship letters for visas and expediting documents if necessary
- Pre-departure planning and cultural preparation (e.g., packing suggestions, travel health considerations, correspondence with student’s University regarding academic status and preparations for credit transfer, cultural introduction …) via detailed Program Guide
- Internship which provides exposure to Indian Business operations and gives the intern an opportunity to make a substantive contribution to business activities
- Health coverage while in India
- Pre-departure reading on India and job preparation
- Pick up upon arrival and orientation to life in India, including daily life functionality (e.g., using telephones, accessing money, using local transportation)
- India Business Studies foundation to understanding the local business context
- On-going support (e.g., cell phones, emergency support in case of illness)
- Housing arrangements
- A monthly stipend
India Leadership Development is service-driven business. Our success depends upon your satisfaction with our support and services, program continuation and referrals to other companies. Our fees depend on how large and complex the program is. During the preliminary Vision Match session, we will customize a program that aligns with your budget. Contact a consultant for a proposal for your program that will include all program costs.
How long should a program run?
India Leadership Development designs custom internship programs based on the duration and schedule specifications of our clients. The length of time needed to conduct a successful program is based on your intentions for the graduates. Program for interns in the midst of their academic studies tend to correspond to Fall and Spring terms or abbreviated Summer terms. Some of our clients prefer to target students who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree and have more schedule flexibility. These students are also more amenable to accept post program employment offers. We will assist in developing a calendar that will work for your specific needs.
How can a program be customized?
We will customize the program to meet each client’s specific needs and restraints. Programs can be customized to target specific experience levels (e.g., college undergraduates, graduate students, etc..), specific durations (3 month, 6 month, 1 year, other), schedules (summer, half-year), type of school/level of experience (e.g., undergraduate or graduate school, degree programs, certification, language proficiency).
What are my responsibilities once a program is established?
To ensure a program's success, your key role is in the promotion of the program and setting up the parameters of the internship within your own organization. IndiaInternships.com offers consulting services for designing the internship role and responsibilities and for promoting the program. We can also assist with the promotion. Your other responsibilities include providing funds for the program, providing feedback after internship is completed and announcing or publicizing internship awards.
What recruiting and pre-departure services are provided?
Our services typically include helping you to design an effective program and application materials, receiving and processing applications, selecting and notifying recipients, notifying nonrecipients, paying students a stipend on your behalf, and providing comprehensive pre-departure and in-country support. We also respond to applicant questions and assign a consultant to provide you regular status updates.
