Nominate Your High-Potential Managers for National Recognition
Join 500+ organizations and 100,000+ managers in India's most credible people management study. Get your managers recognized as Great Managers to Work With®
Exclusive: India's Top 100 Great People Managers™ featured in The Economic Times print edition
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Thank you to the 100+companies that have nominated their managers with leadership potential for the Great People Manager Study® 2026.
How It Works: Your Participation Journey
| Steps | Register | Launch Assessment | Share People Management Practices | Interaction with Industry Leaders |
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| Action | Participating managers must hold a managerial role and have at least three (3) direct reports. All direct reports must be included as part of the survey process. | Managers complete self-assessment. Feedback is collected from direct reports | GMTWs submit their people management practices | Shortlisted managers interact with senior industry leaders |
| Outcome | Great Manager Institute® briefs nominated managers on the study and process | Managers meeting the threshold are recognized as Great Managers to Work With® (GMTW) | Based on combined assessment scores and practices, managers are shortlisted | Final list of India's Top 100 Great People Managers™ is identified and announced |
| Timeline | Nominations Close Soon. | |||
What Happens After Assessment?
Once the assessment process is completed, we will share the list of recognized Great Managers to Work With® and proceed with the social media announcement.
India's Top 100 Great People Managers™ 2026
Your managers and organization get featured in India's most sought-after leadership recognition, creating unparalleled credibility and visibility in the market.
Premium Visibility
Featured in India's #1 business daily & 1 million+ views on LinkedIn
Employer Branding
Showcase your commitment to leadership excellence
Talent Attraction
Showcase great managers nationally
What Your Organization Gets
Beyond recognition, unlock strategic insights and employer branding opportunities
India's Top 100 Great People Managers™
Your managers compete for India's Top 100 Great People Managers™ - exclusively featured in The Economic Times print edition.
Credible Manager Profiles
Comprehensive assessments based on the CDI Framework (Connect, Develop, Inspire©)
*Actionable Insights
Detailed analytics across 10 competencies and 24 sub-dimensions
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Enhanced Employer Branding
Showcase your commitment to leadership excellence
Benchmark Against Best
Compare against 100,000+ managers from 500+ organizations
*Succession Planning Data
Identify high-potential managers for leadership pipeline
What Your Managers Get
Empower managers with recognition and development insights
National Recognition + ET Feature
National recognition featured in The Economic Times that adds massive credibility
Great Managers to Work With® Badge
Only 20% of participating managers achieve this recognition
Comprehensive Self-Awareness
Insights on top strengths and development areas
*Career Acceleration
Nationally recognized credential for people management excellence
Built on the Credible CDI Framework
The People Manager Effectiveness Assessment is based on the Framework.
Core Competencies
Sub-Dimensions
Team Feedback
Proven Business Impact
Organizations see measurable results from developing great managers
Reduction in Attrition
Improvement in Employee Engagement
Increase in Performance Rating
Increase in Promotion Rate
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