Rockwell Automation’s India-based Gurukul leadership development programme has received eight awards at the 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards. The programme won four Gold and four Silver awards across Learning & Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development and Future of Work.
In Learning & Development, Gurukul received Gold awards for Best Competencies & Skill Development, Best Use of a Blended Learning Programme and Best Learning Team. In Talent Management, it won Silver awards for Best High Potential Development and Best Succession & Career Management. The programme also received Gold for Best Unique or Innovative Leadership Development Programme and Silver for Best Leadership Development Programme. In the Future of Work category, it received Silver for Best Programme for Upskilling Employees.
The Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards recognise organisations for programmes, strategies, technologies and solutions that support human capital development and deliver measurable business results. Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of analysts, industry experts and practitioners based on business need, programme design, innovation, adoption and organisational impact.
Rockwell Automation developed Gurukul to prepare high-potential team leads for broader enterprise roles as its India operations develop into a strategic Global Capability Centre. The nine-month programme was developed with Chrysalis HRD Pvt Ltd. It combined leadership assessments, experiential workshops, simulations, action learning projects, global mentoring and coaching.
The programme focused on developing strategic thinking, commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills. All 15 participants completed the programme and gave it a satisfaction rating of 4.9 out of 5. Eight participants were promoted during the programme, while three others moved into expanded or different roles. Feedback from managers also pointed to improvements in enterprise perspective, collaboration and leadership ownership.
“This recognition from Brandon Hall Group is a testament to Rockwell Automation India’s commitment to developing talent and creating a future-ready workforce. Through Gurukul, we have built a learning ecosystem that empowers employees to continuously grow, embrace new opportunities, and develop the leadership capabilities needed for tomorrow’s challenges. Winning eight awards across learning, talent management, leadership development, and future of work categories is an honor that reflects the impact of our people-first approach and the remarkable contributions of our teams,” said Abhishek Misra, Head Human Resources – India, Rockwell Automation.
Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group and HCM Excellence Awards Programme Leader, said the awards recognise organisations that use HR and learning strategies to strengthen organisations, empower employees and deliver measurable business results.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global provider of industrial automation and digital transformation solutions. The company employs approximately 26,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries.
