PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, May 17: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi started a comprehensive Management Development Programme (MDP) tailored specifically for the personnel of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
The three-day MDP, focusing on the critical themes of “Professional Etiquettes, Ethics at Workplace & Public Dealing, Emotional Quotient & Emotional Intelligence,” kicked off yesterday.
It promises to equip participants with essential skills and insights vital for modern professional environments. Prof. Angshuman Hazarika and Prof. Tanusree Dutta are the programme directors of MDP.
The sessions conducted by the institute’s industry experts and faculty members, the MDP encompasses a diverse array of sessions designed to foster holistic professional development.
Topics of the Sessions
Sessions include “Understanding Cultures,” “Being Happy: Society and Professionalism,” “Nurturing Core Values of an Organization,” “Effective Communication,” “Professional Etiquette,” “Non-verbal Communication,” “Ethics in Public Dealing,” “Civility on the Internet: Email and Social Media Etiquette,” and “Emotional Quotient & Emotional Intelligence”, etc.
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Speakers provide insights
The inaugural session on Thursday witnessed speakers providing insights into the significance of the programme and its relevance in today’s dynamic corporate landscape.
Prof. Angshuman Hazarika extended a warm welcome to the dignitaries and all participants and outlined the key themes of the programme, emphasizing the importance of soft skills, leadership, emotional quotient, and emotional intelligence.
Prof. Rojers P Joseph, chairperson, Executive Education Committee, shed light on the executive education activities of the institute and highlighted the various certificate programmes offered. He also highlighted about various MDPs conducted, MoUs signed and the institute’s collaborations with various organizations.
Indrani Maji, general manager (HRD, MS, & L&D) at IOCL’s Eastern Region Office, emphasized the importance of the MDP for IOCL officers, particularly in enhancing verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, and ethical decision-making processes. She underlined the pivotal role of emotional quotient and emotional intelligence in managing one’s behaviour effectively and ethical behaviour in imparting the external customer.
IIM Ranchi Director highlights role of management education
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, director, IIM Ranchi, emphasized the crucial role of management education in shaping effective decision-making and leadership practices in contemporary professional environments.
He elucidated on the proficiency in essential tools and techniques, and interpersonal communication in fostering effective leadership and managerial efficacy.
Prof. Srivastava underscored the significance of organizational understanding in shaping managerial competence.
The MDP represents a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between IIM Ranchi and IOCL, aiming to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills essential for success in today’s competitive business environment.
