Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 13: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu inaugurated the Leadership Development Program for Young Managers (Batch III), designed for executives from the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), at its Jagti Campus.
The five-day program has brought together 28 participants from various SAIL plants across the country.
The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Prof Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Srimant Mallick, General Manager HR – L&D MTI SAIL and officiating Head of Academics (Online Mode) Prof Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy (EE&C), IIM Jammu; Chandra Nath Kumar, Sr Mgr HR-L&D, SAIL-MTI, Doranda, Ranchi (Online Mode); Dr Harsha Jariwala, Program Director; Dr Parvathy B, Program Director; and Dr Sakhti Nagraj, Program Director.
A key highlight of the inaugural session was the address by the Srimant Mallick, General Manager HR – L&D MTI SAIL and Officiating Head of Academics who underscored the significance of the program. He also highlighted the importance of networking, collaboration, and completing project work in alignment with faculty guidance.
Addressing the participants, Prof Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu, remarked that the program has been carefully curated to meet the specific requirements of SAIL.
Dr Harsha Jariwala, Program Director, IIM Jammu, in her welcome address, outlined the vision and structure of the five-day program, emphasizing its focus on leadership, adaptability, financial acumen, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu, provided an overview of Executive Education and Consultancy at IIM Jammu. The inaugural ceremony concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr Parvathy B, Program Director.
The program aims to equip participants with contemporary managerial skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and leadership competencies, thereby enabling them to contribute effectively to organizational growth and national development.
