Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 23: The inauguration of the Three-day Management Development Programme on “The Art of Thinking Clearly and Deciding Effectively”‘ for Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) began today at the Srinagar Off-Campus of the Indian Institute of Management Jammu.
The programme seeks to enhance the skills and competencies of the working professionals at PGCIL, empowering them to lead in the dynamic power sector landscape and develop clarity in thought, and make effective decisions.
Dr Nitin Upadhyay, the Programme Director, in his welcome address, mentioned that the programme is aimed to increase the knowledge and awareness of the business situation and skill ecosystem among the administrative staff.
Dr Muqbil Burhan, Chairperson of Executive Education & Consultancy (EE&C) and Srinagar off-Campus, gave an overview of the Executive Education at IIM Jammu.
Joining online, Prof B S Sahay, Director of IIM Jammu, gave an overview of the journey of IIM Jammu and mentioned the various programmes offered at IIM Jammu. He mentioned with professional environments becoming more and more complex in structures in organizations, the workforce of the 21st Century is required to up their skills to the dynamic professional environment. To address these concerns, the tailor made programme from IIM Jammu is sure to cater to the growing demands in the skill ecosystem, he added.
In his address, Vinod Prakash Baxla, General Manager (HR) and Head of Personnel, Northern Region-2, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), reiterated that investing in the development of our workforce is one of the core values of PGCIL, and collaboration with IIM Jammu is a step toward fulfilling this goal.
Rajesh Kumar, Executive Director, North Region-2, PGCL, highlighted that well-trained and efficient managers can optimize resources enhance decision-making, implement cost-saving measures, and drive revenue growth.
Dr Gaana J, the Programme Director, proposed the vote of thanks. Those present on the occasion, included Dr Pratik Maheshwari, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu. The event was coordinated by Nadeem Younus Zargar, Administrative Officer, and Pardeep Saini, Assistant Administrative Officer, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu.