Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded Phase I of the Leadership Development Programme (LDP) for Young Managers (Batch–VI) designed for executives of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The five-day Executive Education programme brought together 50 young managers from SAIL's diverse plants and units across the country to strengthen their leadership capabilities and prepare them for future managerial responsibilities.The valedictory ceremony was presided over by Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu in presence of Programme Directors, Dr. Anuja Akhouri and Dr. Naveen Goyal.
The programme was meticulously designed to equip participants with contemporary management perspectives through interactive classroom sessions, case discussions, simulations, experiential learning activities, and peer-to-peer engagements. The curriculum covered a wide range of themes including strategic leadership, decision-making, communication, organizational behaviour, emotional intelligence, digital transformation, business analytics, innovation, and change management. The sessions were delivered by the distinguished faculty members of IIM Jammu, combining academic rigor with practical industry relevance.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy (EE&C), IIM Jammu, expressed his gratitude to the Management Training Institute (MTI), SAIL, for its continued trust and collaboration with IIM Jammu. He encouraged participants to carry forward the learnings gained during the programme, continuously strive for self-improvement, and actively share their feedback and suggestions to further strengthen future executive education programmes.
During the reflection session, participants shared their experiences and key takeaways from the programme, appreciating its practical orientation, engaging case studies, experiential activities, and interactive learning environment. They highlighted that the programme had strengthened their managerial perspectives and provided valuable insights that could be effectively applied in their organization. Participants also offered constructive feedback and suggestions for further enhancing the learning experience.
Presenting the programme summary, Dr. Anuja Akhouri, Programme Director, highlighted the key learning outcomes, thematic sessions, experiential activities, and active participation during Phase I. She emphasized the programme's focus on strengthening managerial capabilities, strategic thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging participants to apply their project learnings to address organizational challenges. Congratulating the participants on the successful completion of Phase I, she expressed her appreciation for their enthusiasm and looked forward to meeting them again in Phase III of the programme.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Dr. Naveen Goyal, Programme Director, IIM Jammu, who conveyed his appreciation to the IIM Jammu leadership, SAIL Leadership, faculty members, organizing team, staff, and the participants from SAIL for their wholehearted cooperation and enthusiastic involvement, which contributed significantly to the success of Phase I of the Leadership Development Programme.
The completion of Phase I of the Leadership Development Programme reaffirms IIM Jammu's commitment to delivering high-impact Executive Education programmes that empower professionals with future-ready leadership competencies. Through such initiatives, the Institute continues to strengthen its collaboration with leading public sector organizations, fostering managerial excellence and contributing to the development of capable leaders for India's growth story.
