New Delhi: IIM Indore has virtually inaugurated its Advanced Leadership Program for EPGP at SDA Bocconi on Friday. 57 students have been admitted to attend one academic term virtually, 9 of whom are going to Italy.
The programme is a part of the International Immersion Module for EPGP, which is conducted by IIM Indore in collaboration with one of the top-ranking international business schools. This year, this programme is being conducted in association with SDA Bocconi.
Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, inaugurated the programme. Professor Saurabh Chandra, Chairperson – EPGP, IIM Indore, with perspective from the latest industry and Professor Veronica Vecchi, Programme Director, SDA Bocconi Executive Education Director, SDA Bocconi Asia Centre, were also present online.
In his address, Rai spoke about similarities between IIM Indore and SDA Bocconi’s mission and vision.
"Similar to SDA Bocconi’s mission to drive the professional and personal transformation to impact the future of individuals, organizations, and society, we at IIM Indore are determined to develop socially conscious leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs who gain top-notch knowledge and utilize it to contribute to nation building. This programme aims to offer the participants an enriching learning experience and help them gain competencies that are a perfect match for them in the current scenario."
He added this would help them take initiatives that bring a positive transformation in the world. "All the subjects included in the curriculum would allow the students to gain knowledge in management and leadership and acquaint them with Italian culture," he went on to add.
IIM Indore director said, "This time, we have also introduced concentrations like Italian Excellence – Roots, Culture, Craftsmanship, and Family Business; and Sports Management in Europe. This will expose the participants to a different set of culture, work ethics, and management practices."
"Further, subjects like innovation in management, decision-making in times of uncertainty, change and environmental discontinuities, entrepreneurship and family business management, and design thinking will allow the participants to understand the nitty-gritty of these domains," he added.
Professor Vecchi stressed the need to remain sustainable and responsible and mentioned that corporates need to find ways in which they can incorporate values into the system. She noted that the programme includes guest talks, simulations, assignments, classes, and other interesting sessions.
‘The programme will give you a deeper perspective on relevant issues to act as a relevant leader. We live in a turbulent period, and it is important to strengthen certain skills to navigate the economic and societal challenges which are becoming relevant’, she said.
About the programme:
The course content of the international immersion module at SDA Bocconi includes contemporary topics of the global business environment like design thinking, family business management, private equity and venture capital, luxury management, innovation management, digital transformation, infrastructure finance, doing business in Europe, etc. This program’s overall design focuses on complementing the theoretical underpinning with perspective from the latest industry practices, facilitating the participants a smooth transition back to their domains posts this intensive learning experience.
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