The Business Bytes
TBB BUREAU
SAMBALPUR, JAN 08, 2024
IIM Sambalpur, one of India’s premier management institutions, hosted its CEO Immersion Programme for Executive MBA for batches 2022-24 and 2023-25 at its Sambalpur campus.
The programme aims to equip the batch with practical knowledge, industry trends, and leadership skills through direct interaction with seasoned professionals.
As ma
ny as 77 working professionals participated in the programme.
Alok Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary, Association of Indian Universities, also shared insights about the evolving landscape of executive education.
In his welcome address, IIM Sambalpur Director Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal said, “The CEO Immersion Programme is an integral part of IIM Sambalpur’s commitment to fostering a holistic learning environment for the executive MBA batch.”
Underscoring the importance of essential qualities required for a CEO, Prof. Jaiswal said, “To be a good leader, it requires a blend of risk-taking, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and social skills.” Citing the example of Lord Krishna, he said, “Self-regulation is paramount, and students should endeavour to cultivate this quality.”
Addressing as the chief guest, President & Cluster Head of Hindalco Industries Limited, Kailash Pandey outlined the essential elements for successful business operations, emphasizing the importance of ‘4S’ including strategy, structure, system, and skill. “Today, managing a business goes beyond handling equipment and customers; it involves effectively managing employees and teams,” said Pandey.
Guest of Honour and Executive Director & Unit Head of Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited, Chetan Shrivastav shared the importance of teamwork. “To navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, one must possess learning agility and emotional maturity. These qualities are imperative for not only surviving but excelling in a dynamic environment, ultimately leading to excellent results,” he said.
