Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Indian Institute of Management Indore director Prof HimanshuRai here on Thursday said that the institute’s “Triple Crown” accreditation is a promise that goes beyond just imparting knowledge.
“The institute aims to create, curate, practice, and disseminate knowledge, recognizing the need for a comprehensive approach to education,” he said while addressing the inaugural function of new batches of the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM – 13th Batch) and Executive Fellow Programme in Management & Governance (EFPMG – 3rd Batch).
Rai specifically mentioned EFPMG as a programme that addresses real-world challenges in collaboration with administrative and army training bodies.
He also spoke about the establishment of the recently inaugurated Centre of Excellence – ANVESHAN, at the institute, which has provided a platform to address water, sanitation, and hygiene issues in the country.
“The institute will provide training to 4800 ULBs in the country and has received a grant of Rs 19.95 crore from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It will also mentor and guide the youth who wish to establish their startup in the field of sanitation and cleanliness, thereby enhancing the entrepreneurial spirit,” he added.
He advised the new batch to follow the Be-Know-Do framework.
“Be compassionate. Know your true identity. Do the right thing,” he said.
Rai explained that they need to be compassionate towards themselves and everyone around them.
“Additionally, we need to ensure that we identify who we are and not draw our identity from our designations. ‘Make sure you do the right thing –know why you are doing a particular thing or making a decision,” he added.
Loyola University Chicago faculty member Prof Arup Varma, who was guest at the inaugural function, shared insights on the importance of continuous learning and how programmes like IIM Indore’s EFPM and EFPMG could augment the knowledge and expertise of participants, particularly the serving army officers, in making valuable contributions to the Indian defence system.
“Think from your heart, fostering passion in your work, and choose research topics you are genuinely interested in,” he said.
Brigadier NileshKhare, Army War College Mhow, highlighted the relevance of these programmes for the armed forces, as they provide a platform for officers to enhance their managerial and leadership skills while pursuing research in their areas of interest under the guidance of IIM Indore’s faculty members.
“Leadership is a combination of doing the right thing and doing it right,” he said. He encouraged the participants to embrace a continuous learning approach, emphasising the importance of learning, unlearning, and relearning the necessary skills to propel the nation forward through the course.
This year, 19 participants have registered for EFPM, while 6 participants have enrolled in EFPMG.
