Report of ‘Management Development Programme’ conducted by Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Integral Management (SAFIM), Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry
Report of ‘Management Development Programme’ conducted by Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Integral Management (SAFIM), Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry
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Prof. Saikat Sen, Ms. Smita Gupta, Prof. S. Pradhan
Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Integral Management (SAFIM), a Centre of Excellence in Management of Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry organized an one day Management Development Programme(MDP) for senior corporate executives on “Management by Consciousness” in association with IIMT, Bhubaneswar at Hotel Presidency, Bhubaneswar on 13th December 2009.
A view of the participants with the Chief Guest
Senior Executives of Orissa Hydro Power Corporation, The Dhamra Port Company Ltd., CESU, RD Dept, Govt. of Orissa, Sambalpur University and others took part in the workshop. The MDP was inaugurated by the Chief Guest of the Programme Mr. Biswal, CEO of Bhubaneswar Stock Exchange. Chairman of IIMT Dr. S. Pattanaik presided the Inaugural Session.
Morning Session in Progress
In the morning session Prof. Saikat Sen, Senior Associate of SAFIM shared his views on “What is Consciousness and Relevance of Consciousness in Today’s Business Practices”. Second session was on practical aspects of day-to-day working. It was conducted on the basis of live demonstration and questionnaire method on “Be conscious of yourself”.
Practical Session in Progress
Post Lunch session was started with a Business Game on Decision Making followed by an audio-visual presentation by Ms. Smita Gupta, Senior Associate of SAFIM on “How to Make a Right Decision”.
In the concluding session participants shared their views and opinions. The programme concluded with a speech by IIMT Chairman. Prof. Shankar Pradhan of IIMT, the coordinator of the MDP gave the vote of thanks.
Practical Session in Progress
Participants actively took part in each session and responded very well. They all were of opinion that such kind of programmes helps and we should have these programmes more frequently for a longer duration. We are happy to share some of the feedback with our readers:
Mr. S.C. Jena of Orissa Hydro Power Corporation:
“It was fine and mind-blowing. It will enable me to take right decisions. It should be conducted for top-level management who are taking strategic decisions.”
Mr. A. Nayek of OHPC:
“It was a splendid programme with innovative and practical topics of the modern content. It would definitely help me. Similar programme may be conducted in future with more no. of practical sessions. A realization of inner self would be panacea for modern complications and impediments in our workplace.”
Prof. B.K.Senapati of Sambalpur University, Orissa:
“Excellent programme! Nice with both theory and practical and interactive.”
Mr. P.K. Pradhan of RD Dept., Govt. of Orissa:
“It can be used for a good beginning. I will try to develop ‘consciousness’ approach in every sphere of life. Similar programme should be conducted in future also.”
Mr. C.S. Mahapatra of The Dhamra Port Company Ltd.:
“Very much useful especially question and answer session. Presentation was in lucid language and easy to understand. The module ‘How to make a Right Decision’ was at right time.”