5th Batch of Mid-Career Management Development Programme for ICMR Concludes
14th August
The 5th Batch of the Mid-Career Management Development Programme under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) concluded, marking the culmination of an enriching two-week learning journey for senior scientists at IIM Visakhapatnam.
The valedictory session began with a welcome address by Prof. Prashant Premkumar Nair, Programme Director, IIMV, who reflected on the participants’ learning journey.
Shri Jagdish Rajesh, DDG (Administration), ICMR, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his valedictory address, he noted that while the participants possess strong scientific expertise, the programme was designed to strengthen their management and leadership capabilities. He emphasised the importance of humility in effective leadership, particularly as professionals take on greater responsibilities. He also appreciated IIM Visakhapatnam and acknowledged Dr. R. Lakshminarayanan for conceptualising the programme.
During the experience-sharing session, participants reflected on how sessions led by faculty from IIM Visakhapatnam and ICMR helped them translate management concepts into their day-to-day professional responsibilities. They particularly highlighted the practical and technical insights gained through the programme.
The programme concluded with closing remarks by Prof. Kaveri Krishnan, Programme Director, IIMV, who thanked all stakeholders for their contributions to the successful conduct of the programme.
