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EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Welcoming the participants, the chief guest, Prof. Bishakha Majumdar - the Executive Education Program
Chair of the Institute, emphasized the significance of research and teaching in the modern world. She
discussed the need for application-oriented teaching and impactful research in academia. Prof. Majumdar
added that participants would gain insights into innovative teaching methods and stay abreast of the latest
trends and technological advancements in their respective disciplines through this FDP. She also highlighted
the various certificate programs the Institute offers to young professionals, addressing challenges posed by
technology and industry.

Prof. Chandreie Mukherjee and Prof. Amit Shanker served as the Program Directors for this FDP.

FOUNDATION COURSE IN GENERAL MANAGEMENT FOR E5 LEVEL
EXECUTIVES OF NTPC

09 OCTOBER

IIMV inaugurated a 6-day Foundation Course in General
Management for E5 Level Executives of NTPC-Simhadri.
Conducted from October 9th to 14th, 2023, this MDP
blends foundational competence-building techniques
with advanced leadership aptitude, suitable for future
leaders to meet the challenges of a highly dynamic
business environment.

Speaking at the inaugural session, chief guest Shri
Sanjay Kumar Sinha, HOP NTPC-Simhadri, shared the
significance of management training for future managerial and leadership roles. In addition, he emphasized the
importance of a “learning organization” and change management. He added that participants need to update
themselves with the advancement of technology and inculcate managerial skills to improve workplace productivity,
which will directly enhance the productivity of NTPC at the country level. He further highlighted the pivotal role
of NTPC in nation-building and shared how the organization has shaped its paths toward success with the help

of such programs.

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