The Indian Institute of Management Raipur recently concluded a highly impactful 5-day residential programme on “Management & Leadership” for Higher Secondary School Principals and Headmasters of the Madhya Pradesh Education Department. The programme was guided by Prof. Mrunal P. Chavda (Humanities & Liberal Arts), Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani (Director), and Prof. Suneetha Saggurti (HRM & Organizational Behaviour), and aimed to enhance the leadership and management skills of the participants.
The programme’s primary goal was to help school principals and headmasters gain a deeper understanding of their responsibilities and improve their academic and administrative capabilities. It aimed to equip them with skills needed for decision-making under uncertain scenarios, innovative thinking, and effective management, thereby enhancing their overall leadership and management skills.
During the five days, participants engaged in comprehensive sessions and activities. They developed a deeper understanding of individual and group dynamics through sociometry and expectation setting and engaged in self-awareness and personal growth during reflective sessions. They explored effective educational leadership qualities and practices, enhanced their communication skills, and built stronger relationships through improved interpersonal communication techniques.
Participants learned strategies for fostering collaboration and team building, navigating conflicts, and establishing trust within educational environments. They gained sensitivity to stakeholder perspectives and visited Rajkumar College to understand its legacies and challenges. The programme also covered skills in feedback and counselling, organisational communication, self-care, planning and time management, personal vision setting, and public speaking.
The programme concluded with the creation of a comprehensive action plan for future implementation. The programme successfully provided participants with a robust framework and practical skills to enhance their leadership and management effectiveness. The participants expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to learn from esteemed faculty members and appreciated the blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights delivered in Hindi. The Indian Institute of Management Raipur remains committed to providing high-quality educational programmes that contribute to the professional development of educators and the betterment of the education system in Madhya Pradesh.