IIM Kozhikode Ties Up With Directorate General Resettlement

KOZHIKODE:
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode welcomed its 1st Batch of Defence Service Officers to the Campus recently. 44 Armed Forces Officers, who will be transitioning from defense services to corporate life, will be trained by the expert faculty at IIM Kozhikode as part of this 6-month long Certificate course in ‘Business Management Program for Defence Personnels’. The cohort consists of 12 officers representing Indian Army, 22 from the Indian Navy and 10 officers from the Indian Air Force. The batch was inducted in the presence of Brigadier Rohit Mehta, ADG, Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) (Ministry of Defence) and Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIMK Kozhikode at the Institute’s world-class Management Development Centre – Viveka.

Addressing the incoming pioneer batch from Defence Services, Prof. Chatterjee said it was a proud moment for IIM Kozhikode to play a prominent role in nation building by training the ‘best of the best’ in India. He shared the significance of imbibing the 3 Ps – Purpose, Performance & Possibilities with the transitioning defense officers for being not just ‘best in the world, but best for the world’. Emphasizing on the learning that will happen, he added “This IIM Kozhikode programme will provide a unique platform for defence professionals to develop their management acumen and broaden their understanding of the rapidly changing global business landscape. It is designed to enrich participants’ knowledge, foster cross-industry collaboration, improve the employability of the participants in the prevailing business landscape and strengthen their leadership and decision-making skills.”

In his address to the fellow officers in uniform, Brig. Mehta said that he was intrigued by IIMK’s Institutional mission of ‘Globalizing Indian Thought’ and that they should internalize this message in their learnings to help adapt to the impending changes in their work environment. He encouraged the officers to optimally use the traits like discipline, frugality, selflessness and courage, picked over the years from their stint in the defence services, to make a competent transition to corporate life. He also identified three critical qualities – creativity, innovation and risk-taking, being central to their preparedness for taking on a world changing at rapid pace.

Earlier, Dean Executive Education IIMK, Prof. Rajesh Upadhyayula added that the skills developed at IIMK will help the transitioning officers to help champion the challenges they face in future.

Prof. Surya Prakash Pati, Chairperson Management Development Programmes, IIMK, added that the Business Management Program for Defence Professionals which spans over six months, is divided into four terms. The curriculum encompasses a wide array of topics in the field of management – such as Management Psychology, Managerial Accounting, Fundamentals of Operations Management, Strategic Management fundamentals etc. In addition to these, a series of workshops focused on leadership, data visualization, digital marketing, mindfulness, and corporate presentation skills will also be conducted. The IIMK faculty course coordinators for the programme – Prof. Dharun Kasilingam, Prof. Vidushi Pandey and Prof. Priya Narayanan shared that these workshops will provide hands-on experience and necessary skills that participants can apply directly to their work settings. The program will conclude with a capstone project, providing an opportunity to the participants to apply the concepts learned throughout the course to real-world scenarios.

Upon successful completion of this program, the participants will be able to:
Apply and integrate management concepts and theories in their respective fields.
Comprehend the global business environment and navigate complex industry dynamics.
Analyse and address contemporary challenges and opportunities in the business environment.
Manage teams effectively and foster a conducive work environment.
Leverage analytical and strategic thinking for improved decision-making.
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