2025-26

Session on Interview Tips for Success

SDMIMD hosted a guest session titled “Interview Tips for Success,” delivered by renowned professional trainer and coach Dr. Anuradha Varma, who brings over 30 years of experience in learning and development. The session was held on August 5, 2025.

Dr. Varma opened the session by addressing the challenges faced by newcomers in the corporate world. She emphasized that success for new employees hinges on maintaining a client-centric focus, collaborating effectively across functional teams, managing internal teams and external stakeholders, leading service delivery transformation, cultivating globally relevant skills, and demonstrating leadership qualities from the outset.

Highlighting the importance of preparation, Dr. Varma advised students to research the company and its interviewers thoroughly, practice commonly asked questions in advance, create a well-structured résumé, and refine both verbal and non-verbal communication skills to make a strong impression. Regarding negotiation, she stressed that candidates should be well-informed about industry salary standards, set realistic and honest expectations, and provide a clear rationale for their compensation requests.

Dr. Varma also guided participants on how to respond to common interview questions such as self-introduction, strengths and weaknesses, and career growth goals. She encouraged students to maintain a positive attitude throughout the interview to create a favorable impression on the interviewer.

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment, where students sought personalized advice and deeper insights. SDMIMD faculty members Dr. Mohammed Minhaj and Dr. Lakshmi Narayana, along with students, were present and actively participated in the session.

FDP on Future Ready Educators: Blending Pedagogy with Technology for Transformative Learning

SDMIMD Program conducted a one-day Faculty Development Program on ‘Future Ready Educators: Blending Pedagogy with Technology for Transformative Learning’ on August 1st, 2025.

This FDP’s objective was to equip faculty members with innovative pedagogical techniques and digital tools, including AI applications and to enable educators to design effective assessment strategies and incorporate experiential learning methods such as simulations, aligned with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and State Education Policy of Karnataka State. Dr. Sunil M.V. and Dr. Mamta Hegde, faculties from SDMIMD, Mysuru were the resource persons for this Faculty Development Program.

Dr. Sunil M.V. a Faculty in Systems and General Management conducted his first session on ‘Towards Sustainability: Harnessing AI for digital Academic Content and Assignment Design.’ In this session he introduced e AI tools that can assist in generating content, creating quizzes, and designing engaging assignments. In his second session Dr. Suni M.V. focussed on ‘Enhancing Learning through Simulations.’ In this session he discussed about Simulations, and guided participants on selecting, designing, and implementing simulation.

DR. Mamta Hegde, in her first session discussed on ‘Innovative Pedagogy: Engaging Techniques for Effective Teaching.’ She shed light upon evolving nature of pedagogy in the education system. Focusing on various learner centred approaches this session also emphasized on the need to adapt pedagogy based on student needs, learning outcomes, and course goals. In her second session, she highlighted the importance of aligning assessment methods with learning outcomes. She discussed about the challenges faced in evaluating conceptual understanding and practical application, especially in large or diverse classrooms, and how these can be addressed effectively.

24 participants including the faculty members, research scholars. Academicians and students from various institutions and disciplines attended this Faculty Development Program.

SDMIMD Hosts Exchange Program for EAE Business School, Spain Student

SDMIMD hosted a student from EAE Business School, Spain, as part of its international student exchange program from July 15 to 25, 2025. During the 10-day program, sessions were conducted on key contemporary topics such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Microfinance etc.

In addition to academic sessions, the exchange program included visits to several reputed industries and social development organizations, including ITC, Excelsoft, SKDRDP, RUDSETI, and WeMill, offering the student a blend of corporate and grassroots exposure.

This initiative is a part of SDMIMD’s international collaboration with EAE Business School, Spain, under its broader student exchange arrangements. Currently, SDMIMD has 13 active international exchange partnerships with reputed universities across the globe.

As a testament to its strong internationalization efforts, 32 SDMIMD students participated in term-long study programs (during Jan to March) abroad this year. SDMIMD remains one of the few management institutes in the country to offer a robust and immersive international program, reinforcing its commitment to global learning and cross-cultural academic engagement.

Bridging Academia and Industry at SDMIMD Mysuru!

At SDMIMD Mysuru, we are committed to shaping well-rounded professionals by facilitating learning beyond the classroom. In our continued efforts to connect academia with industry, we had the privilege of hosting the Infosys Team on campus on July 23, 2025. This engaging session fostered a strong linkage between the corporate world and our academic ecosystem.

These interactions offer students real-world perspectives, sharpen their adaptability, and build essential corporate competencies such as teamwork, leadership, and effective communication — ensuring they’re ready to excel in their professional journeys.

The session featured key leaders from Infosys:

Mr. Shreekrishna N, Group Project Manager – Highlighted Infosys’ footprint across Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Technology sectors and explained the end-to-end recruitment process.
Mr. Sundaram R M, Talent Acquisition Leader – Emphasized how real-world engagement builds essential skills for workplace success.
Mr. Shubham Pandey, Campus Recruiter – Delivered a high-energy motivational talk, followed by a vibrant Q&A session that made the interaction even more enriching.
Ms. Sherly Matcha, Associate Lead – Talent Acquisition – Introduced the Ingenious Ambassador Campaign, a platform for fostering student leadership, and Ingenious One, which offers opportunities for live projects, certifications, and internships.

This visit on July 23, 2025, marked not just a knowledge-sharing experience, but also the beginning of a deeper collaboration between Infosys and our aspiring future professionals.

Legacy of Learning: A Tribute by LIFE Committee

The SDMIMD students' Library Initiative For Education (LIFE) Committee completed the book donation initiative in memory of the late Prof. H.H. Annaiah Gowda, a renowned Shakespearean scholar and former Professor of English at the University of Mysore. As part of this project, over 1,500 books in English from the collection of Prof. Gowda were meticulously catalogued and donated to Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore, while an additional 500+ Kannada books were allocated to the Department of Public Library, Mysore.

To recognise the dedication and tireless efforts of the students involved, a certificate of appreciation was presented by Dr. S.N. Prasad, Director, SDMIMD, to all LIFE Committee members who contributed to this meaningful project.

This project exemplifies the institute’s commitment to knowledge-sharing, community engagement, and preserving the legacy of distinguished scholars for future generations

Ascend '25 – Reunion of the SDMIMD Fraternity in Bengaluru

The spirit of camaraderie, reflection, and celebration was on full display at Ascend ’25, the annual alumni gathering of SDMIMD, held in Bengaluru on July 12, 2025. The event was organized by Prerana – the SDMIMD Alumni Association, which brought together a vibrant mix of alumni from the past 30 batches, former and current faculty members, and institutional leadership in an atmosphere of joy and renewed connection.

The highlight of the evening was the presence of Ms. Banu Mushtaq, renowned Kannada author and International Booker Prize winner, who delivered an inspiring keynote address, leaving the audience deeply moved and intellectually invigorated.

Ascend ’25 seamlessly blended the Annual General Body Meeting and the Synergy Meet, offering a platform for meaningful conversations, networking, and celebration. The gathering was graced by Lt Col Prasad S N, Ph.D., Director, SDMIMD, whose presence reinforced the institute’s continued engagement with its alumni community.

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RDP on Crafting Impactful Research Papers

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Program Overview

The Research Development (RDP) on “Crafting Impactful Research Papers: Mastering the Art of Publishing in Highly Indexed Journals” is a complete package of strategic ways of research writing and publication in highly indexed journals. The program is designed to enhance the capability of the participants with knowledge of the fundamental skills of research writing and publishing. This is another program of the RDP series.

Intended Learning Objectives

* To disseminate the fundamental nuances of research paper writing

* To understand the journal’s expectations from a research paper

* To build the capacity of the participants to write a good-quality research paper

Topical Coverage

* Visualisation of Research Problem

* Understanding the Research Types

* Appropriate Research Design

* Structuring the Paper

* Preparation of Manuscript

* Meeting Editors and Reviewers Expectations

* Ethics in Research

* Journal Selection

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Analysis & Training: This training comprehensively covers the different strategic aspects of paper writing and publication.

Customization: The learnings can be tailored to your research interest or area of work.

Expert Resource Person: Sessions are delivered by an expert resource person who is a seasoned researcher. Interact directly with the instructor for individualized guidance.

Networking Opportunities: Get an opportunity to network with a large number of researchers and academicians from diversified background leading to new thoughts, ideas, and collaborations.

Skill Development: The program is designed to help participants to upskill their general and technical skills of research to build capabilities to take up high-quality impactful research.

Pedagogy

Lectures & Conceptual Delivery: Expert Resource Person will discuss the basic concepts, assumptions and methods through lecturing to understand the basics of basics of effective research writing.

Demonstrations: The sessions will deploy the demonstration method during the sessions.

Debates and Discussion: The different modes of research and their effectiveness and ways of publication will be analyzed through a participatory pedagogical approach.

Case Studies: Real-world cases are employed to explore the ideal and otherwise of the writing and publications.

Target Participants

Faculty, Research Scholars & Others Interested in Academic Research in Social Science.

The program is specially designed to apply for research in social science domains such as management, economics, commerce, sociology, development studies, political science, social works, anthropology etc.

Brief Profile of the Resource Person: Dr. B.Venkatraja

Dr.Venkatraja, with 20 years of academic and research experience, is working as an Associate Professor of Economics at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) Mysore. Presently, he is the Chairperson of the SDM Research Centre for Management Studies and serves as Editor in Chief of the SDMIMD Journal of Management. Currently, he is a member of the editorial board and review board of several reputed journals. He has published several research papers in reputed national and international journals that are indexed and listed by the Australian Business School Deans’ Council (ABDC) Scopus & Web of Science. He has presented several papers at international conferences. His paper titled “Impact of Central Explicit Subsidies on Fiscal Deficit in India: An Empirical Study” won the Best Paper Award in the Fifth International Conference on Global Business, Economics, Finance and Social Sciences organised by J.A. Alpha Business Research, Dubai in 2017. He has also worked on Applied Research projects funded by SDMIMD and Major Projects to Government and Corporate Bodies such as ANSSIRD & PR (Ministry of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka) and Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce, BCIC leading to policy suggestions. View Profile

Registration Fees - INR 1500 per participant
The registration fees include a kit, working lunch and tea.

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TA, DA and accommodation are not provided. Outstation participants have to make their own travel and accommodation. However, we assist you with a list recommended list of hotels. Hotel details are available in the given link.

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Participation Certificate will be issued.

Photo Gallery – Glimpses of Previous RDPs

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Contacts

Dr. B.Venkatraja

Chairperson- SDM Research Centre for Management Studies
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru

Email: rdp@sdmimd.ac.in | Mobile: 9480342652

Prof. Venkatesh Goudar

RDP Coordinator & Research Associate
SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru

Email: rdp@sdmimd.ac.in | Mobile : 9606575156

SDMIMD Felicitated by NSE Academy at IAKE Symposium

SDMIMD was felicitated by NSE Academy during the Industry Academia Knowledge Exchange (IAKE) symposium held in Bengaluru on July 17, 2025. The recognition highlights SDMIMD’s active participation in the academic initiatives of NSE Academy.

SDMIMD is proud to be one among the ten B-Schools from South India to receive this prestigious honour. The award was received on behalf of the Institute by Dr. M. Sriram, with deep gratitude extended to our Director, Dr. S. N. Prasad, for his unwavering support in this endeavour.

iNaturalist 2025 – SDMIMD Biodiversity Report

The iNaturalist 2025 Project at SDMIMD is a student-led biodiversity documentation initiative conducted across the institute’s 8-acre green campus. Using the global iNaturalist platform, flora and fauna were recorded, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and citizen science. This project aligns with the United Nations SDGs and SDMIMD’s ESG goals, fostering environmental stewardship and experiential learning. Supported by the student's ESG and Drishti Committees and faculty mentors, the initiative demonstrates how management education can integrate ecological responsibility with academic rigour, positioning SDMIMD as a model for nature-integrated campus practices and sustainability-focused pedagogy.

SDMIMD Inaugurates Customised Management Development Programme for Kaynes Technology Executives

SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru, commenced a Customised Management Development Programme (MDP) tailored for M/s. Kaynes Technology Ltd., a leading electronics manufacturing solutions provider headquartered in Mysuru. The inaugural session was held on July 12, 2025, at the SDMIMD campus and was graced by senior leadership from both institutions, including Ms. Savitha Ramesh, Chairperson, and Mr. Ramesh Kannan, Managing Director of Kaynes Technology, alongside faculty members from SDMIMD. Designed specifically for 31 mid- to senior-level executives from Kaynes Technology, this three-month programme will comprise 45 hours of intensive learning, delivered through a series of interactive sessions conducted on weekends. The curriculum has been thoughtfully curated to address the evolving managerial development needs of technical professionals transitioning into broader leadership roles.

The core focus areas of the programme include Finance for Non-Finance Executives, equipping participants with financial acumen critical for cross-functional decision-making, Business Communication, aimed at enhancing managerial clarity and effectiveness, and Management Information Systems (MIS), emphasizing the strategic use of information systems in operational and executive decision processes. The initiative underscores SDMIMD’s ongoing commitment to fostering industry-academia collaboration and delivering impactful executive education that aligns with organizational development goals. It also reflects Kaynes Technology’s forward-looking approach to leadership development and talent capability enhancement. The MDP is expected to significantly enhance managerial competencies, bridge knowledge gaps, and support the participants in contributing more effectively to the strategic objectives of Kaynes Technology Ltd.