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OBT For Workplace Learning and Development Students

The Outbound Training (OBT) program for the Workplace Learning and Development (WLD) students held at LEAD College of Management in Palakkad, Kerala, from September 3rd to 5th, 2024, was a transformative experience for the participants. The program offered a mix of individual outdoor activities like trekking, 90-degree walking, ziplining, fire walking, and wall climbing, alongside team-based activities such as "The Mission Impossible," "Tyre Wall," “passing the rope”, “balancing on bricks”, “Team plank walking” and "Water Crossing. Team activities emphasized the importance of collective success, with participants learning the value of diverse perspectives and the power of aligning around a shared vision to overcome challenges. Meanwhile, individual challenges encouraged participants to confront their fears, develop mental resilience, and take the first step in overcoming obstacles. Together, these experiences equipped participants to navigate future challenges with greater confidence.
 
The program also fostered personal growth and leadership skills, laying a strong foundation for students' academic and professional journeys. The entrepreneurial spirit and hospitality of the students were evident throughout the program. A particularly memorable moment was when the Dr. Thomas, Chairman, LEAD shared an analogy about how pots are molded through pain and hard work, leaving a lasting impression on the participants. The outbound faculty trainer, Prof. Sijin, kept energy levels high, pushing students to complete tasks and overcome their fears. Overall, the OBT program profoundly impacted the participants, fostering personal and collective growth. The faculty in charge of the OBT is Dr. L. Gandhi, Associate Professor- OB&HRM, SDMIMD. 

SDMIMD Hosts Advanced Management Development Programme for Wuerth Elektronik Executives on Embracing Technology and Project Management

On September 2, 2024, SDMIMD, Mysore, conducted the Advanced Management Development Programme (MDP) for mid-senior-level executives of Wuerth Elektronik. Dr. S.N. Prasad, Director of SDMIMD, inaugurated the program, highlighting the importance of embracing technology and leveraging tools and techniques for effective task planning and execution in project management.
 
SDMIMD's faculty resource persons, including Dr. Prasad SN, Prof. Girish Gopalarao, and Dr. Mohamed Minhaj, led a series of sessions focusing on the practical application of tools and techniques for workplace task planning and execution. Key topics included project management, the creation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR), integration of technology for enhanced performance, and executing KPIs, objectives, and tasks. The concluding workshop for this Advanced MDP is scheduled for October 21, 2024. The program was coordinated by Dr. Nanda Kishore Shetty, Chairperson of Corporate and External Training Programs at SDMIMD, Mysore.

Research Development Program on “Effective Research Paper Writing and Journal Publication”

SDMIMD organised one-day Research Development Program on “Effective Research Paper Writing and Journal Publication” on August 30, 2024. The key focus of the program was to disseminate the fundamental ideas of a journal’s expectations from a research paper and build the capacity of the participants to write a good-quality manuscript. The day-long program covered pertinent topics such as strategic aspects of conceptualising impactful research, best practices of structuring and preparing a research paper, research ethics and journal selection. The event was attended by 49 participants who are Faculty and research scholars affiliating to reputed organisations of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andra Pradesh. 
 
The program was designed and delivered by Dr. Venkatraja B, Chairperson-SDM Research Centre for Management Studies. 
 
Dr.S.N.Prasad, Director - SDMIMD Mysore delivered inaugural talk to the program. Participation certificates were distributed to the participants by the Director and the Resource Person. 

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International Family Business Enterprises Conference (IFBEC) 2024

The International Family Business Enterprises Conference (IFBEC) 2024, co-organized by SDMIMD along with the Foundation for Research, Education, and Development (FRED); Witten Institute for Family Business (WIFU), and Konan University, concluded successfully with three days of vibrant discussions, paper presentations, and collaborative engagements. Held from August 29 to 31, 2024, the conference was a unique platform for business leaders, scholars, and researchers to share innovative ideas and explore emerging trends in family business enterprises.
 
An inspiring inauguration ceremony was graced by Dr. Prasad S.N., Director, SDMIMD, along with esteemed guests from the partner institutions. The inauguration set the stage for groundbreaking conversations aimed at shaping the future of family businesses on a global scale. Business professionals from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Germany, and Japan participated in the discussions, fostering impactful connections and knowledge-sharing.
 
The final day of the conference, August 31, 2024, was hosted at SDMIMD's campus, where scholars from around the world presented their research on family business enterprises. This session, which included both in-person and virtual presentations from researchers in the USA, Germany, Russia, UK, and China, showcased cutting-edge insights in the field of family business research. The event facilitated a rich exchange of ideas, contributing to the advancement of academic and practical knowledge in the sector.
 
These interactions allowed for an exchange of best practices and innovative strategies to enhance the sustainability and success of family businesses globally.

SDMIMD Celebrates 78th Independence Day

SDMIMD celebrated the 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm on August 15, 2024. The celebration commenced with the hoisting of the tricolor by Dr. Mamta Hegde, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, who also addressed the gathering with an inspiring speech. The event was graced by the presence of the Honorable Director, Dr. S.N. Prasad, along with faculty, staff members, and students, all of whom gathered to honor the occasion.
 
The celebration continued with a series of cultural programs organized by Team Kalanubhav and Team Samprathi, featuring captivating dance performances and patriotic songs that added a vibrant spirit to the event. The celebration concluded with a community breakfast, fostering a sense of unity and pride among all participants.

Leadership Development Programme for Sundaram Home Finance Ltd., Senior Executives

Twenty senior management executives from Sundaram Home Finance participated in a weeklong Management Development Program (MDP) on Leadership Development: Aspire and Strategize for Higher Achievement (ASHA) at SDMIMD, Mysore, from August 12th to 17th, 2024. The program was inaugurated by Dr. S.N. Prasad, Director of SDMIMD, and Ms. Mini Sympson, Head of HR for Emerging Business and Talent Acquisition at Sundaram Home Finance.
 
Following the inaugural session, Mr. Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy, Managing Director of Sundaram Home Finance, addressed the participants and actively engaged in the sessions conducted on Day 1. Over the course of five days, faculty members from SDMIMD, including Dr. Prasad SN, Dr. Kannadas S, Dr. M. Sriram, Dr. Vasumathi Hariharan, Dr. Neetu Ganapathy, Dr. L. Gandhi, Dr. Srilakshminarayana, and Dr. K. Riyaz Ahmed, delivered sessions on finance, people management, leadership, communication, and data-driven decision-making.
 
The program concluded on August 17th with a valedictory function that included participant feedback, certificate distribution, and an address by Mr. Ganapathi Subramanian, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Sundaram Home Finance. The participants, along with Ms. Sriranga, Program Coordinator from Sundaram Home’s HR department, expressed high appreciation for the program. The MDP was coordinated under the supervision of Dr. Nanda Kishore Shetty, Chairperson of Corporate and External Training Programs at SDMIMD, Mysore.

Australian guests at SDMIMD

Dr. Jeremy Novak, Vice Chancellor of Global Development College (GDC),  Australia and Brig. Gen. (Rtd.) Eric Tan, Board Member,  Global Development College,  Australia made a visit to SDMIMD on 14 August 2024. From SDMIMD, Dr. S. N. Prasad, Director, Dr. Mousumi Sengupta, Dean - International Relations, and Dr. Anand Sasikumar, Asst. Professor, were present in the meeting. Several possibilities of academic collaborations between SDMIMD and GDC  have been explored and discussed.

Overview of IT Product Industry & Product Life Cycle by Mr. Prasanna Kumar N

On August 12th, SDMIMD hosted a guest lecture by Mr. Prasanna Kumar N., who provided an overview of the IT Product Industry and Product Life Cycle. He discussed challenges in the introduction phase and the importance of innovation for market acceptance. In the growth phase, he emphasized scaling operations and enhancing features. For the maturity phase, he highlighted strategies to optimize processes and sustain market share. The lecture concluded with a discussion on rejuvenating or phasing out products in the decline phase. He also stressed the need for agile development in response to rapid technological advancements.

FDP on Analysing the Research Landscape

The Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Analysing the Research Landscape: Bibliometric Techniques for Engineering and Management Applications” was held on August 3, 2024, at SDMIMD. This comprehensive training was aimed at equipping faculty members and researchers from engineering and management disciplines with bibliometric techniques to enhance their research productivity, impact, and evaluation. Participants learned about various reference management tools, data sources, and bibliometric software like VOSviewer and BiblioShiny. The resource persons, Dr Sunil MV and Dr. Anand Sasikumar conducted engaging sessions on the practical applications of these tools in academic research.

Budget Conclave: Post-Budget Analysis by Experts

SDMIMD Mysore hosted a conclave on July 29, 2024 to deliberate on the Union Budget 2024-25 in collaboration of CII Mysuru, with PWC serving as the knowledge partner. The event featured insights from prominent industry experts and eminent academicians.
 
Mr. Eashwar Rao V, Chairperson, CII Mysore zone while highlighting the key aspects of the budget, said that it was an inclusive budget. Dr. (Lt Col) S N Prasad, Director of SDMIMD, Mysuru, termed the budget forward-looking and future-oriented. Mr. S Ranganathan, Convenor of CII Mysuru Finance & Taxation Panel spoke highlighting the initiatives for MSMEs and discussed the implications of short-term and long-term capital gains. 
 
Partners from PWC, including Ms. Prajwala Pai, Mr. Vishal Krishnam, Mr. Keshav Mundhra, and Mr. Ravi Kumar Bhatia, shared perspectives on the tax revisions proposed in the Budget. They felt that a rise in security transaction tax may restrict speculative trading infusing greater stability to the market. An increase in short-term capital gains tax was termed undesirable as this would affect the interest of the middle asset class.
 
The conclave had a panel discussion on the implication of the budget proposals on the key sectors and sections of the economy featuring experts from different domains. Dr Venkatraja, Associate Professor of Economics at SDMIMD Mysore said that budget emphasis would boost agriculture but income disparity among the farmers is still a challenge. Prof. Shyamsundar from NIE Mysore said that the budget would contribute to the much-needed energy transition and sustained future. Prof. Girish Gopalarao, Associate Professor, SDMIMD Mysore believes that the budget would create an appropriate ecosystem need for IT and automotive sectors.   Mr. Sabareeshan, an Independent Director at BPL Ltd analysed the various budget provisions for the manufacturing sector. Mr. Vishal Krishnam, partner at PWC shed light on how BFSI sector could leverage the budget for more growth. Dr. S N Prasad moderated the discussions and appreciated the increasing allocations to the defense sector as this would accelerate the efforts of modernising and strengthening the defense forces.
 
The conclave also featured a brief presentation on the salient features of the union budget by the students of SDMIMD - Mr. Rajath, Ms. Monica, Ms. Shwetha Krishna and Mr. Naman. Dr B Venkatraja delivered a welcome address and highlighted the key features of the budget. The conclave was witnessed by industry leaders, practitioners, academicians, and students.