Enhancing Leadership Excellence: A 2-day Workshop by IIM Raipur
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, in collaboration with the Employee Development Center of NTPC Korba, hosted a dynamic 2-day Leadership Attributes Workshop for senior executives of NTPC Korba from December 16-17, 2024. The workshop, specially curated to foster leadership growth, aimed to empower senior management by enhancing key leadership skills and refining their approach to meet the evolving challenges within the energy sector.
The program brought together esteemed faculty members from IIM Raipur, who led the sessions through a mix of thought-provoking case studies, hands-on workshops, and interactive discussions. The goal was to strengthen the leadership capabilities of NTPC’s senior management, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools to tackle strategic complexities, navigate organizational challenges, and lead with greater emotional intelligence.
The following distinguished professors from IIM Raipur led the sessions:
- Prof. Saroj K. Pani: “Strategic Leadership: Navigating Strategic Complexities”
- Prof. Anubha Dadhich: “The EQ Advantage: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Excellence” & “Building Bridges: Mastering Intra- and Interpersonal Dynamics”
- Prof. Munmun Goswami: “Leading Through Challenges: Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution”, “Effective Leadership Communication”, and “Evolving Leadership Paradigms: Authentic, Servant, Ethical, and Transformational Practices”
NTPC Korba’s Employee Development Center provided the ideal platform for these insightful interactions, where participants engaged in active reflection, shared their experiences, and learned from each other. This interactive format emphasized real-world application, ensuring that leadership principles could be immediately implemented in their professional roles.
The workshop focused on a comprehensive leadership framework, encompassing strategic decision-making, emotional intelligence, communication, crisis management, and evolving leadership paradigms. The sessions also highlighted the significance of authenticity, ethical leadership, and servant leadership in driving organizational transformation.
Speaking at the event, a spokesperson from NTPC Korba emphasized the importance of such programs in empowering their leadership team, stating, “In today’s fast-evolving business environment, continuous learning and adaptability are critical. This workshop provides our senior executives with the tools to lead with confidence and empathy, navigate challenges effectively, and create a positive organizational impact.”
Participants of the workshop expressed their appreciation for the program’s relevance and the opportunity to refine their leadership approach. The collaboration between IIM Raipur and NTPC Korba has set the stage for an ongoing commitment to professional development and leadership excellence within the organization.
As NTPC continues to drive growth and innovation in the power sector, programs like these are instrumental in shaping the next generation of visionary leaders who are capable of steering the organization towards greater success and sustainability.
