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Faculty Meets at Khandala to discuss ‘the Next Orbit'July 1-2, 2009SPJIMR follows a tradition of 'Thursday meetings' whereeven before the clock strikes nine, faculty member gatherat the Lounge for a meeting over breakfast. The traditionnot only helps in discussion of important issues,happenings, tasks, and initiatives but is also a platform toshare knowledge, views, opinions and accomplishments.However, this July the Thursday meeting happened with adifference when all faculty members headed towardsNorthpoint Centre of Learning, Khandala for an offsitemeeting.The meeting started with a discussion on thechallenges and changes facing managementeducation. The group saw managementeducation as a sector rapidly changing withgrowing expectations and demands from allstakeholders. The faculty members put forththeir views and perception on SPJIMR’svalues and the work environment.Management felt that these responses areimportant to effectively communicate coreinstitutional values and bring all themembers on a common platform.The next day’s discussion focused on the'Next Orbit' for SPJIMR and how theinstitution should respond to a dynamicenvironment of globalising managementSPJIMR Faculty Memberseducation. The various work-groups discussed the prosandcons of alternative models, trying to explore whichmodel suited SPJIMR the best in keeping with itsinstitutional strengths and values.The offsite meeting provided an opportunity for facultymembers to set aside their mundane chores, and discussand interact in a serene and peaceful environment. Suchinteractions also help redefine and reinforce SPJIMR’s corevalues and fortify the philosophical tenets that form theedifice of its education system.SPJIMR organizes Management Development Programme for NGOsSeptember 22-24, 2009‘Influencing practice 'is one of the twin objectives ofSPJIMR. As a part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, its endeavor isto contribute to the social and other sectors likecooperatives and government. It is perhaps the onlymanagement institute whose students for last 15 yearshave been doing their DOCC (Development of CorporateCitizenship) projects of six weeks duration in the socialsector. With the objective of developing a long termrelationship to help NGOs with the management inputs aMDP for NGOs was organized in September.The event saw around 76 participants from 42 NGOs acrossthe country. These NGOs included Self Employed Women'sassociation (SEWA), Ecotourism & Conservation Society ofSikkim, Citizens Foundation, The Banyan, Anandi, ReliefFoundation, and Aide et Action amongst many others.This MDP which had no participation fee, covered areaslike Strategy Planning, Project Monitoring and Evaluation,Finance and Cost Management, Leadership and PeopleManagement, Effective Communication, Building an NGOBrand and the use of Management Information System inenhancing the organizational effectiveness. Interactive andcollective learning with theoretical framework, casestudies, games, films and exercises were a part of theprogramme. The training was conducted by eminentSPJIMR faculty and experts from these fields.The training began with an Inaugural function onSeptember 22nd, 2009. Dr. Desh Bandhu Gupta, ChairmanLupin Ltd, delivered the key note address. The function wasgraced by other luminaries like Mr. Gopi Menon, RegionalHead UNICEF (India), Mr. Ashokbhai Bhansali from BhansaliTrust, the NGOs and the SPJIMR family.A Social Sector Networking Evening was organized on thesecond day. Personalities like Ms. Neera Nundy fromDASRA, Mr. Vijay Nadkarni from Credibility Alliance,Ms.Leni Choudhary from Sakseria Foundation, Ms. JyotiMaphsekar from Stree Mukti Sangathna amongst othersinteracted with the NGO participants.MDP-NGO marks a beginning of a new relationshipbetween SPJIMR and the NGO sector.12 SPJIMRnews
Splashcreating ripplesAbhyudayaAbhyudaya – A Pedagogic InnovationJuly 22 & 26, 2009Abhyudaya' is an innovative pedagogic offering by SPJIMRaimed at preparing its participants for top leadership rolesalong with their management education. The project isconceptualised and guided by our Hon. Dean Dr. M.L.Shrikant.As a part of this project, bright children (called Sitaras) fromeconomically weaker sections are mentored by the PGDMparticipants and given economic support, with an aim toimprove their understanding and quality of life. SPJIMR isthe first B-School in India to launch a mentorshipprogramme. Mentoring is an essential skill required as amanager and is especially required at the top level. Theproject would help in reinforcing the strengths of thechildren adopted through this project and equip them tocompete with the best in society.The project began in June 2008. 43 Sitaras belonging todifferent religions, languages and schools (both Englishand Vernacular mediums like Hindi, Marathi, Kannada,Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati) have been adopted. In 2009,48 children have been newly inducted into the programand were selected after 2 rounds of interviews, carefullyconsidering the factors like academic performance,participation in extra-curricular activities and the financialbackground of the family.Project Abhyudaya now has a total strength of 89 Sitarashelps mentor- mentee in growing togethercomprising of 44 boys and 45 girls, who are mentored byPGDM 1st year participants. This project, spanning arounda decade of association, provides a comprehensive learningplatform for the Sitaras through the involvement ofBhavan's institutions like A. H. Wadia High School, SardarPatel College of Engineering, and Bhavan's College apartfrom S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research.Through Abhyudaya we aspire to:Move from Intellectual Quotient to Emotional Quotientto Spiritual Quotient.Developing sensitivity to right attitudes and softer skills.Placing students from economically weaker section atpar with the best in society.Strengthening the strengths of children till theycomplete their formal education.Build attitude of social responsiveness among theinstitute's participants.Various activities that have been taken up to fulfill theproject's multi-dimensional objectives include computerand music classes, disbursal of school fees, fees for tuitions,medical check-up once in six months, workshops on varioustopics, outbound activities like picnic and camps, fun andentertainment through games and movies etc.The Mentoring ProgrammeAbhyudaya started as a non-classroom learningprogramme which aims to sensitize participants to thesocietal needs and problems and develop in them thenecessary mentoring skills. The mentoring is an academicrequirement of PGDM (two years) programme. It is 1.5credit programme spread over one year and has begun withthe PGDM 09-11 batch from July 2009. Mentors areexpected to spend 60 hours over one year with the menteesand their family and guide them on various academic andSPJIMRnews 13
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