IIM Indore welcomes 13th batch of Faculty Development Programme

The programme is designed to ensure that participants learn new teaching pedagogies and research techniques that would benefit them in their teaching careers.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore commenced the 13^th batch of the Faculty Development Programme (FDP). The programme was inaugurated by Professor Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore. The occasion was also graced by the presence of Professor Saumya Ranjan Dash, Dean-Programmes; Professor Subin Sudhir, Chair-Executive Education, and Professor Sanjeev Tripathi, Programme Coordinator-FDP. A total of 18 participants have registered for the five-week on-campus programme. The programme is designed to ensure that participants learn new teaching pedagogies and research techniques that would benefit them in their teaching careers, the official release said.

Professor Himanshu Rai, in his speech, shared his life experiences and the lessons that helped him succeed during his journey as a teacher. Inspiring the candidates with his personal experience of switching from corporate to academia, Professor Rai suggested the new batch follow their passion. “When I switched from Tata Steel and decided to become a teacher, I witnessed resistance from the people around. However, I believe that one should always chase one’s dream and work hard to achieve what brings them joy and a sense of contentment”, he said.

According to the official statement, explaining the significance of doing the right thing, he mentioned that being a teacher is all about integrity. As a person, one must ensure that we do what we say and we say what we mean. “Whatever you think, speak or do has to be in consonance. The true strength of a character gets reflected when nobody is watching. If ever you feel embarrassed or fearsome or doubt your action, don’t pursue it. Listen to your heart and make sure you take the right decision”, he suggested.

“Perseverance is the key. Do not give up on your dreams because you are skeptical about what others would think or say about you. Listen to your heart and keep learning and moving ahead”, the director concluded.

The batch was also welcomed by Professor Saumya Ranjan Dash and Professor Subin Sudhir and advised them to learn within the classroom sessions and from the informal conversations with their peers. “Make optimum use of this opportunity and augment your knowledge by sharing,” they said.

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