IIM Sambalpur Hosts 62-Student Cohort Under Management Immersion Programme

Bengaluru:IIM Sambalpur, one of India’s leading management institutions, on Monday said it has concluded its Management Immersion Programme (MIP)- a four-day residential programme for IILM University students. This programme was aimed at providing immersive experience of management education and campus life at IIM Sambalpur.

The programme was conducted from July 30 to August 2 2024, the institute said in a release.

According to the institute, such an immersive programme is designed to provide these 62 students from IILM University with an unparalleled experiential learning experience in flipped classrooms, practical management insights, and hands-on experience through various interactive sessions, workshops, and case studies conducted by IIM Sambalpur’s faculty and industry experts.

This event also marked an industrial visit to Hindalco Industries. The participants also visited weaving industries in Attabira as part of a societal outreach programme. This visit also provided them with the opportunity to engage with local weavers, and understand their craft and IIM Sambalpur’s contribution in giving the weaver community a platform.

During the inauguration ceremony, Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur said, “At IIM Sambalpur, our core values are innovation, integrity, and inclusiveness. Embracing change and forward-thinking solutions, we blend tradition with modernity. Upholding high ethical standards, inspired by Lord Vishnu’s avatars, we ensure everyone feels valued, fostering leaders who understand the importance of inclusivity in innovation and ethics.”

In this event, Debasish Mallik, Joint President of Hindalco Industries said, “True leadership transcends task management; it inspires and empowers. At Hindalco Hirakud, we foster an environment of learning and growth, enhancing managerial skills and encouraging experimentation. Embracing failure as a learning opportunity, we drive improvement. Leaders support their teams through triumphs and setbacks, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.”

The four-day residential programme was divided into five transformative modules, the institute said in the release. The modules were led by Samarendra Mishra, Co-Founder, OVO Farm, Keshav Rao, Director Personnel, MCL, K Ganesh (Partner Global Lead, McKinsey & Company), Bharat Bhushan and various faculties of IIM Sambalpur.

Immersion programme of IIM Sambalpur