International Workshop. Mastering the Art of Learning: Developing 21 st Century Leaders

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1 International Workshop On Mastering the Art of Learning: Developing 21 st Century Leaders In Collaboration With PSquare Consulting, USA For Leaders, Managers, Educators Department of HR & OB New Delhi Institute of Management 50 (B&C), M.B.Road, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi

2 About NDIM New Delhi Institute of Management is rated among Best MBAs of India by KPMG and PwC; Best MBA school of North India by ASSOCHAM; 25th Best MBA School of India, Industry Interface Ranked 11th Best, Governance as 9th Best in India by Business Standard; Most Illustrious Brand-Making India Proud -Mail Today; Industry Interface best in India by AIMA & Business Standard (bracketed with IIMs); Known for 100% Finest Placements, International Accreditation and 74 faculty drawn from 240 industries & 24 international universities; Distinguished Board includes Presidents of FICCI, PHDCCI, IOD, IICC, UNGC and DG, NHRDN. Only MBA school in north & central India chosen to organise Grand Finale of Govt. of India s Digital Revolution & World s Biggest Digital & Startup Movement to create startups. NDIM is known for its highly rated 74 full time faculty who have worked with 201 Industries and Corporate houses and with 21 international universities. While Intellectual Capital of NDIM has been rated at 20th place, its Academic Excellence has been ranked at 18th spot in India. NDIM regularly hosts intellectual learning initiatives for furthering the cause of education and intellectual progress of the nation. NDIM Awarded Best Industry-Linked MBA School of India by the AICTE and CII on 8th December-2017 AICTE Headquarters. About PSquare Consulting USA PSquare Consulting provides academic and business consult to academics, entrepreneurs, and executive leaders. The purpose is to assist individuals and organizations in creating, improving, and implementing academic and business concepts, systems, and strategies. PSquare Consulting is based out of Nashville, TN, USA.

3 Mastering the Art of Learning: Developing 21 st Century Leaders As a rapidly transforming global economy, India is undergoing accelerated change. Social ideology, cultural norms, educational reform, business, technology, and healthcare, are some expansive domains that require a skillset beyond mere vision and financial acumen. Leaders lead people and when leaders are unable to grow and learn, their leadership becomes futile and can negatively impact the development of those they lead. The purpose of this workshop is to enable the 21st century leader to develop self-efficacy and master the art of learning beyond the classroom. Purpose of The Workshop : The purpose of this workshop is to enable the 21st century leader to develop self-efficacy and master the art of learning beyond the classroom and practice improved decision making Sub-themes: 1. Triple Loop Learning Enable new learning strategies to be created to encourage complex problem-solving and increase the performance of organisations Review the theoretical and methodological bases of triple-loop learning. Illustrate the learning loops using case-study examples. Experientially engage participants in a triple loop exercise through a group-led assignment to demonstrate understanding of concept 2. Reflexivity What is reflexive thinking and learning? How can scholars and practitioners use it to build leadership skills? Demonstrate with examples and participant interaction Group Learning Activity 3. Identifying Mental Paradigms and Unconscious Bias How do our unconscious beliefs and assumptions affect our decision-making as new or experienced leaders? Introduce the concept to the participants and demonstrate with practical examples Give participants tools to self-identify bias and recognize the mental paradigms they operate from

4 In addition to the seasoned HR faculty at NDIM, workshop will host Two international guest speakers Guest Speakers: Dr. Sana Mitchell holds an EdD and an MAEd from University of Phoenix in Educational Leadership (with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction Design). She is the CIO and co-founder of PSquare Consulting in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. She is an experienced organizational leadership consultant and academic coach specializing in qualitative phenomenological research designs. Her expertise and experience encompass: Organizational Leadership Development, Operations Management, Curriculum & Instruction Design, Editing, Cultural Stereotyping, Post- Modern Theory, 9/11 and its effect on the U.S. Socio-Cultural Dynamics, Program Training, and Intra-Organizational Change Management Facilitation. Dr. Anuradha Basu is Professor of Entrepreneurship in the School of Global Innovation & Leadership, Lucas College & Graduate School of Business, Entrepreneurship Area Chair, and Director, Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship, at San Jose State University (SJSU). Her research interests include immigrant and transnational entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship education. She received MPhil and PhD degrees in Economics from the University of Cambridge, UK, an MBA from IIM Calcutta, India, and a BA (Honors) degree in Economics from St. Stephen s College, University of Delhi, India. Before moving into academia, Dr. Basu worked at the Bank of America in India and the UK. After completing her PhD, she held faculty positions at Oxford Brookes University and the University of Reading, UK, and was a research fellow at Stanford University before joining SJSU in She has advised numerous aspiring entrepreneurs and early stage startups. Dr. Basu is a visiting professor at NDIM. Key Takeaways & Benefits of the participants: 1. Identify the difference between reflective versus reflexive thinking 2. Engage in critically reflexive professional practice by assisting leaders to examine how they construct their realities and identities 3. Identify personal intentions and the impact of personal actions while making leadership decisions 4. Learn to engage in non-defensive dialogue with individuals who hold dissimilar views 5. Apply triple loop model in leadership practice to overcome institutional and organizational barriers 6. Experiential learning of unconscious bias and its impacts on decision making. Challenges that can be overcome after undergoing this development workshop: This workshop will enable participants to develop critical and reflexive thinking skills to identify and manage unexamined biases and assumptions. Participants (academics and business leaders) will develop greater awareness of different perspectives and possibilities and identify the need to transform old ways of theorizing and managing organizations to respond innovatively toward shifts in ideological, political, business, and consumer trends. Workshop Methodology: The workshop methodology will be based on a qualitative-experiential construct and facilitated through interactive discussions and group-engagement prompts.

5 Programme Schedule: 9:30 am -10:00am Registration Time Session Topic Description 10:00am-10:20am Inauguration Session 10:20am-10:35am Discuss the purpose and learning objectives What participants will know and take away from learning session 10:35am-11:35am Triple Loop Learning Enable new learning strategies to be created to encourage complex problem-solving and increase the performance of organisations Review the theoretical and methodological bases of triple-loop learning. Illustrate the learning loops using case-study examples. Experientially engage participants in a triple loop exercise through a group-led assignment to demonstrate understanding of concept 11:35am-11:50am Break Tea/Coffee or Restroom Break 11:50am-12:50pm Reflexivity What is reflexive thinking and learning? How can scholars and practitioners use it to build leadership skills? Demonstrate with examples and participant interaction Group Learning Activity 12:50pm-1:50pm Ladder of Inference Learning how to understand the process we go through during leadership decision-making 1:50pm-2:30pm Lunch 2:30pm-3:10pm Identifying Mental Paradigms and Unconscious Bias How do our unconscious beliefs and assumptions affect our decision-making as new or experienced leaders? Introduce the concept to the participants and demonstrate with practical examples Give participants tools to self-identify bias and recognize the mental paradigms they operate from 3:15pm-5:15pm Identifying Unconscious Experiential Session on By Dr. Anuradha Basu Bias and how it affects our decision making. 5:15pm-5:45pm Question & Answer Sessions Invite participants to ask questions and provide feedback

6 Department of HR & OB Prof. Teena Singh, Registrar Dr. Sombala Ningthoujam Dr. Tripti Desai Programme Date 14 June, 2018 Dr. Vigya Garg Dr. V. N. Srivastava Dr. Sarika Tomar Venue New Delhi Institute of Management 50 (B&C), Tughlakabad Institutional Area Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, New Delhi Fee (Non-Residential) Corporate Delegates Rs. 3000/- per participant Academicians Rs. 2000/- per participant Students/Research Scholars Rs. 1000/- per participant Group Discounts 10% discount in case an organization nominates 2 or more participants to the programme. 20% discount in case an organization nominates 4 or more participants to the programme. Fee is payable in advance by way of local cheque/dd in favor of New Delhi Institute of Management payable at New Delhi or through direct electronic fund transfer to NDIM Bank Account, as per following details: Oriential Bank of Commerce Branch: Batra Hospital, New Delhi A/c Type: Saving Account A/c No , IFSC Code: ORBC Please mention the programme name while making payment through electronic fund transfer. Last Date For Registration The registration form duly filled in along with the programme fee should reach us latest by, 10 th June, Certificate Of Participation The Institute will issue a certificate of participation on conclusion of the programme. For registration/any other information, please contact: Mr. Sat Parkash, General Manager ( ) New Delhi Institute of Management 60 & 50 (B&C), Tughlakabad Institutional Area New Delhi Phone (011) , (Extn.335), Fax: (011) E- mail: mdp@ndimdelhi.org; Website: