IIM Jammu Concludes First Phase of Mid-Career Leadership Development Training Programme for Young Managers for SAIL (BATCH-V)
Jammu, uly 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded Phase I of the Leadership Development Program for Young Managers (Batch-V) conducted for executives of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on 10th July 2026 at Bharat Classroom. The five-day intensive programme was designed to equip young managers with contemporary leadership competencies, strategic thinking, and collaborative management capabilities. The training program consisted of 48 participants.
Marking the successful completion of the first phase of the training programme, the session commenced with the Welcome Address and Programme Report by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty & Research, and Programme Director. He outlined the objectives, structure, and key learning outcomes of the five-day programme, underscoring its emphasis on nurturing agile, future-ready leaders equipped to navigate the evolving challenges of the corporate landscape.
Participant reflections underscored the transformative learning experience offered by the programme. Participants expressed keen interest in continued engagement with IIM Jammu and proposed that faculty members visit SAIL plants to develop plant-based case studies and case-led learning modules. Such initiatives, they noted, would help translate organizational realities into actionable management insights and strengthen collaborative knowledge creation between industry and academia.
Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu, remarked that leadership is a continuous journey of learning, adaptation, and innovation. He emphasized that executive education programmes serve as vital platforms for enhancing managerial capabilities, fostering strategic thinking, and preparing professionals to lead with confidence in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Ramswarup Bhaskar, Program Director, who expressed gratitude to the leadership of SAIL, IIM Jammu leadership, faculty participants, and the organizing team for their contribution towards the successful execution of the programme.
The programme reaffirmed IIM Jammu’s commitment towards executive education excellence and strengthening industry-academia collaboration by nurturing transformational leadership and managerial effectiveness among professionals. The training program was coordinated by Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu.