Second Batch of Two-Day MDP for MRPL Employees by MBA Dept.
18-Oct-2023
Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL), this year sanctioned 4 Batches to provide ‘Behavioural Training’ for their employees in batch of 30 each. In this regard, the first batch was completed in May 2023 with excellent feedback received from the MRPL trainees.
Dept. of Business Administration-MBA conducted the second batch of Two-Day Management Development Program (MDP) for MRPL employees during 17th-18th Oct, 2023.
Inauguration (17th Oct, 2023)
The MDP was inaugurated by Dr. Manjappa S, Director-R&D and Consultancy along with Dr. Rajesha S, Principal; Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA Program; Prof. Sushma V, Coordinator of the MDP; Mr. Sandesh J Cutinho Prabhu, Chief General Manager (HR); Mr. Girish Kumar, Deputy General Manager (Training & Development) and Ms. G Meenakshi, Senior Manager (HR).
During the inauguration, Dr. Manjappa S spoke about his association with MRPL in their Board and encouraged the Trainees to engage themselves effectively in the two days of Training.
Dr. Rajesha S remembered the efforts put in from the planning stage in order to get the best experiences for the MRPL Employees
Dr. Vishal Samartha talking about the feedback of 1st batch informed the participants that all aspects have been looked into to make the second batch experience a fruitful one.
Prof. Sushma V highlighted the sessions lined up for the training and shared the expectations from the Trainees along with encouraging them to take part in spot games and making the two-day event a fun-filled one.
Day One: (17th Oct, 2023)
Session 1: "Quality & Cost Effectiveness"
Prof. Monisha Shetty, Dept. of Business Administration delved into the critical aspects of maintaining quality while optimizing costs. Her activity-based session provided MRPL employees with practical strategies to ensure quality standards are met without compromising cost-effectiveness.
Session 2: "Company Objectives, Profitability and Net Zero"
Mr. Johnson Tellis, Trustee and CEO of Sahyadri addressed the participants on the company's overarching objectives, strategies for profitability, and the imperative goal of achieving a Net Zero carbon footprint. His session provided a visionary perspective on aligning corporate goals with sustainability.
Day Two: (18th Oct, 2023)
Session 1: "Value for Work"
Prof. Manjunath Kamath, Dept. of Business Administration shared insights on instilling a culture of value-driven work within the organization. His session emphasized the importance of aligning individual efforts with the organizational goals to enhance overall productivity.
Session 2: "Value for Life"
The second session, led by Preetham Kamath, Freelance Trainer-Counselling Psychology focused on the broader concept of "Value for Life." Participants explored the significance of work-life balance, personal well-being, and the integration of personal values into professional life.
Session 3: "Positive and Lateral Thinking"
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor in the Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering and Principal Investigator at the Digital Forensics and Cyber Security CoE, in the final session of the MDP, delved into the realms of positive and lateral thinking. Participants were guided on cultivating a mindset that embraces innovative and creative problem-solving, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Valedictory:
Dr. Manjappa S heard the ‘Opinion Sharing’ session by MRPL Trainees and in his concluding remarks appreciated the coordinators of the MDP for meticulously planning and executing the Training Programme, meeting the Quality standards.
Later, winners of spot games and ‘Selfie Contest with Sahyadri Background’ were awarded and ‘Certificate of Participation’ was distributed to all the trainees.
Sahyadri remains committed to contributing to the professional development of individuals and the success of organizations through such impactful programs.
