Nurturing Future Leadership Program (Batch 23)
1. About the Host Institution
Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIM Jammu): Established by the Government of India in 2016, IIM Jammu is recognized for setting high standards for value-based quality education, contemporary research, executive development, and international linkages. Holding prestigious international accreditations, the institute fosters leadership excellence and institutional impact.
2. About the Program & Objectives
The Nurturing Future Leadership Program (Batch 23) is a 5-day residential capacity building program conducted under the aegis of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP). The curriculum is designed to create an environment that nurtures future-ready academic leaders among early-career faculty members.
- Event Classification: Residential Capacity Building Program / Faculty Development Program
- Program Dates: November 02–06, 2026
- Venue Location: Indian Institute of Management Jammu, Jagti, Jammu, India – 181221
- Core Focus: Developing leadership acumen, emotional intelligence, strategic foresight, AI integration, and collaborative governance.
3. Day-wise Program Schedule & Contents
The 5-day training schedule covers four broad themes across structured daily sessions:
- Day 1 (Building Foundation): Embracing NEP challenges and pathways, building leadership ecosystems in academic settings, collaborative decision-making, shared governance, and ethical leadership.
- Day 2 (Communication Skills): Storytelling, effective oral and written communication for leadership, self-awareness, and reflective leadership practices.
- Day 3 (Empowering Pedagogy): Creative problem solving, innovation, case teaching practices, and embedding technology/AI for academic operations.
- Day 4 (Actionable Leadership): Conflict management, consensus-building strategies, uncertainty, and crisis management.
- Day 5 (Unlocking Opportunities): Securing projects and grants, negotiation techniques, empathy-driven feedback, and strategic reflection.
4. Program Schedule & Important Details
| Program Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Program Dates | November 02–06, 2026 |
| Duration & Sessions | 5 Days (4 sessions of 1.5 hours per day) |
| Venue | IIM Jammu Campus, Jagti, Jammu |
| Contact Person | Mr. Pardeep Saini (Program Officer BD) |
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1: What is the main objective of the Nurturing Future Leadership Program?
Ans: To equip early-career faculty members with essential leadership competencies, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and AI integration skills for higher education. - Q2: Under which initiative is this program organized?
Ans: It is organized under the aegis of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) at IIM Jammu. - Q3: Will participants receive a certificate upon completion?
Ans: Yes, successful participants will be issued an official certificate of completion by IIM Jammu. - Q4: How can faculty members register for the program?
Ans: Registrations can be completed through the official Malaviya Mission portal at mmc.ugc.ac.in.