The two-day leadership Programme for the officers of Madhya Pradesh Police continuing at IIM Indore concluded on Wednesday with the state Director Geneal of Police Rishi Kumar Shukla presiding over the velidictory ceremony.
Addressing the valedictory ceremony, Shukla while describing leadership as the most significant concern for the police, said such programmes give the officers a chance to become aware of what is happeningIJ what the current issues are and how they can be dealt in a superior manner IJ He said that management and communication are the most vital qualities which are valued in public services. Even as the officers are exceptionally enriched in these skills, being updated is also equally essential, he said adding that the government needs officers, who not only have great managerial skills but also effective communication, because that might be the weakest link between the police and citizens.
He thanked IIM Indore for conducting the programme and said that the programme would immensely help the officers in conducting their services in a better way. later the DGP gave away certificates to all the participants.
Professor Ranjeet Nambudiri who coordinated the programme, while detailing about the leadership program said this initiative was launched six months ago and it was followed by discussions with police training teams across the state. The course deals with effective communication and leadership ability, which plays a major role in the public services, he said.
Speaking on the occasion, IIM Indore Director, Rishikesha T Krishnan said the main objective of IIM Indore is to be a contextually relevant business school and being in touch with the government officials gives Institute a privilege to conduct such programmes which are in synchronization with the mission. He thanked the police training teams for their enthusiastic support.
The two-day leadership program for police officials was organized at IIM Indore to enhance their leadership quality and boost their communication and management skills. The two day programme witnessed participation of around 40 officers from many districts across the state.
The programme had sessions on motivating others, building effective team, effective communication, leadership, group decision making, negotiation, interpersonal effectiveness and managing subordinates. The sessions were conducted by IIM Indore faculty members.