With an objective to provide insights to the senior police officers working in the field about the qualities a great leader must have, a two-day leadership programme for the officers of Madhya Pradesh police began at IIM Indore on Tuesday.
The inaugural ceremony took place in the presence of Home Minister Babulal Gour, Special DG (Training) Rina Mitra, ADG Milind Kanaskar, Armed Police Training College’s Rustamji and Director IIM Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan.
Gaur said, “One continuously needs to practice his skills and enhance his knowledge to the field he belongs to, so that he is able to make quick and correct decisions when any situation arises. The continuous training would help the person to become an effective leader,” Gaur added.
Professor Krishnan mentioned that IIM Indore is proud to have an opportunity to collaborate with the Police Department and offer this training programme.
Mitra in her address mentioned about the objectives of the programme. She noted that the word ‘police’ has always been related to leadership. Right from the lower level of the department to the highest level, leadership is an important factor for proper functioning of the department.
Day One of the programme witnessed four lectures by IIM Indore faculty on various topics such as Interpersonal Effectiveness, Motivating Others, Group Decision Making and Building Effective Teams. The last session had a Self Preparation/Case Analysis/Group Work, which gave the officers an overall summary of the first day.
The second and the last day of the programme would have sessions on Conflict Management, Managing Subordinates and leadership.
The two day training programme is being attended by officers from across the state, who would be getting a chance to enhance their motivational and communication skills, which may help them effectively communicate with the citizens and create a positive atmosphere for each other.