3-day leadership training workshop for visually-challenged women at IIMA

“Overall, this initiative highlights IIMA’s progressive vision and we are confident that the programme will go a long way in helping us contribute significantly to the creation of a more inclusive and equitable society,” he added.

The programme has been conceptualised by Professor Rajesh Chandwani, IIMA faculty member, and the Dr Lal Path Labs Chair in healthcare at the institute.

It aims at equipping the participants with knowledge and skills that can help in grooming them to take on leadership roles.

Eleven other faculty members from IIMA and the Blind People’s Association, with expertise in different academic areas, have come together to take sessions on a wide range of subjects.

Chandwani said, “This programme stems from our observations from a one-day interactive workshop we had conducted last year with a group of visually-challenged women. Based on our understanding, we have created this course, where we will not only help the participants get an in-depth view of the diverse aspects of leadership in the social sector but also learn ways to enhance our pedagogical innovation and towards building inclusive classrooms.”
“We plan to engage in meaningful interactions with the participants and develop policy briefs on these aspects,” he added.

The twenty-five participants hail from various organisations in Delhi, Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. During the programme, the participants will be taught concepts and trends in subjects ranging from strategic thinking for the social sector to governance and compliance issues in NGOs and financial literacy. They will also be trained to face challenges and take up opportunities as well as manage negotiations.

At the end of the programme, the participants will have a greater understanding of various aspects of management, including self-growth, which will equip them to pursue senior-level positions.

Keeping in mind the special requirements of the participants, the IIMA faculty members have made modifications in the course content that will keep the teaching-learning process simple, student-friendly and effective.

The Dr Lal PathLabs Chair in Healthcare was instituted by Lal PathLabs Foundation in 2022. The core objective of the Chair is to carry out cutting-edge research that can strengthen the collaboration between academia and industry.