LEADERSHIP ISSUES:

How B-Schools Can Teach New Paradigms of Leadership ?

What have the leaders done in this economic downturn?

B-schools conventional approach

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Right decision taken at the wrong time. Leaders were unprepared to tackle recession

 

Easier entry to corporate world - Fat wallet. No focus on practical details knowledge of the big picture is not enough. Undue prominence is given to high paid jobs rather than job profiles. Imbalance between quantitative and qualitative approaches. Advertising ranking to acquire quality student pool.

Start-up

Turnaround

Accelerated growth

Sustain Success

Realignment

- Picking the right transitional strategy -HBR Jan 2009

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TRAIN

ASSESS

CRITICIZE

-Inspired by STARS Model Proposed by Michael D WatkinsPicking the right transition strategy -HBR Jan 2009

Scanning the health of present industrial scenario. Benchmarking the industry expectations Students clarity of thought industry specific.

Case tackling Frequent Mock conclaves yr 1 Interactive Industry sessions yr 2 Research Projects exploring moral imagination and new thinking

Quorum of experts to assess the thinking pattern. Mock press Quality circle assessment. Alumni assessment to bridge the gap.

Positive criticism should be addressed to them regarding their performance via intra circle discussions. Continuous assessment and support by both facilitators and sophomores. Panel of experts from all spheres of business.

Change in criteria for entrance tests

Greater emphasis on real time issues.

Mandatory business simulation programmes

Education work shops - expectations of corporate world. Change in attitude more emphasis on participation and taking up responsibilities.