The theme of of the IMI HR Summit will be Harnessing People Resources for Business Imperatives- A Multi- Sectoral perspective.

The Summit will involve four sector-specific panel discussions, and one session each on CSR: The Whats and The Worth and Is HR Ready for Talent Management? The four broad sectors under the purview of this forum would be Technology (IT, ITes, Telecom industry); Manufacturing and Consumer Goods industry; Finance and Insurance sector; and Consultancy sector.

Mr Ramachandran spoke on the development of economics and the importance of reading for better executive development.

As part of the initiative, the Lakshya On-the-Job Achievers Contest is a platform for the practicing managers to showcase their talent and competence by presenting new-fangled projects they have undertaken in their respective organizations before an eminent jury from illustrious organizations.

Participation is open for sectors like Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Systems & IT Management, General & HR Management modules and Financial Management

According to information shared by IIM-B with MBAUniverse.com, the inaugural programme will commence from April 1, 2009. It is aimed at mid-career executives, and is similar to the programmes offered by IIM-A (PGPX), IIM-C (PGPEX) and IIM-L (IMPX).

The conference will have themes on Strategic Management, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Information Technology.

This 24 weeks General Management Programme is the fourth in a series of such programmes being organized for Defence officers, and the first at NOIDA campus. The programme is open to both short service commission officers and others.

The programme was inaugurated on July 21, at the NOIDA campus by the Major General, SG Chatterji, VSM, Director General, Resettlement. A total of 59 Defence Officers from all three branches of the Armed forces have been selected for the programme. Out of the 59 Officers, 7 candidates are Lady Officers.

The move marks a trend of senior academicians from leading institutes like Harvard and Kellogg joining the board of Indian companies.

Dr.Tarun Khanna is the Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at the Harvard Business School, where he has been a member of the Strategy group since 1993. He holds a BS degree from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Dr.Khanna heads the Strategy course in the Harvard MBA program and the Strategy, Leadership & Governance Executive Education program.

The theme for the event isWomen as Trailblazers: Dreaming, Exploring & Discovering New Horizons. The chief guest on the occasion will be MsAnu Agha of Thermax.

Says Great Lakes, SWIM aims to empower women with the required traits to assume leadership roles in both the corporate and social spheres. It provides the platform to make women aware, to draw inspiration from role models and to transform their lives. It strives to empower them at an individual level, enabling them to enhance their contributions to society at large.

The meet was a resounding success and was attended by alumni from as far back as the 1970 batch, says IIFT. Nostalgia hung heavy in the air as alumni caught up with batch mates, some of whom they had not met in as long as a decade.

The One year Post-Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEX) was introduced in December 2006 with the objective of developing experienced executives for leadership positions in global organizations. Traditionally the programme commenced in December, but now IIM-C is shifting it to April month. This is in line with IIM-As PGPX programme which also commences the new batch in April every year.