Conferences & MDPs

Xavier Business School (XBS), St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, successfully conducted a 10-Day Management Development Programme (MDP) titled "Campus to Corporate" from March 28 to April 9, 2025, for newly joined executives of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE).

The programme was inaugurated on March 28, in the presence of dignitaries from both institutions. Over the next ten days, 23 young executives were engaged in sessions designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and corporate expectations. The MDP covered diverse themes including leadership, communication, financial literacy, digital transformation, project management, interpersonal effectiveness, and strategic decision-making, delivered by senior faculty members and industry experts. Activity-based modules, team-building tasks, and reflective workshops ensured an engaging and holistic learning experience.

The programme concluded with a Valedictory Ceremony graced by Shri P.R. Hari, Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE Ltd.), where participants received certificates and showcased their talents through a cultural presentation.

The MDP strengthened the academia-industry partnership and laid the foundation for future collaborations between XBS and GRSE.

Xavier Business School, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, successfully hosted a 5-Day Management Development Programme for the executives of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. on November 7, 8, 9, 22, and 23, 2024.

The programme focused on equipping executives with cutting-edge insights, strategic frameworks, and practical tools to address dynamic business challenges. It covered diverse areas such as leadership, strategic decision-making, innovation management, and organizational growth.

Highlights of the Programme:

• Interactive sessions led by our distinguished faculty, combining theoretical expertise with practical applications.
• Case studies, group discussions, and real-world problem-solving activities.
• Engaging conversations that fostered knowledge exchange between the participants and the faculty.
• A closing ceremony acknowledging the mutual learning experience and the invaluable contributions of all involved.

The faculty at Xavier Business School cherished this opportunity to share their expertise and learn from the rich industry experience of GRSE's dynamic executives.

On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Xavier Business School, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata organized a 1-Day Management Development Program (MDP) on the theme "Learning How to Learn: Accelerators and Blockers." The event took place at the University campus and saw an impressive turnout of over 30 participants, including junior, middle, and senior managers, executives from various corporate sectors, academicians, and research scholars.

The primary objective of the program was to sensitize attendees to the significance of continuous learning and the necessity of maintaining an upward learning curve in today's fast-paced environment. Recognizing that learning is no longer a mystique reserved for certain stages of life, the program emphasized that people of all ages and professional levels are continually learning, in a variety of settings.

The MDP aimed to unlock the principles of effective learning and foster a sense of curiosity, which serves as a crucial lever for individual, team, and organizational growth. By addressing both accelerators and blockers of learning, the program sought to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to enhance their learning capabilities, thereby driving personal and professional development.