Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur held a three-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on Women Leadership for executives of Bhilai Steel Plant, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), at its campus in Raipur, from August 31 to September 2, 2026, to strengthen women professionals’ leadership capabilities and prepare them to take on larger and more strategic responsibilities through a focused learning experience combining contemporary leadership perspectives, experiential learning, and peer engagement.

Addressing the participants at the inaugural session, Prof. Sanjeev Prashar, Director-in- Charge, IIM Raipur, said, “Developing capable and confident women leaders is integral to building resilient, inclusive, and high-performing organisations. Leadership today requires professionals to continuously learn, think strategically, adapt to changing environments, and lead with clarity and purpose. Through this programme, IIM Raipur aims to provide women participants with perspectives and practical insights that can support them in navigating increasingly complex leadership responsibilities and contributing meaningfully to organisational growth.”

Mr Sanjeev Shrivastava, General Manager, Learning & Development, SAIL, said, “Building a pathway for strong women leaders is an important part of making SAIL a future-ready organisation. Our engagement with IIM Raipur aims to develop strong leadership talent that can contribute effectively to SAIL’s continued growth and organisational priorities.”

The programme, led by Prof. Ritu Gupta and Prof. Damini Saini, Programme Directors, is designed to provide women participants with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary leadership challenges while enabling them to reflect on their individual leadership styles and identify opportunities for professional growth. The learning journey focuses on developing leadership capabilities relevant to professionals navigating increasingly complex organisational environments such as SAIL.

The three-day programme featured a combination of faculty-led sessions, case discussions, experiential learning, peer interactions, and reflective exercises, covering critical areas such as strategic leadership, self-awareness, communication, decision-making, stakeholder management, influence, leading change, and building an authentic leadership identity. The learning approach is designed to connect conceptual perspectives with practical leadership situations, enabling participants to reflect on their leadership styles and translate their learning into actionable insights. Bringing together women executives from SAIL, the programme provides a focused platform for leadership development, reflection, and peer learning, while preparing participants to take on larger and more strategic responsibilities. The programme marks a significant step towardsIIM Raipur and SAIL’s efforts in fostering a diverse, future-ready leadership ecosystem and enabling women professionals to contribute meaningfully to sustained organisational growth and impact.
 

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