IIM Kashipur has launched a five day Open Management Development Programme (MDP) titled ‘Soft Skills for the Workplace of Tomorrow.’ Scheduled from 5th to 9th February 2024, as per the official announcement.

This programme is tailored for managers and executives, aiming to enhance competencies at various organisational levels while emphasising adaptability to changing global scenarios, it added. 

The ‘Soft Skills for the Workplace of Tomorrow’ programme aims to help participants develop soft skills and build a better effective executive presence. Completion of the programme should enable professionals to demonstrate excellence in key soft skills such as problem-solving, leadership, communication, critical thinking and executive storytelling.

Smarak Samarjeet, programme director, IIM Kashipur, emphasised that soft skills play an important role in high-impact leadership. The Soft Skills MDP programme by IIM Kashipur caters to the growing industry need for executives who can contribute to organisational growth.

As per the institute, the five day Open Management Development Programme (MDPs) will hold four daily sessions over five days. Additionally, IIM Kashipur has launched an MDP programme titled ‘Effective Workplace Communication for Managers of Tomorrow’. Recognising the rising demand for strong communication skills, the ‘Effective Workplace Communication for Managers of Tomorrow’ MDP will focus on communication styles, adaptations, authenticity, listening skills and persuasive language.