Leading in the Next Normal for IOCL Officials- Batch-I

The Six days leadership development program with IIM Amritsar has given an insight about a leadership role in which a leader should not only be just giving orders to subordinates/teams and letting them do their work but should know how to communicate with clients/stakeholders by adopting best practices from inside and outside the company.

I really enjoyed interacting with a small group in breakout rooms during the sessions as if we do in our day to day working for strategic decisions with the core team. It has given a real-life feeling in the new normal. I also enjoyed the views and comments of other participants during the Program which has given altogether a different thought process to analyze any situation. The design of the Program was very thoughtful and engaging.

The open minded and erudite approach of the faculty This program has widened and re-directed our thinking horizon to improve upon leadership skills for our own enrichment and subsequently benefiting IOCL as a whole. Key takeaways from the program have been:

(1) Remain proactive and lead the team: This must be applied to all over official and as well as personal key assignments.
(2) "You" and "We" approach: Complementing the Subordinates with " You" and Advising for Correction with " We". This approach will really help to lead the team the effective manner.
(3) Decision making under Uncertainty: The simultaneous traditional and innovative approach for taking apt decisions while mindful of the possible risks involved in them

The topic covered in the program is applicable in or other occasions/situations in the professional life of all of us. Understanding on such will help the person to handle it very effectively and efficiently.
Being involved in licensing of technologies, I find the data-driven decision making, long term investment & capital decision making, the art of persuasion and negotiation, critical thinking & innovation are very much applicable for my activities. The same shall be utilised. Workroom concept was really good and it gave more clarity on the topic of discussion. Such activity may be considered in all the sessions.

Very inclusive approach of all faculty with course content is very relevant to present and future prospective. Methodological Approach for talent management, New tools for capital investment planning and decision making and Significance of data analytics & its application were key learnings that I will apply going back to workplace. A good effort of giving an insight of management concept associated with leadership building The course has been designed very scientifically.

The management of soft skills, how to establish better communications with your subordinates, build team, know and help them to achieve their aspiration to achieve the Organisation`s goal was some of my key learnings. The programme was excellent and it will surely help me in evolving as a BETTER LEADER.

Training was holistic and covered different topics for improving managerial skills. Leadership skills, negotiation techniques, leading high performance teams, critical thinking are key learnings which I propose to apply for leading in the next new normal. Very informative and useful program for managers.

I liked the lively interactive group of faculty members. The program is very useful for managers in the present situation.

The key learnings have been that Leadership is all about people. Myopic view for customer is not desirable. Risk mitigation should be the key for Project. Very good content and delivery is fantastic.

Very practical oriented and experiential teaching & learning.