- The course aims to build stronger, more inclusive, industry-connected higher education systems that support global development impacts.
The Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) and Birmingham City University (BCU) will jointly deliver a special lecture by Dr Sara Gracy, Senior Lecturer in Leadership and HRM at BCU, as part of the EPGP Batch B3 elective course “Bringing Humanities and Innovation Management and Creative Entrepreneurial Leadership.”
This course will be offered jointly by professor Mrunal Chavda, assistant professor Humanities and Liberal Arts, IIM Raipur, and prof Shishank, BCU, marking a significant collaboration between the two institutions.
This course is a joint research grant funded by the British Council (India) to both institutions. This aims to support industry-academic collaboration for a more joined-up approach, leading to excellence in higher education, a work-ready workforce, and quality research outputs for the benefit of both industry and academia, an official statement said.
Dr Gracy’s lectures will explore the dynamic relationship between leadership and organisational behaviour, emphasising the importance of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the public sector.
The course aims to bridge the gap between traditional management education and the creative, human-centric approach needed to lead in the modern, innovation-driven business environment. It is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of international management while fostering an environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
Both institutions will aim to catalyze industry-academia partnerships that will allow academia and industry to work in sync, prepare a work-ready workforce, reduce on-the-job training costs, and make learners more employable.
