The Management Development Programme (MDP) series organized by Manav Rachna University (MRU) reflects a diverse range of themes designed to equip professionals with contemporary skills in leadership, technology, and governance.
Below is a summary of the eight editions identified in the sources:
Building Resilience
Date: January 17–18, 2025.
Focus: Equipping managers with strategies to develop personal and professional resilience in uncertain business environments.
Outcome: Participants learned to view setbacks as growth opportunities and developed tools for managing emotional triggers and stress.
Industry 4.0 in BFSI
Date: April 11–12, 2025.
Focus: The impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
Key Topics: Discussions centered on Fintech and Insurtech trends, digital banking disruptions, and the role of AI, IoT, and Blockchain in transforming the sector.
Outcome: The program highlighted the need for workforce reskilling and integrated a unique perspective on bridging science and spirituality for professional growth.
Stress Management
Focus: Stress Management for Personal and Professional Effectiveness.
Key Topics: Strategies for "turning pressure into power," the role of storytelling in the corporate world, and strengthening emotional intelligence through mindful living.
Outcome: Provided actionable insights for workplace well-being by uniting experts from academia, industry, and mental health sectors.
IT for ESG
Date: June 17, 2025.
Focus: IT for ESG – Driving Sustainable Impact through Technology.
Key Topics: Using advanced digital platforms (dashboards, cloud, AI, IoT) to capture and report real-time ESG data and adopting green IT practices.
Outcome: Emphasized that technology is a game-changer for implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance frameworks, moving beyond "greenwashing" to measurable digital outcomes.
Talent-Based Leadership
Date: August 22, 2025.
Focus: Moving from managing tasks to inspiring people through Strengths Science and Positive Psychology.
Key Topics: Understanding cognitive diversity, identifying personal talent themes, and meeting core follower needs like Trust, Conviction, Stability, and Hope.
Outcome: Encouraged a cultural shift where leaders focus on what individuals do best to foster engagement and innovation.
Managerial Decision-Making
Focus: Equipping professionals with tools and frameworks for effective decision-making in dynamic environments.
Key Topics: Conflicts in decision-making, the "Six Thinking Hats" framework, and the "Blind Priorities Challenge".
Outcome: Participants practiced strengthening their skills through experiential exercises and reflective learning.
Startup & MSME Success Made Simple
Date: December 24, 2025.
Focus: Bridging academia and the accounting profession to support sustainable enterprise development.
Key Topics: Financial discipline, regulatory compliance (MSME schemes), investment readiness, and the role of Chartered Accountants as strategic partners.
Outcome: Simplified complex financial and regulatory frameworks into actionable insights for startup founders and MSME owners.