Managerial Skill May 2nd & 3rd, 2008  Moving ahead in the same direction the two-day workshop being organized for Nicholas Piramal, Pithampur on 'Managerial Skill' on 2nd & 3rd May 2008 at Hotel Shrimaya Residency. The workshop was formally inaugurated and welcomed by Dr. Rachna Tiwari Head – Training & Development (IMA) and Mr. Mukesh Vyas (Head – HR & P&A) addressed the participants and guest. The faculty for the workshop was Mr. Ramneek Kapoor, GM- Metro Tyre. The methodology used by the faculty was well accepted by the participants who took very active part in various question –answer sessions during the day. Various tools were used by the faculty for interacting with the participants like Exercise, Games etc. The participants performed many games to learn decision Making & Leadership skills. Workshop was very much interactive and learning for the participants. Each participant has enjoyed the workshop. At the end of two days session Dr. Rachna Tiwari proposed vote of Thanks on behalf of Indore Management Association.

Power of Positive Attitude - a In – House Workshop April 4th, 2008 Indore Management Association has initiated In – House programs for organizations in the central zone. These programs are tailor made to suit the need of the organization. This helps to address the specific issues and concerns of an organization and in turn helps them to get the desired out put. Moving ahead in the same direction the One-day workshop being organized for Gajra Differentials Ltd., Dewas on ‘Power of Positive Attitude’ on 4th April 2008 at Hotel Sarovar Portico. The faculty for the workshop was Col. (Dr.) V.K Gautam Director of IIFTR, The methodology used by the faculty was well accepted by the participants who took very active part in various question –answer sessions during the day. He started workshop with Lesson: “We can not change the direction of the wind, but we can change the direction of the sail (our attitude), so that we can take our sailing boat (our life) to our desired destination”. He made Participants understand about the Learning to be a Survivor: Hardiness is clearly a good thing. It is possible to become hardier: more committed, in control and open to challenge, provided we follow three paths. These techniques are available to help one become happier, healthier and hardier and they are, Focusing, Restructuring Stressful situation, Compensating through Self-Improvement.. Col. Gautam said Commitment, Control and Challenge are 3 C ingredients of what we call psychological hardiness. Hardy people should be able to face changes with confidence and self-determination and the eagerness of seeing change as an opportunity. In contrast, a less hardy person can feel alienated, threatened, or helpless in the face of any major challenge to the status quo. Social support, exercise and strong constitution can also help. But hardiness or lack of it can change the way people use these other resources. Workshop was very much interactive and learning for the participants. Each participant has enjoyed the workshop. At the end of the session Dr. Rachna Tiwari proposed vote of Thanks on behalf of Indore Management Association.

Conflict Resolution A One Day Workshop February 8th, 2008 Indore Management Association has initiated In – House programs for organizations in the central zone. These programs are tailor maid to suit the need of the organization. This helps to address the specific issues and concerns of an organization and in turn helps them to get the desired out put. Moving ahead in the same direction the One-day workshop being organized for Gajra Differentials Ltd., Dewas on ‘Conflict Resolution’ on 8th February 2008 at Hotel Sarovar Portico. The faculty for the workshop was Mr. Sandeep Atre, Director & Co Founder, The Edge Makers. The methodology used by the faculty was well accepted by the participants who took very active part in various questions –answer sessions during the day. Conflict is when two or more values, perspectives and opinions are contradictory in nature and haven't been aligned or agreed about yet. Mr. Sandeep Atre enlightened the issue Conflict Management is the process of planning to avoid conflict where possible and organizing to resolve conflict where it does happen, as rapidly and smoothly as possible. Important things to know about "conflict" and "conflict management": The differences between "competition" and "conflict" "Competition" usually brings out the best in people, as they strive to be top in their field, whether in sport, community affairs, politics or work. In fact, fair and friendly competition often leads to new sporting achievements, scientific inventions or outstanding effort in solving a community problem. When competition becomes unfriendly or bitter, though, conflict can begin - and this can bring out the worst in people. Workshop was very much interactive and learning for the participants. Each participant has enjoyed the workshop. At the end of the session Dr. Rachna Tiwari proposed vote of Thanks on behalf of Indore Management Association.

Personality Development Programme December 4th & 5th, 2008   Two days workshop for Nicholas Piramal on Personality Development. Indore Management Association has initiated In – House programs for organizations in the central zone. These programs are tailor maid to suit the need of the organization. This helps to address the specific issues and concerns of an organization and in turn helps them to get the desired out put. Moving ahead in the same direction the two-day workshop being organized for Nicholas Piramal, Pithampur on 'Personality Development' on 4th & 5th January 2008 at Hotel Sarovar Portico. The workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Prakash M Mahajan (Vice President) and Mr. Mukesh Vyas (Head – HR & P&A) addressed the participants and guest. Dr. Rachna Tiwari was there to represent Indore Management Association. The faculty for the workshop was Mr. Sandeep Atre, Director & Co Founder, The Edge Makers. The methodology used by the faculty was well accepted by the participants who took very active part in various question –answer sessions during the day. Various tools were used by the faculty for interacting with the participants like Film Screening, Games etc. Film was shown by the faculty was Choti Si Baat made by Amol Palekar. The participants for how to achieve together played games. Focus of the workshop was on Human Values and beliefs of a human being. There are mainly two types of Personality traits one is Personal Traits, which includes Attitude & Behavior, and another one is Professional Trait which involves Knowledge & Skills. Human values and genuineness are very important for a personality development. Workshop was very much interactive and learning for the participants. Each participant has enjoyed the workshop. At the end of two days session Dr. Rachna Tiwari proposed vote of Thanks on behalf of Indore Management Association.