One must have the ability to effectively communicate in a friendly manner. Though this looks easy one needs tremendous amount of training to achieve this ostensibly simple skill.

The dictatorial or hierarchical system of management is no more relevant today because people have several options. Humaneness and understanding of feelings and problems of others are also qualities that have to be inculcated in future managers by training.

Wrong communication can lead to problems. Right communication at a wrong context also can create problems. Every individual has a right to self-respect and hence interpersonal relations can be maintained only by a trained mind.

Analytical mind is a product of training. When a person confronts a problem, or faces a situation or has multiple choices from which to select one, his mind is put to strain. A well-trained analytical mind will have enough data in store to take correct decisions.

A business professional will be called upon to negotiate hundreds of things everyday. He may not be aware that he has to negotiate with his family, peers, superiors and subordinates in his office and a large number of other people in his everyday life, apart from formal business negotiations he is called upon to do. Training helps him avoid pitfalls and lead his family or organisation to success.

It is impossible for one to succeed if one lacks in self-confidence. A person should be conscious of his strengths and weaknesses and his entire effort should be focused on getting over his weaknesses and build on strengths. This process of development calls for careful nurturing and hence the emphasis on building self-confidence through training. Only by proper training we can instill confidence in an individual, particularly in those who come from less endowed circumstances.

At SSTM, the faculty has total freedom to choose the method that is best suited for the session. A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills.

Lectures, case analysis, simulation games and exercises, syndicates, group discussions, video sessions, team projects, game plays, quiz programmes or computer simulations and practical project work are commonly used. This helps develop conceptual, analytical and decision making skills and prepares students to face the challenges of the complex business and organizational environment

Students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with the faculty. Special attention is bestowed when core courses are taught

This is a novel approach for betterment of education. Immediately after admission, the students are divided into groups of 8 or 10. Each group is assigned to a faculty member who will be their mentor for the ensuing 2 years

The groups meet to assess, analyse and rehearse. Skills are honed, programmes prepared and issues are discussed. Members of the groups prepare and make presentations. The assigned faculty member closely monitors activities of the group and provides necessary guidance. 

 

This programme helps the students shed their inhibitions, develop communication skills and become good orators. It effectively supplements personality development programmes conducted at regular intervals by renowned experts at the campus.