A leadership development program (LDP) was organized for St. Joseph’s Pre-University College (SJPUC) on 7th September 2022. Around 175 student leaders attended the one-day program. The objective of this program was to develop and strengthen leadership skills among the student leaders of SJPUC. Through this objective it was expected that students can then become better future leaders who can lead themselves and others in a responsible, effective and ethical manner.

The program coordinatorswere Dr. Caren Rodrigues (PhD, IIM Bangalore) and Dr. Anup Krishnamurthy (PhD, IIM Bangalore). Dr. Rajagopalan, Dean of SJIM, also hosted a session on leadership.

The Director of SJIM, Rev. Dr. Manoj D’Souza delivered an engaging welcome address. Soon after, the different sessions of the program started, which included sessions on leadership styles, building and leading teams, as well as leadership values from an Ignatian perspective.

The program ended with students learning essential skills that leaders should have, introspective insights about themselves that can help them become better leaders, and understanding how to lead teams. The program was well received by the students of SJPUC, who enjoyed the various session activities.