Business Meeting Discussion Scenario

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What did Pathak propose for the last session on the second day?

Each team to make presentations about five key initiatives they would want MRD to launch

What were the multiple objectives highlighted by Pathak for following this methodology?

Exposing participants to strategic questions, learning different methods for crafting strategy, and improving team bonding

According to Pathak, what was the participants' expertise in relation to his knowledge?

They are the experts on mining

What did Pathak plan to provide participants to stimulate them during the program?

Generic strategy thought-provoking analysis tools and frameworks Signup and view all the answers

Why did Pathak want members of other departments MRD interacted with to attend the program?

To foster better cohesion between MRD and its external interfaces within IndCo Signup and view all the answers

What was the main emphasis of Pathak's approach to the program?

Stimulating participants with strategic thinking Signup and view all the answers

How did Pathak propose the two-day program be divided?

The two-day program should be divided into eight sessions, with each session lasting 90 minutes. Signup and view all the answers

What activities did Pathak mention will be included in the program?

Short case discussions, 'energizers', and exercises. Signup and view all the answers

How did Pathak plan to summarize the group discussions?

Participants will summarize the group discussions. Signup and view all the answers

What did Pathak promise to create in the program?

A customized variation of the Lego exercise. Signup and view all the answers

What did Pathak say he would provide to each group member during the sessions?

A strategic question to consider for 15 minutes. Signup and view all the answers

How did Pathak mention the class would discuss the questions?

The entire class will discuss the questions together. Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of a training manager at IndCo?

Designing training content, determining training delivery mechanisms, conducting participant assessments, identifying process improvements, suggesting internal and external training delivery possibilities, developing training plans, and managing end-to-end operations. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Atul Arun Pathak and where does he work?

Atul Arun Pathak is an Associate Professor in the Corporate Strategy Area at the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur, India. Signup and view all the answers

What is the currency conversion rate between INR and US dollars?

1 INR = US$0.02 Signup and view all the answers

What are the expectations for training managers at IndCo?

To suggest internal and external training delivery possibilities, ensure best-in-class delivery of training programs, develop training plans for various divisions, and manage end-to-end operations. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Sushmita Srivastava and where does she work?

Sushmita Srivastava is an Associate Professor in the Human Resource Management Area at SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, India. Signup and view all the answers

What was Mehta unsure about regarding the program's design?

Mehta was still not sure whether the program's design was suitable. Signup and view all the answers

What did Pathak ask Anand to draft?

5 to 10 key strategic questions Signup and view all the answers

What did Mehta hope for regarding Anand's initiative?

Not to move too fast without considering the risks Signup and view all the answers

What process did IMDC usually follow when outsourcing work?

Getting quotations from at least three vendors Signup and view all the answers

What did Mehta feel Anand had somewhat short-circuited?

IMDC's standard process Signup and view all the answers

What did Pathak plan to do with the strategic questions Anand drafted?

Develop and re-frame them Signup and view all the answers

What did Anand agree to create in the meantime?

A pre-reading pack for the project Signup and view all the answers

What are the key responsibilities in managing training delivery mechanisms?

Designing and delivering training content to meet identified needs. Signup and view all the answers

Who should be collaborated with to ensure effective delivery of training programs?

Planning and Infrastructure Management departments. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep abreast of various training delivery systems and strategies?

To introduce best-in-class training programs for IndCo employees. Signup and view all the answers

What criteria are used to decide whether to outsource training?

Competence, knowledge, availability, past feedback, understanding of business, and cost. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of managing the human resources at the IndCo Management Development Centre?

To have an engaged, competent team that drives high performance. Signup and view all the answers

How can the training programs at the IndCo Management Development Centre be improved?

By ensuring regular review and process improvement. Signup and view all the answers