Grooming Future Leaders: IIT's New Training Initiative for Faculty

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) plan to introduce a two-year training programme to prepare promising faculty members for future directorial roles. Spearheaded by IIT Bombay, the initiative aims to train 300-350 academics with strong credentials, focusing on leadership, behavioural, and domain competencies.

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are planning a significant step forward in leadership development by launching a two-year training program for promising faculty. This initiative, led by IIT Bombay, aims to prepare these academics for future roles as directors at the premier institutions.

Officials indicate that the government is keen on grooming distinguished academics, with potential support from the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for this endeavor. A draft for the programme structure and selection criteria has already been prepared, focusing on high-performing faculty members with robust academic and research backgrounds.

The program, targeting 300-350 faculty members, will include three modules each year over two years, emphasizing key competencies. Through this effort, IITs aim to ensure a pipeline of qualified leaders who can continue to uphold and advance the institutions' prestigious standards.

(With inputs from agencies.)