IIM Sambalpur Hosts Global Learning Initiative With Harvard Business School Expert

Bhubaneswar: IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions on Wednesday hosted a Harvard Business Impact “Teaching with Cases” Seminar at its campus in Sambalpur. The two-day workshop, conducted in collaboration with Harvard Business Publishing Education, brought together IIM Sambalpur faculty members and PhD scholars for intensive training in the globally acclaimed Harvard case teaching method.

The seminar provided participants with hands-on experience with the Harvard case teaching method through interactive discussions, real case studies, and group activities. The sessions explored the opportunities and challenges of case-based teaching, techniques of framing appropriate questions, and strategies for conducting effective classroom discussions. A key highlight was exploring how Generative AI can support teaching preparation, from creating discussion plans and generating alternative case perspectives to provide intelligent analytics for accessing learning outcomes.

Faculty members also acquired knowledge of how AI tools can enhance teaching effectiveness, from supporting decision making to using intelligent analytics for better learning outcomes. The workshop encouraged active participation, open exchange of ideas, and practical exercises, leading the participants to rethink how to teach, learn, and lead in today’s changing world.

The seminar was conducted by Prof. V.G. Narayanan, Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, and Senior Associate Dean, Executive Education, Harvard Business School Online. Other team members were Dviwesh Mehta, Director- South Asia and Middle East, Higher Education; Harvard Business Publishing; Rahul Roy, Strategic Relationship Manager, Harvard Business Publishing; and Priyamvada Saraswat, Senior Research & Sales Support Specialist, Harvard Business Impact Enterprise.

Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur said, “In today’s era, AI is the equaliser, and it also integrates ideas as well. We all are aware of the disruption of AI. In this age of AI and rapid change in the business world, it is essential to focus on creativity, culture, and the human side of the business areas where AI cannot replace us. As a new IIM, we want to think differently, teach differently, and prepare our students to lead in this changing world.”

Prof. V.G. Narayanan also addressed the MBA students, staff, and faculty members of IIM Sambalpur on “preparing for a career in business in an AI world.”