Project Management using Microsoft Project - 11th and 12th Dec 2009

Project Management using Microsoft Project - 11th and 12th Dec 2009

Register today for a complete hands on session on Project Management Using Microsoft Project.
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Project Management using MS Project

A complete hands-on session on MS Project along with a brief introduction on concepts of Project Management. MS Project being one of the tools for Scheduling, Monitoring your Project Plan and Execution. It also helps you in estimating Cost, Resources and Tracking your project and gives you an opportunity to know where there is a schedule slippage or cost over run.

Why Ms Project?

Microsoft Project is a powerful business tool that allows a user to plan, monitor, and schedule using resources such as people, equipment, time and money. It provides easy-to-use tools that help in the analysis of project information by using Gantt Charts, graphs, tables, and views to track a project and quickly identify when the project is not progressing according to the plan.

Who Should Attend?

This hands-on is designed for project staff members and managers with little experience with MS Project. Upon participating at this programme, participants whose profile is given below, will be able to use the basic features of the tool and use it for day-to-day project management.

• Project managers who are responsible for schedules.
  
• Team members who are responsible for project deliverables.
  
• Business managers who are accountable for scheduled service deliveries .
  
• Construction managers and supervisors who must manage multiple resources within timelines.
  
• Network managers who are responsible for deliverables and services .
  
• Programmers who must report their objectives to managers against a specific schedule .
  

Programme Content

• Project Management
  
• Introduction to MS Project
  
• Establishing a Project
  
• Managing Resources
  
• Tracking Progress
  
• Sharing Resources across Projects
  
• Views & Reports
  
• Working with Multiple Projects
  

Methodology

Complete 2 days of interactive Hands – on – Sessions on a 2:1 (participant: PC) ratio.

Benefits of Participation

Key reasons for using MS Project includes

• Effectively manage and understand project schedules
  
• Get productive quickly
  
• Leverage existing data
  
• Build professional charts & diagrams
  
• Effectively communicate information
  
• Gain greater control on resources & finance
  
• Quickly access the information you need
  
• Track projects according to your needs
  
• Customize MS Project to your needs
  

Support on doubts or questions on MS Project post training would be responded over email or phone.

Dates / Schedule of Sessions

11th December 2009 - Registration	9:00am
11th – 12th December 2009 Sessions	9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue	S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research

Participation Fees

Rs. 10000/- per person for two days. A discount of 10% will be admissible on three or more nominations from an organization only where payment of fees is received in advance. Participation fee is non-refundable, but change in nomination is acceptable.

Nomination & Enquiries

Ms. Jerene Jose
Center for Project Management
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research.
Bhavans College Campus,
Dadabhai Road, Munshi Nagar,
Andheri (West). Mumbai-400058
India

Tel: 022 - 61460320, 022 - 61460225
Email: cpm@spjimr.org

Registration Form

Click here to download the registration form in pdf format.

Start Your Business Program at SPJIMR

Start Your Business Program at SPJIMR

Have you always wanted to start your business but wondered if you have what it takes?

Do you have a business idea but don't know how to convert it into a profitable business?

Do you know the critical success factors for starting and managing a business?

Are you ready to start your own business?

Starting a small business and making it a success requires hard work, focus and commitment. Start Your Business (SYB) is the first program of its kind; it polishes your potential for satisfaction and success as an entrepreneur.

Ideas and money are not constraints - having the know-how to start a sustainable business is. In the words of Prof Suresh Rao, Start Your Business (SYB) Program Coordinator, and Chairperson, Center for Entrepreneurship at S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), "We believe there is an unmet need among potential entrepreneurs in India for learning how to start and grow a business profitably and this entrepreneurship course would serve that need."

The Centre for Entrepreneurship at SPJIMR has designed a course for budding entrepreneurs who have the passion and willingness to start his/her own venture.

What is the Start Your Business Program?

Start Your Business Program is an entrepreneurial education program that serves the needs of budding entrepreneurs who have a business idea and are keen to convert it into a sustainable business. This program will assist you in acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitude for realizing your dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur. You get an opportunity to network with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists , marketers, service providers and others from the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Who is the program for?

This program is for you if you

• Are a graduate
  
• Aspire to become an entrepreneur
  
• Have a business idea
  
• Have fire in your belly

Entrepreneurs in the early stages of setting up their venture will also find this program very useful for writing their business plan. The Start Your Business Program can also help graduating students to get a head start in a new business venture.

What is the duration of the program?

The SYB weekend program extends over 16 weekends with full day session on Saturday and half day on Sunday. The schedule for Saturday is from 9:00am to 6:00pm with lunch and tea breaks and for Sunday from 9:00am to 1:30pm. After the completion of 16 weekends, you will present your business plan to a panel of Venture Capitalists, entrepreneurs and mentors.

LINK : http://www.spjimr.org/syb/syb_home.asp

ECONOMETRICS FOR MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (October 19-24, 2009)

ECONOMETRICS FOR MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(October 19-24, 2009)

FOR WHOM

This programme is targeted at the faculty members from Business schools who are interested in doing empirical research in the area of Management and related fields using econometrics tools. The programme is foundation course.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this programme is to provide an introduction to the participant about the subject of econometrics. It is aimed that, at the end of the course, the participants should fearlessly be able to engage in empirical research by using econometric analysis. The programme is useful to understand econometric estimation techniques, particularly linear regression analysis, through theoretical explanations and demonstrations using computer software packages.

COVERAGE

(A) Introduction to Econometrics:

• Simple or Two Variable Linear Regression Model
• Multiple Linear Regression Mode;
• Practical Aspects of the Linear Regression Models - Multicollinearity, Heteroscedasticity, Autocorrelation and Model Selection.

(B) Selected Topics

• Autoregressive and Distributed Lag Models
• Dummy Variable Model
• Logit and Probit Models
• Simultaneous Equations Models
• Introduction to Time-series Econometrics

PEDAGOGY

Lectures/Presentations
Econometrics Computer Software Demonstrations

FEE

For Participants from AICTE approved institutions : Rs. 4,000.00
From Non-AICTE approved institutions : Rs. 8,000.00

CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event of cancellation of nomination, full refund of the program fee will be made, if request is received in writing at least 15 days before commencement of the program. No refund will be made if such a request comes after this date. However, the amount can be adjusted against nominations in future programs.

DATE & VENUE

This programme will be held during October 19-24, 2009 at IIMK Campus, Kunnamangalam, Calicut. Accommodation will be provided on a twin sharing basis in the IIMK Guest Houses.

LAST DATE

Nomination forms duly endorsed by the Head of the Institution along with DD should reach the FDP Office latest by October 05, 2009. DD will be returned to those who are not selected for the programme.

Programme Director : Prof. Sthanumoorthy R

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON Integrating Spirituality and Mathematical Science

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON
Integrating Spirituality and Mathematical Science

December 21 - 23, 2009

After conducting series of International Conferences on different dimensions of integrating spirituality and management Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi now announces a 3 day National Workshop on “Integrating Spirituality and Mathematical Science” during December 21 – 23, 2009 at University of Delhi.

The Background

In India Mathematical science and spirituality have always gone together as the roots being same – Vedas. According to Vedic mathematics all of mathematics is based on sixteen sutras or word – formulae, for example, vertically and crosswise is one of the Sutras. These formulae describe the way the mind naturally works and therefore a great help in directing the student to the appropriate method of solution. Hence, the researchers put Vedic maths as the technology and science of order and precision, which maintains the uprightness of unity and also spreads variety with it. It is also said to be the Natural Law's structuring dynamic; it instinctively designs the source and goal of natural law, which is the orderly theme of evolution. Thus Vedic science includes gathering inner knowledge through reason and experimentation leading to direct perception of truth. The proposed workshop intends to initiate discussions on logical – mathematical approach to understand the nature of consciousness.

The Rationale

Recognizing the importance and place of the outer and inner sciences, the workshop will make the participants learn to integrate both to create harmony in our lives at all levels. Our technical capabilities are increasing at an enormous speed as compare to the development of values in modern societies. This is creating almost an empty culture. We need a broadly accepted spirituality in the present time that gives us purpose and meaning beyond the necessities of daily existence.

The Focus

There will be various panel discussions and resource persons delivering more theoretical kind of talks under the broad theme of “Integration Spirituality and of Mathematical Science”. This broad theme will contain the thoughts related to origin of natural sciences and systematic spiritual practices.

The deliberations will focus on:

1. Logical Mathematical Approach to Spirituality.
2. Mathematical Science as a Form of Spirituality and Spirituality as a Type of Science.
3. The Concept of Time and Space Vis – A- Vis Spirituality.
4. Mathematical Science And Supra-mental Consciousness
5. Mathematical Science and Mystical Experience.
6. Conscious Mind and Cognitive Artificial Intelligence.
7. Religio – Spiritual Sources Of Modern Science

Who can Attend

The proposed workshop intends to bring together the doctoral students, particularly young ones, working in the area of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Management, Life Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy, Spirituality and Religion on one platform to discuss the rationalistic – scientific approach to spirituality.

Venue

University of Delhi

Registration Fee

A nominal registration fee of Rs. 1000/ is charged per participant. The fee covers lodging and fooding and access to Workshop materials. The participants are encouraged to present their thoughts in a structured form during the workshop. Those participants who develop concrete ideas on the theme of the workshop will be provided a waiver of the entire registration fee.

Payment should be made in the form of DD in favour of ‘Registrar, University of Delhi.’

Form

To download the registration form click here.

Total Number of Participants

The Workshop plans to accommodate 50 participants. The selection will be made on the basis of genuine interest expressed by the participants. The Registration Form contains a section on Expression of Interest that is necessary to be completed by the participants. Please ensure that you submit a duly completed Registration Form.

Deadlines to Remember

1. Application Submission : October 31, 2009
2. Decision Announced : November 15, 2009

Workshop Organizing Committee

1. Prof. J.K.Mitra, Dean & Head, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi
   
   
2. Dr. Debadyuti Das, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi
   
   
3. Prof. B.K. Das, Head – Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delhi

Co - Convener

4. Prof. Sunita Singh Sengupta, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi – Workshop Convener

Address for Correspondence:

Please send the filled registration form along with DD to the following address.
Sunita Singh Sengupta, Ph.D.
Workshop Convener
Faculty of Management Studies
University of Delhi
Delhi – 110 007
Contact No. 9873167484
Email: sengupta.sunitasingh@gmail.com; sunita.singhsengupta@gmail.com

Patent Search (Sep 09) & Drafting Workshop (Oct 09)

Patent Search (Sep 09) & Drafting Workshop (Oct 09)

Advance Workshop on Patent Searching & Patent Drafting

IPR chair and IPR Cell, IIT Bombay is happy to announce a two day weekend advanced workshop on patent searching & drafting.

Objective of workshop:

1. To provide the guidance and the techniques for effective prior art searches required for patent application.
2. To provide the techniques for drafting an effective Patent Claim.

Pedagogy:

• Completely hands on.
• Assignments on searching will be provided which will be carried forward to patent drafting.
• Use of latest Patent databases.

Eligibility:

1. Those who have attended “Fundamentals in IPR workshop” in 2008.
2. Those who have completed any other basic course in IPR, specifically patents.
3. Fundamental knowledge on patents and its structure, application procedure is a prerequisite.

Dates:

Patent Searching: Sept 19, 2009

Patent Drafting: Second week of October (to be announced soon).

Timings of workshop: 0930 hrs – 1730hrs with a lunch break.

Registration Fees:

For IITB Community: Rupees Two Hundred only (Rs200/-)

For others: Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only (Rs250/-)

The registration fee includes patent search and drafting workshop.

Certificates will be provided only for those attending BOTH the workshops.

Being hands on, Seats are very limited

Venue:

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management.

IIT, Bombay, Powai, Mumbai -400076

Contact:

Mukundan R / mukundan[at]iitb.ac.in for further details

Registration fee time: 1530hrs – 1630hrs on working days.

MDP Lab, Third Floor, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay

“Q-Equip Business Innovation Award- 2009” at FMS Delhi

“Q-Equip Business Innovation Award- 2009” at FMS Delhi

Format of the Contest

• All the bonafide students of the second year enrolled in the MBA, Full Time course at FMS Delhi will be eligible to participate in the contest
• The eligible students can participate in Teams of 2
• The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of INR 1,00,000 (INR One Lac only)
• Additionally there will also be Running Trophies for the Winning and the Runner’s Up Teams. Certificates will be given to all the six finalist teams who are invited to present their entries

Tentative Deadlines

• Last Date for Submission of Participating Teams & Their Profiles: 28th October 2009
• Last Date for Submission of Entries: 28th November 2009

Surprise, Function and Experience: How Innovativeness and Utilitarian and Hedonic Attributes Affect Consumer Word of Mouth

Surprise, Function and Experience: How Innovativeness and Utilitarian and Hedonic Attributes Affect Consumer Word of Mouth

October 30, 2009
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Friday)
AC2 MLT

Purushottam Papatla

School of Business Administration

Abstract:
We propose and empirically test a theory to explain the volume and type of consumer word of mouth for products. Our theory builds on Chitturi et al’s (2008) theoretical framework and includes innovativeness as a stimulant of word of mouth. The theory leads to four sets of hypotheses. The first two are regarding the effects of utilitarian and hedonic attributes and the third is related to the role of innovativeness. Specifically, the hypotheses related to the role of utilitarian attributes are that satisfying consumers on such attributes does not generate positive word of mouth while not pleasing them on those attributes results in negative word of mouth. The hypotheses related to hedonic attributes state that pleasing consumers on those attributes leads to positive word of mouth but that not doing so does not stimulate negative word of mouth. The third set of hypotheses are that innovativeness increases the volume of word of mouth but that it could increase both positive and negative word of mouth simultaneously. The fourth set of hypotheses is related to the effects of ignoring the role of innovativeness in analyzing consumer word of mouth. We expect this to result in two types of effects: inflated estimates of the effects of utilitarian and hedonic attributes on word of mouth and incorrect signs for the effects. We test the theory empirically on consumer word of mouth over a seven year period for 279 models of automobiles across 36 brands. All four sets of hypotheses are supported by our empirical results and suggest that utilitarian and hedonic attributes play very different roles in consumer word of mouth. Specifically, utilitarian attributes are the primary determinants of negative word of mouth in that, if products are not satisfactory on those attributes, consumers are likely to express their unhappiness to other consumers. Satisfying consumers on these attributes, however, does not necessarily lead to positive word of mouth. Hedonic attributes, on the other hand, are primarily responsible for positive word of mouth in that, if they are pleased with the performance of products on those attributes, consumers are likely to discuss the positive aspects of the products with other consumers. Not pleasing consumers on these attributes, on the other hand, is unlikely to stimulate negative word of mouth. Product innovativeness plays a role that is different from that of product attributes. Specifically, innovativeness can lead to both negative and positive word of mouth. Additionally, because of this dual effect, omitting innovativeness from an analysis of the role of product attributes in consumer word of mouth can lead to inflated and incorrect estimates of their effects. We also present the managerial implications of our findings.

Riding the Asian Elephant – Emerging Opportunities in the Asian Technology Landscape

Riding the Asian Elephant – Emerging Opportunities in the Asian Technology Landscape

The role of technology in business has been ever-expanding, leading to increasing opportunities for technology firms. Asia has been at the fore-front of this knowledge Information technology revolution. As the centre of economic gravity begins its journey eastwards, we must ask ourselves the question – What can firms do to successfully ride the Asian elephant?

The Indian School of Business (ISB) and the Business Technology Club invite your presence at the first Annual Technology Conclave, to discuss this topic and much more. Located in Hyderabad, the emerging epicentre of the Indian IT industry, the ISB has always endeavoured to be the focal point for new ideas in this industry. The Conclave aims to bring together visionaries and leaders from diverse sectors like IT/ITeS, Telecom, High-Tech and Semiconductors to delve into the future of Technology in Asia.

In addition to the keynote speech to set the tone of the Conclave, we have two stimulating discussions lined up:

• Asian Markets – New Hotspots for IT Companies
• Improving the Bottomline – Next Generation Business Models

The conclusion also marks the culmination of the BTC-initiated ISB Corporate Challenge. We will also have several other activities to keep you entertained including quizzes and competitions. Finally, the Conclave is a wonderful opportunity to interact with the leaders charged with determining the future of technology.

So, book your calendar for October 23, 2009 and head to the Indian School of Business for the most interesting discussion of technology and its future. Please use the “Contact Us” page to find out more.

Agenda

9:30am–10:30am	Registration
10:30am–11:00am	Opening Ceremony Keynote Address and Address by the Dean, Chief Guest, Guest of Honour
11:00am–11:15am	Tea Break
11:15am–1:00pm (Panel discussion- Telecom)	Opening Talk by Panel Moderator
	Topic 1 - Speaker A
	Topic 2 - Speaker B
	Topic 3 - Speaker C
	Topic 4 - Speaker D
	Topic 5 - Speaker E
	Open Discussion and Q&A
1:00pm–2:00pm	Power Lunch
2:05am–3:45pm (Panel discussion-IT)	Opening Talk by Panel Moderator
	Topic 1 - Speaker A
	Topic 2 - Speaker B
	Topic 3 - Speaker C
	Topic 4 - Speaker D
	Topic 5 - Speaker E
	Open Discussion and Q&A
3:45pm–4:00pm	Tea Break
4:00pm–5:00pm	Student’s Presentation for the Business Plan Competition
5:00pm–5:30pm	High Tea and informal interaction of students with invitees

The Second International Conference on “Igniting the Genius Within” Leading and Innovating through Turbulent Times

The Second International Conference on “Igniting the Genius Within”
Leading and Innovating through Turbulent Times

October 22-25, 2009
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

This Second International Conference on ‘Igniting the Genius Within’, organised by the Centre for Leadership, Innovation and Change (CLIC) at the ISB focusses on leadership and innovation through turbulent times. This interactive conference offers participants a unique opportunity to tap into the confluence of three themes:

• Wisdom Perspectives: Ideas from the spiritual domain that could be applied in organisational context
• Scientific Principles: Based on latest research in the areas of neuro sciences, cognitive sciences, and complexity models
• Management Best Practices: Best practices from organisations around the world in the areas of leadership, innovation and change management

The focus of this conference is lessons and best practices that we can take away from each other and ideas that we can build on to create next practices in our organisations. In addition, the Conference introduces the participants to contemporary approaches for developing global leadership, igniting innovation in their respective organisations, and focus on the following key areas:

• Global Wisdom: Perspectives, principles and practices on leadership, change management and innovation
• Innovation: Business Innovation, Affordable Innovation and Innovative Business Models
• Leadership case studies: Examples, frameworks and stories from successful executives who led their organisations through turbulent times
• Change and transformation: How do we transform the organisations and change the mindsets of our employees (and let them change us)?

Second International Conference First International Conference

Schedule

October 22, 2009
2:00pm-4:00pm	Arrival and registration
4:30pm-6:30pm	Roundtable on Corporate Governance
7:00pm-8:00pm	Ajit Rangnekar, Dean, ISB O P Bhatt, Chairman, SBI Dr Prasad Kaipa, Executive Director, CLIC, ISB	Welcoming remarks
8:00pm onwards	Dinner
October 23, 2009 - Wisdom Perspectives
7:30am-8:30am	Breakfast
8:30am-10:00am	Dr Prasad Kaipa, Executive Director, CLIC, ISB Malli Mastan Babu, Guinness Record Holder-Adventure Sports	Setting the Stage – Leading and Innovating through Turbulent Times Dare to Live the Dream
10:00am-10:30am	Break
10:30am-12:30pm	Dr Satish Thatte (Chair), CEO, New Synergy Group Dr Venkat Krishnan, Professor and Director, Yale-Great Lakes Center for Management Research Dr Jody Fry, Professor of Management at Tarleton State University, Central Texas	Value – Based Leadership from Wisdom Traditions Perspective Enhancing Spirituality in Organisations: Role of Transformational Leadership Maximising The Triple Bottom Line Through The Spiritual Leadership Balanced Score Card Business Model
12:30pm-1:30pm	Lunch Break
1:30pm-3:30pm	Dr Reuben Abraham (Chair), Assistant Professor and Executive Director, CEMS, ISB Raghu Anantanarayan, CEO, Totally Aligned Organisations V Srinivas, CEO, Illumine Knowledge Resources	Topic to be confirmed Leadership and Innovation in Organisational Design Ideas to Ideals – The Citizen SBI Intervention
3:30pm-4:00pm	Break
4:00pm-6:00pm	Dr E Srinivas (Chair), Professor, XLRI Dr Sanjoy Mukherjee, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi IIM Shillong Kannan Srinivas, Consultant, Tata Consultancy Services	Wisdom: Conceptualisations and Relevance in Leadership Development and Business Education Wisdom Leadership: Some Insights from Classical Indian Literature Tiding Over Turbulence: Ancient Insights for Modern Leaders
7:00pm onwards	Entertainment and Dinner
October 24, 2009 - Management Best Practices
7:30am-8:30am	Breakfast
8:30am-9:30am	Dialogue with Dr Lee Hartwell, Nobel Laureate
9:30am-10:00am	Break
10:00am-12:00pm	MGPL Narayana (Chair), Vice President and Head, BS & CC, Tata Consultancy Services Dr Amit Nandkeolyar, Assistant Professor, ISB Dr Rajesh Chakrabarti, Assistant Professor, ISB	Applying Vision, Mission, Values in Daily Activities Creatively (VMDAC) Team Learning & Performance SBI story on Change
12:00pm-1:00pm	Lunch Break
1:00pm-3:00pm	Dr N Viswanadham (Chair), Professor and Executive Director, GLAMS, ISB Sherry Immediato, President & Managing Director, Society for Organisational Learning Dr Vijay Chandru, CEO, Strand Life Sciences	Innovation in Emerging Markets How Managers are Improving the Quality of their Collective Thinking and Increasing Innovation - Examples from SOL Community Topic to be confirmed
3:00pm-3:30pm	Break
3:30pm-6:00pm	Dr Brinda Dalal (Chair), Resident Scientist, Palo Alto Research Centre R Rajeshwar Upadhyaya, Visiting Faculty, ISB Ranjini Manian, CEO, Global Adjustments Services Pvt Ltd Kalpana Sinha, Director, People and Organisation Capability at the India Development Centre, Microsoft	Sustainable Innovation Ancient Indian World View: Contemporary Implications for Authentic Leadership Indian Roots, Global Wings Learning and Innovating from Experiences in the Indian Context
7:00pm onwards	Entertainment and Dinner
October 25, 2009 - Designing the Future
7:30am-8:30am	Breakfast
8:30am-9:30am	Special Session (To be Announced)
9:30am-10:00am	Break
10:00am-5:00pm	Co-Designing the Future Large Scale Change Event (Lunch break will be between 1-2pm)