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Six-month leadership development program launched to groom Cinnamon’s next generation of General Managers The Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) has launched an intensive leadership development program in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The initiative is part of a six-month engagement following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this year. The first cohort of 15 senior managers from Cinnamon Hotels completed a week-long bootcamp at the ISH campus in Gurugram, followed by a week-long orientation across Leela Palace properties in New Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Bengaluru. The bespoke program is designed to groom high-potential talent for General Manager roles as Cinnamon scales its brand and enters the luxury segment. Faculty from academia and industry delivered core modules on Finance, Digital Transformation, Marketing, and People Leadership. The orientation at Leela’s flagship luxury hotels gave participants both guest and operational exposure, immersing them in delivering luxury experiences from front to back. This collaboration falls under ISH Business Solutions, the institution’s executive education vertical focused on delivering capability-building interventions for the hospitality and service sectors. Built on ISH’s academic foundation and global affiliations with Sommet Education, the vertical represents ISH’s deep and sustained engagement with the industry in India and offshore markets. Dilip Puri, Founder and Executive Chairman, Indian School of Hospitality said, “The need to build a strong pipeline of future General Managers remains a strategic priority across the global hospitality sector. Future-ready brands like Cinnamon Hotels recognise the value of investing in human capital as they pursue rapid regional growth. ISH is delighted to be their knowledge partners to support the continued learning of their managers.” As the hospitality sector continues its transformation, …

The Education Promotion Society for India successfully hosted a comprehensive Round Table Discussion and Felicitation Program on December 16, 2024, in New Delhi. The gathering brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and educational entrepreneurs to discuss the transformative role of the private sector in higher education in India. The programme commenced with an insightful inaugural address by Prof. Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the National Board of Accreditation, setting the stage for thoughtful dialogues on the “Role of the Private Sector in Transforming Higher Education in India.” The round table discussion, moderated by Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri, Director of M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, featured eminent speakers such as Dr. Vedprakash Mishra, Pro-Chancellor of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research; Dr. Amit Banerjee, Chancellor of Siksha O Anusandhan; Prof. Victor Gambhir, President of JECRC University, Jaipur; Prof. N J Pawar, Vice Chancellor of Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth; and Dr. Ajit Parulekar, Director of Goa Institute of Management. The discussion highlighted innovative approaches to enhancing accessibility and bridging the skills gap in higher education. Private institutions bring in significant innovation, investment, and expertise, playing a crucial role in enhancing the quality of education, introducing cutting-edge technologies, and fostering industry-academia collaborations. Following the discussion, a session on Leadership and Excellence in Education was held, with Prof. T G Sitharam, Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education, delivering the chief guest address, emphasising the necessity for private sector involvement in education. Dr. MR Jayaram, President, EPSI Chancellor, Ramaiah University said, “The participation of the private sector is vital for creating a more inclusive and accessible education system that can cater to diverse populations and drive socio-economic development. It …