AIMS Empowering Women in Academic Leadership Summit: Innovations in Leadership Development

SCMS Cochin conducted a two-day summit that aims to explore innovative strategies, tools, and techniques for promoting and enhancing the leadership capabilities of women in academic settings. By showcasing pioneering initiatives and facilitating knowledge exchange, this conference seeks to advance the representation and impact of women leaders in academia.

SCMS School of Business Cochin believes that "Empowering Women in academic leadership innovations in leadership development" will catalyse driving positive change and fostering a culture of inclusive leadership in academic institutions. We invite scholars, practitioners, and advocates from around the world to join us in this important conversation and contribute to advancing women's leadership in academia.

On a global scale, higher education needs to close gender gaps by promoting more women leaders, who will play a crucial role in achieving key Sustainable Development Goals, particularly:

• Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

• Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.

• Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries by 2030.

Conference Objectives at SCMS Cochin

• To provide a platform for sharing best practices and innovative approaches in leadership development tailored for women in academic institutions.

• To foster collaboration and networking opportunities among women leaders, educators, researchers, and practitioners in academia.

• To promote dialogue and knowledge exchange on the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for overcoming gender bias and barriers in academic leadership.

• To inspire and motivate women to pursue leadership roles, contribute to organisational success, and drive positive change in their academic communities.

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Conference Themes and Tracks:

The themes and tracks of the conference are to explore the growing scenario of leadership development tailored specifically for women in academic settings. This theme explores groundbreaking strategies, methodologies, and resources aimed at nurturing and enhancing the leadership capabilities of women in academia.

• Emerging Leadership Models for Women in Academia

• Technological Solutions for Leadership Development

• Intersectionality and Inclusive Leadership Practices

• Innovative Training Methodologies and Experiential Learning Techniques

• Resilience, Well-being, and Work-Life Balance for Women Leaders

• Case Studies and Success Stories of Women Leaders in Academic Institutions

• Skilling women to create Atma Nirbhar Bharat

Overall, the conference “Empowering Women in Academic Leadership: Innovations in Leadership Development" aims to showcase the Innovations in Leadership Development, explore the Tools and Techniques that empower women to thrive as leaders in academic institutions, driving positive change and nurturing inclusive, impartial, and vibrant academic communities.

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Conference Format:

The conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, paper presentations, and networking sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, share their experiences and insights, and gain practical knowledge and skills to advance their leadership journey in academia.

Conference Proceedings and selected papers shall be published in a special issue of AIMS Journal.

Target Audience:

The conference is designed for women leaders, Deans and Directors, Heads of Departments, educators, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in academia who are committed to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusive leadership practices.

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The Organisers: About AIMS

The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) is a professional, non-profit networking body of Indian B-Schools and, with over 850 top institutions as its members, it is one of the largest networking organisations of the world. To function as the true representative body of Management Education in India, for safeguarding the interests of the sector and contributing to quality improvement on a continuing basis. One of the core objectives of AIMS is its policy advocacy role in safeguarding the interests of business schools in India.

Host Institution: About SCMS Cochin

SCMS Group of Educational Institutions is a leading institution in higher education, especially in management, engineering, and technology. Inspired by its founder, Dr. G.P.C Nayar's mission of holistic quality education for moulding socially responsible Citizens, SCMS Cochin has a tradition of almost 5 decades of sustained and focused pursuit of its objectives. There are about a dozen institutions under its fold in diverse disciplines like management, engineering, biotechnology, commerce and humanities, architecture, computer applications, water, transport, polytechnics, and the like, operating from different locations in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India. This conference is steered by SCMS Cochin School of Business, which is one of India’s leading business schools, consistently ranked among the top 50 in the country, offering FPM and PGDM programmes accredited by the NBA and ACBSP since the last 3 decades.

Organising Committee:

Chief Patron

Mr Sudhir Sharma, President AIMS, Chairman, Master School of Management,

Chairperson

Dr Apoorva Palkar, Founding Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra State Skills University (MSSU), Past President AIMS

Conference Advisor

Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool, Mumbai, Past President AIMS

Dr. Ramaswamy Nandagopal, Immediate Past President AIMS

Conference Convener

Dr. Indu Nair, AIMS Executive Board Member & Group Director, SCMS Cochin School of Business

Conference Secretariat

AIMS Empowering Women in Academic Leadership Summit 2024

SCMS Cochin School of Business, Prathap Nagar, Muttom, Cochin-683106, Kerala.

Mobile: +91-9846234713

e-mail: wals@scmsgroup.org

Website: scms.edu.in/wals

Event Schedule at SCMS Cochin (Day-1)

Event Schedule at SCMS Cochin (Day-2)

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