Mysuru, Oct. 5- Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDM-IMD), Mysuru, recently hosted the 3rd International Leadership Conference on the theme “Leading in a Disrupted World: Reimagining Leadership for Complexity, Sustainability, and Human-Centric Innovation.”

This event was organised in collaboration with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) – SDM-IMD Centre for Management Excellence.

The conference was inaugurated by V. Susheema, Co-Founder & JMD, SYConE CPMC Pvt. Ltd., who spoke on “From Leadership to Exponential Futures.” In her insightful talk, she emphasised the impact of the changing geopolitical landscape, the disruptions shaping today’s business environment, and the need to redefine business strategies in an increasingly competitive world. She highlighted the importance of adopting an exponential mindset for leaders in the dynamic global context.

While reimagining leadership, Susheema underlined the necessity for leaders to design innovative projects and build futuristic development models. She also stressed that true leadership lies in inspiring and motivating people through impactful initiatives.

Dr. (Lt. Col.) S.N. Prasad, Director, SDM-IMD, spoke on the essence of great leadership.

Dr. L. Gandhi, Conference Chair and Associate Professor, OB & HRM, SDM-IMD, provided a detailed conference briefing and outlined its objectives.

A panel discussion on “Human-Centred Leadership in the Age of Technology” was also held. Distinguished industry leaders shared valuable perspectives on balancing technological advancement with human-centric values in leadership.