Candidates are guided through the process of finding an internship by the GIBS Business School in Bangalore (India): The School of Youth Leadership (SoYL) is a programme that helps students improve their leadership skills, gain self-confidence, and improve their decision-making ability. The Certification Programme in Personal Mastery (CPMP) is a major component of both the PGDM and BBA courses at the GIBS Business School. This course is focused on both the development of effective oral and written communication skills, self-confidence, the ability to work well with other people, and successful leadership in the workplace. As part of the course, students will learn about emotional intelligence and how it relates to their ability to lead others. There are a number of Leadership Development Programs that utilize real-life business situations to give students experience leading.
Some examples of these experiential leadership development programs include:
1. Business Mastery Program (BMP): Students are exposed to real-life business experiences in the form of business projects, company speakers, visits to companies, and learning through the use of case studies.
2. GIBS IRE Talks: The GIBS School hosts regular leadership talks by industry leaders, founders, and global thought leaders to discuss various leadership topics and share personal experiences with students.
3. Webinars and Panels: National and international leaders and experts in various areas of business and leadership will participate in webinars and panel discussions and share their opinions on important issues and trends in business and leadership. This allows students to broaden their knowledge and develop a more global perspective.
4. Value-Added Programs and Subject Matter Expert Sessions: These programs will assist students in developing new leadership skills that are currently in high demand by employers.
Finally, the Skills Mastery Program is a weekly programme dedicated to developing the interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills of students through personal development training. Through this program, students are assigned a mentor who will provide them with guidance and assistance in finding an internship.