National Seminar On
Teaching Business Communication
at Indian Business Schools
March 16-17, 2001

The Scene :
Most business school in India put their students through a course on communication. There is, however, little agreement among them on what should go into it. The varied course titles tell the story well: Communication skills, Business communication, Organizational communication, Written analysis and communication, Executive communication, Managerial oral communication, Marketing communication, Business English.....
The B-schools agree that now they have to prepare their graduates to communicate with a much greater variety of people and in a much wider range of cultural contexts than just a few years ago. They readily accept that the challenge of communication is made tougher by the way information technology has fundamentally altered its scope and means. The emergence of unprecedented competition in the market place has made high levels of ability to communicate a matter of survival for managers. How should B-schools help their students face this challenge?
Some of the simplest and commonest skills are the hardest to capture, analyse, and teach. Ability to communicate is one such. All have it; few master it. The national seminar on the teaching of business communication brings together B-school faculty, management trainers, and industry representatives for a joint exploration of the issues involved in teaching this simple skill.

Objectives :
To determine the place of business communication on the B-school curriculum.
To develop and recommend a detailed syllabus for a business communication course that responds adequately to the needs of industry in the coming years.
To share with fellow professionals - business school faculty and independent consultants - successful teaching methodologies evaluation techniques, and other pedagogical resources.
To launch a special interest group of business communication professionals.

Participants :
The seminar is open to all the stakeholders - faculty who teach communication at B-schools, management consultants who train executives in communication skills, and managers, especially HR managers, who can articulate industry' experiences and expectations.

Procedure & Deadlines :
There will be three types of presentations at the seminar.
First key presentations. These will be delivered by eminent professionals as well as leaders of industry specially invited to share their insights with us.
Second, research-based presentations. If you would like to make a 10-15 minute presentation on any of the topics below or their subtopics, please send us (fax or e-mail, please) an abstract of about 200 words by December 20, 2000. By the end of December we will let you know if the organizing committee has accepted it. The full paper and registration form with the appropriate fee should reach us by January 31, 2001.
Third, relatively informal sharing of experiences of demonstration of techniques. For this also we need a brief note from you by December 20, 2000. Please indicate the minimum time you will need. The registration deadline is January 31, 2001.
Even if you do not wish to make any presentation, you are welcome to attend the seminar. There will be enough opportunities for you to contribute to and learn from the discussions.
Please register by January 31, 2001 at the latest.

Topics :
Here are the main topics that will be covered during the seminar. Your presentation should be related to one of them.
Business Communication : industry needs and expectations.
Impact of technology on interpersonal and organizational communication.
The business communication course at B-schools : current practice.
A forward-looking business communication course for B-schools.
Innovations in the methodology of teaching communication.
Innovations in the methodology of evaluating communication skills.

Exhibition :
There will be an exhibition of books, video cassettes, and CDs that will interest all the participants.

Registration Fee :
The registration fee (to be paid by a crossed demand draft in favour of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad) is Rs.2000 per person. Those who represent B-schools, however, pay just Rs.1000. The fee covers food and beverages during the seminar hours and the seminar kit that includes a collection of the seminar papers and a comprehensive list of resources for teachers/trainers.
The seminar is nonresidential. Board and lodging can, however, be arranged if requested by January 31, 2001. Please see the registration form for the details.

Venue & Dates :
The seminar will be held from 09:00 to 17:30 hrs
on March 16 and 17, 2001
at KLMDC (Kasturbhai Lalbhai Management Development Centre),
Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad-380 015, India.

Organizers :
The seminar is being organized by
The Communications Area of Indian Institute of Management,
Ahmedabad.
For further information and registration (and to give any suggestions) please contact :
Prof. Mathukutty M Monipally
OR
Ms. Geetika Kaushal, Academic Associate
E-mail : mpally@iimahd.ernet.in & geetika@cclan.iimahd.ernet.in
Website : www.iimahd.ernet.in
Phone : 91-079-6307241/6308357 Ext. 4945/4860/4851  Fax : 91-079-6306896

Communications Area
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Pursuant to the objectives of Management Students Forum (MSF) is organizing a one-day HR Seminar
"Kalptaru-2001"

Chief Guest of the Seminar :
MR. M. RAJAN
Divisional Manager at Life Insurance Corporation of India, Vadodara.

Theme of the Event :
  "Current HR Practice and its future role".
The event is aimed for the corporates and aspiring HR managers.The event will have speakers from well-known organizations. The event will also have a panel discussion.

For Registration Contact:
Management Students Forum,
M. S. Patel Institute of Management Studies,
(Faculty of Management Studies),
Opp. University Office, The M S University of Baroda,
Fatehgunj, Vadodara-390002.
Phone: (0265) 791179  Fax: (0265) 793229
e-mail: msf_baroda@usa.net & kalptaru_fms@yahoo.co.in

Date:
April 21, 2001 (Saturday)
Venue:
Conference Hall, Faculty Of Management Studies, Vadodara .

The seminar will start from 9:00 AM and will consist of 2 sessions with 4 speakers each, followed by Tea and Lunch breaks.

Seminar on
Quality Circle Integrated with TQM

Faculty :
A team of senior professionals and academicians will conduct the programme

Fee :
A concessional fee of Rs.600/- per participant

Coverage :
What is Quality Circle ? Relevance and Useful in ever changing world scenario. How to introduce it. The roles of personnel at various levels in promoting QC. How QC functions. Quality Circle & other concepts. Pitfalls to be guarded against. QCFI activities

April 21, 2001 - 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Venue : AMA Complex, ATIRA Campus, Ahmedabad-380 015

CAREERGRAPH
presents
The Seminar on
"CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND MOTIVATION"
by CAREER LAUNCHER

ALL THAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT BEING AN MBA

The Seminar will help you to know about :
The entrance procedures & processes. The preparatory needs. The relative positions of B-Schools.
Life at Campus. Placement processes.  Life after Campus. And also to clear the myths and doubts

Delagates include :
The Corporate hi-fliers. The recruiters. The stalwarts of the entrance processes. Professors. IIM alumni. IIM students. Achievers from various genres of life.

If you aspire to take up the challenge
of trying to be an MBA from a top B-School
You wouldn't like to miss out on this opportunity

Venue :
St. Xavier's College Auditorium
Date :
Sunday, April 29, 2001
Time : 4.00 p.m.
Passes are available from the CAREER LAUNCHER office
on a first come first basis. (Special quota for work-ex people)
The Seminar will be followed by a "Musical Encore" by "Chlorophyll Dreams"

Brought to you by :
CAREER LAUNCHER
20/1/AC, Ballygunge Stn. Road, Calcutta-19
Phone : 460 1800
&
THE TELEGRAPH

For details see Telegraph (Calcutta) April 24, 2001, pg.8

One day Seminar on
ISO 9001/2 Certified QMS to ISO 9001:200

Faculty :
Dr. Nikhil Parikh - Management Consultant and Trainer

Fee :
Rs.1000/- per participant. Concession for members 10%, Patron 20%.
Fee includes course fee, cost of  reading material, lunch and refreshments.

April 27, 2001 at Ankleshwar
April 28, 2001 at Vapi (9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.)

Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA)

Seminar on Quality Circle Integrated with TQM

Saturday, June 9, 2001 - 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Faculty :
A team of senior professionals and academicians will conduct the programme

Fee :
A Concessional fee of Rs.600/- per participant

Venue :
Ahmedabad Management Association
ATIRA Campus, Ahmedabad-380 015
Phone : 079-6308601-2-3. Fax 079-6308606.
E-mail : ama@ad1.vsnl.net.in Website : www.amaindia.org

Seminar on
"Simple Ways to Manage Your Attitude, Time & Goals"

Ahmedabad :
Friday, July 27, 2001 (9.30 am to 5.00 pm)
at AMA Complex, ATIRA Campus, Ahmedabad-380 015
Rajula
Sunday, July 29, 2001 (9.30 am to 5.00 pm)
Organised in collaboration with National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) Baroda Chapter
at L&T Ltd., Rajula

Faculty :
Mr. Vijay Batra, Think Inc., New Delhi

Fee :
A concessional fee of Rs.700/- per participant

For registration, please contact : Executive Director
Ahmedabad Management Association
ATIRA Campus, Ahmedabad-380 015
Phone : 079-6308601-2-3. Fax 079-6308606
E-mail : ama@ad1.vsnl.net.in Website : www.amaindia.org
OR
Mr. Hasmukh Adhvaryoo - General Management (P&A)
Metdist Industries Ltd.
Opp. Govt. Rest House, Rajula-365 560
Phone : (O) 2794-22790/22579, (R) 22791,  Fax : 02794-22578

Seminar on
"Seven Keys to Success the Matsushita Way"

July 28, 2001 - 9.30 am to 4.00 pm

Venue :
Ahmedabad Management Association, ATIRA Campus, Ahmedabad-380 015

Fee :
Rs.900/- per participant (Concession for members 10%; patron members 20%)

Faculty :
Mr. Vijay Batra, Think Inc., New Delhi

For registration, please contact : Executive Director
Ahmedabad Management Association
ATIRA Campus, Ahmedabad-380 015
Phone : 079-6308601-2-3. Fax 079-6308606
E-mail : ama@ad1.vsnl.net.in Website : www.amaindia.org

Ahmedabad Management

G. Narayana on
Excellence in Education

Sunday, November 11, 2001 - 9.30 am to 12.30 am
at AMA Complex, ATIRA Campus, Ahmedabad-380 015

For registration, please contact : Executive Director
Ahmedabad Management Association
Atira Campus, Ahmedabad - 3800154.
Phone : 079-6308601-2-3. Fax 079-6308606
Email : ama@ad1.vsnl.net.in Website : www.amaindia.org