The Centre of Excellence for Andragogical and
Pedagogical Sciences (CEAPS), SGT University, organized a Three-Day
Reflective Internal Leadership Development Workshop for Deans, Directors, and Heads
of Departments from 16th to 18th
March 2026 at the serene Classic Hill Top Resort, Chamba.
Designed as a leadership retreat, the workshop provided academic leaders with an
opportunity to step away from routine
responsibilities and engage in reflection, dialogue, and strategic thinking. The
programme was facilitated by Shri
Inderjeet Mittal, Master Trainer and Retired Senior Class-I Gazetted Officer
(equivalent to Director to the Government
of India), who brought extensive expertise in leadership development and
institutional training.
The workshop was structured to combine conceptual insights with experiential
learning.
Day 1 focused on foundational aspects of leadership, including the qualities of an
effective Dean/Director,
relationship-building, and understanding the distinction between a boss and a
leader. Participants engaged in
discussions and exercises on behaviours, collaboration, and negotiation. The day
also emphasized the importance of
developing a clear Vision and Mission for departments, aligning leadership with
purpose.
Day 2 deepened the engagement through sessions on ethics and values in education,
Interactive exercises highlighted
learning transmission gaps and the role of faculty in influencing student
performance. Everyone also started
consolidating their approaches and strategies.
Day 3 centred on reflection and consolidation. The day began with a Soul Nurture
Walk and exercises on happiness and
life balance, reinforcing the human dimension of leadership. This was followed by
presentations where departments shared
their Vision and Mission statements. On the final day, leadership and university
officials came together, creating a
platform for a collective amalgamation of ideas and discussions. This convergence
enabled participants to translate
reflections into concrete directions, ensuring that insights generated during the
workshop move towards meaningful
implementation.
Overall, the retreat reinforced the importance of vision-driven leadership,
collaborative thinking, and effective
execution, contributing to the strengthening of academic leadership at SGT
University.
