Message from Dean
Prof. Subhash Sharma holds Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
(IIM-A) and Ph.D from University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles.
He is a leading Indian management thinker and his academic contributions to development of Indian Management thought have been widely acknowledged. Prof. Sharma is the author of the path breaking book, ‘Management in New Age: Western Windows Eastern Doors’. His other books ‘Creation from Shunya’, ‘Quantum Rope and Arrows of Time’, ‘New Mantras in Corporate Corridors: From Ancient Roots to Global Routes’ are also known for their creative ideas. He has published a number of thought provoking articles on management and on social concerns, in journals of national and international repute.
Prof. Subhash Sharma is associated with many educational institutions and professional bodies. He is also known for his contributions to institution building. He has assisted in the conceptualization and development of WISDOM (Women’s Institute for Studies in Development Oriented Management) at Banasthali. He is founder Director, Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru. He is also a founding Member of Indian Business Academy. He has received several excellence and chievement awards for his significant contributions including the ‘The Innovative Leader Award’ at the Global Leadership Conference, 2006.
Dean's Message
The world is moving towards a new vision of ‘holistic globalization‘ driven by four fundamental forces viz. force of market, force of State, force of people and force of self. In response to the same, a new corporate model has also been emerging wherein there is an integration of profit approach with social contribution of the corporations coupled with good governance.
The new holistic vision of the world and the new corporate requirements need a new breed of global managers who would not only contribute to the development of their organization but would also provide leadership to the society to make the world a better place for living. Indian Business Academy (IBA) was established on the premise of this vision of its founders and has significantly contributed in this direction through many creative and innovative ideas. In consonance with this vision, the aim of IBA is to develop future CEOs – Creative, Enlightened and Organic leaders to provide future leadership to industry and society.
‘IBA’ stands for three success mantras viz. Inspiration, Breakthrough and Achievement. At IBA, these three success mantras are represented by success formula viz. Success = Inspiration X Breakthrough X Achievement (S = I X B X A). Inspiration is at the root of all success. Breakthrough approach represents creativity and innovation as driving forces. Achievement represents an inner drive to make significant contributions in one’s professional career. These three represent the ‘IBA’ model of leadership. Students of IBA imbibe these fundamental values and this has led to their success in various walks of life at the national and global levels.
Learning at IBA is rooted in the 3 D model of Discussion, Dialogue and Discourse. This learning model, with roots in democratic world view, facilitates development of both left brain and right brain capabilities. It also helps in development of democratic spirit and democratic approach to decision making, problem solving and solution finding.
3D approach facilitates development of Creative, Enlightened and Organic (CEO) leaders.
IBA with its world class infrastructure, academic ambience, high standards of teaching, strong corporate connectivity and excellent placements, provides the right learning environment for the future global managers. We welcome you to be part of this new vision and new thought revolution, to become the best future professional manager.
Dr. Subhash Sharma
PGDM IIM-APh D (University of Southern California (USC) LA, USA)
Dean, Indian Business Academy