Post by Rajiv Ranjan Sinha

“Learning never exhausts the mind.” – Leonardo da Vinci 9th April 2026 marked a proud milestone — the completion of my 367-day learning journey through the Senior Management Programme (SMP) at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. This journey was far more than academic — it was a transformation in thinking, decision-making, and leadership perspective. I extend my sincere gratitude to the renowned faculty whose insights, rigor, and guidance made this journey truly enriching: • Prof. Neerav Nagar – Accounting, Financial Analysis, Costing & MCS • Prof. Satish Deodhar & Prof. Viswanath Pingali – Economics • Prof. Neharika Vohra – Leading Self and Others • Prof. Anish Sugathan – Corporate Governance, Ethics & CSR • Prof. Arnab K. Laha – Analytics for Decision Making • Prof. Anurag K. Agarwal – Business and Law • Prof. Swanand Deodhar – AI & ML for Business • Prof. Rajat Sharma – Digital Marketing & Marketing • Prof. Sanjay Verma – Information Systems • Prof. Rajesh Chandwani & Prof. Manjari Singh – HRM • Prof. Vineet Virmani – Financial Markets and Risk • Prof. K. V. Gopakumar – Knowing and Managing People • Prof. Chitra Singla & Prof. Mayank Varshney – Strategy • Prof. Amit Karna – Design Thinking • Prof. Sunil Sharma – M&A • Prof. Anand Kumar Jaiswal & Prof. Sourav Borah – Marketing • Prof. Debjit Roy & Prof. Sachin Jayaswal – Operations & SCM • Prof. Amit Nandkeolyar – Managing Negotiations • Prof. Pradyumana Khokle – Organizational Dynamics A special acknowledgment to my cohort of 127 accomplished professionals — the real strength of this journey. The diverse perspectives, case discussions, projects, and assignments made these 367 days truly transformative. My sincere thanks to Hemal and the VCNow team for their seamless coordination, support, and enabling this learning experience throughout the programme. 🔹 My Key Reflections from this Journey: • Moved from certainty to curiosity — asking better questions instead of rushing to solutions • Shifted from control to collaboration — enabling teams rather than directing them • Transitioned from authority to influence — focusing on alignment and trust • Evolved from execution-focused to people-centric leadership • Learned to balance risk with innovation — especially in an AI-driven world These reflections are not just academic learnings but real shifts in mindset and leadership approach, shaped through experience, discussions, and application. Grateful for the journey, the learnings, and the lifelong network built along the way. This is not the end — it’s the beginning of applying these insights to create meaningful impact. #IIMA #SMP #Leadership #LearningJourney #Gratitude #Strategy #Growth #AI