Team News Riveting
Raipur, April 21
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a leading institution recognized for #BuildingBusinessOwners, has meticulously crafted a pioneering executive program titled “Strategy and Leadership Lessons from Nature.”
The 3-day program is designed in partnership with the prestigious XLRI Xavier School of Management Jamshedpur. The deadline for submission and acceptance of nominations of the participants is June 10, 2025. Scheduled from November 7-10, 2025, at the Tadoba Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, this unique leadership initiative is designed to help C-suite executives and senior leaders develop systemic strategies for sustainable enterprise growth, inspired by insights from nature.
Announcing the initiative, Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur shared, “Nature has always been the best strategist, innovator, and aesthetic leader. This program will help C-suits to step away from boardrooms and gain fresh perspectives. This initiative challenges conventional leadership illustrations by building a synergy between nature and business. We are all keen to integrate ecological intelligence with strategic decision making to foster sustainability and growth.”
Leveraging nature’s four-billion-year legacy of innovation, resilience, and adaptability, this program will take participants on a first-of-its-kind learning journey through a blend of classroom learning, guided safaris, reflective exercises, and leadership discussions led by renowned academicians, strategy experts, and wildlife specialists.
The program tailored for C-suits offers an unparalleled learning experience that delves into biomimicry, circular economy, adaptability, and sustainability, providing actionable strategies inspired by nature’s intelligence. Through the ‘FINER’ framework (Flexible, Intuitive, Non-linear, Excitable, and Responsible), leaders will learn how these attributes manifest in the wild and their applicability in business environments.
Anchored in the Wilderness Leadership Framework, the curriculum covers Wisdom, Innovation, Leadership, Diversity, Endurance, Resourcefulness, Nurturing, Equilibrium, Stealth, and Synergy—all critical competencies for modern executives. In addition, executives will reflect on the ‘LEG’ (Laziness, Ego, Greed) framework, acknowledging how these traits, if unbalanced, can either drive excellence or disrupt ecosystems and organizations.
Established in 2010, IIM Raipur is a hub for nurturing dynamic leaders, equipping them with the knowledge, experience, and invaluable contacts needed to excel in their respective fields of business. Our institution draws strength from over 50 accomplished academicians across various business domains and over 700 of the brightest minds in the country. In 2024, IIM Raipur proudly achieved significant rankings, including 14th in the MHRD-NIRF Business Ranking, in 2023, securing the top spot in the CSR-GHRDC B-school ranking, and ranking 8th in the Outlook-ICARE list. We are one of the fastest-growing IIMs in the nation. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Chhattisgarh, Naya Raipur, our new, state-of-the-art campus seamlessly blends modern architecture with Chhattisgarh’s rich culture and heritage, creating a unique and inspiring learning environment.
