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Leading the gram panchayat in a gunghat

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  • 18 January 2024
Suchananda Roy is a student of ISDM’s Post-Graduate Program in Development Management. During the rural immersion part of the program called ‘Realising India’, she met a strong and bold woman in her sixties who had served as a Sarpanch from 2004 to 2009 in Goth Gram panchayat in Ambah block in Morena. Her story is inspirational because she did this in a highly patriarchal society, where the practice of ‘Sarpanch Pati’ is still prevalent.Shivani*, a dynamic woman, faced backlash from…
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Know What Isdm Means To It’s Students

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  • 28 January 2019
Indian School Of Development Management (ISDM) is a family. A big one that too, with individuals so distinct from each other, that for an outsider it might seem impossible to imagine them working together. So what makes us work together? Or rather, how do we do it? Let me try and explain. This course, that is designed for creating self-aware individuals to go out and help build a better world, focuses majorly on Personal Mastery in Development Leadership (PMDL), Radical…
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It’s time we mainstream the development sector institutions!

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  • 1 March 2024
This piece talks about the need of the development sector institutions in today’s world and how my journey till now,as a student in this sector,has made me realise that there are many people like me but are unaware of such opportunities.I am an engineer by accident who always used to observe the inequalities happening around, be it in college life or two years of corporate experience. There always used to be a sense of helplessness within me of not being…
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Covid Action By Isdm Students

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  • 16 March 2024
The year 2021 had started on a high note for ISDM’s students, as many students trickled into the campus for offline classes. Discussions were livelier, clubs were formed, and everyone made sure that COVID-19 appropriate behaviour was followed. However, the last leg of this cohort’s journey had to be shifted entirely online since India started grappling with the pandemic’s second wave. Given the grave nature of the situation, ISDM’s faculty facilitated spaces for students to reflect on their experiences and…
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Is Social Entrepreneurship Revolutionizing India and Changing the World?

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  • 4 December 2023
In the words of Muhammad Yunus, the founder of Grameen Bank, “Human creativity is unlimited. It is the capacity of humans to make things happen which didn’t happen before. Creativity provides the key to solving our social and economic problems.” This statement encapsulates the essence of social entrepreneurship and its transformative impact on societies around the world, including India.Traditional economics, which primarily focuses on growth, often has a myopic view of progress. It measures growth based on output, production, and…
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Invest In People For Organisational Effectiveness

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  • 3 March 2024
With the spotlight on social purpose organisations (SPOs) to address enhanced vulnerabilities in the aftermath of the pandemic, talent becomes a paramount factor in its success. The Indian social impact sector attracts organisational talent with varied expertise and affiliations. An opportunity to make a difference and commitment to a cause that goes beyond individual needs and aspirations remains the common thread that unites social sector talent across organisations and roles.Our recent conversations with Chief Operating Officers (CEOs) and Human Resource…
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Impact Investing: Transforming the Landscape of Social Change

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  • 28 May 2024
The world is facing complex challenges, from poverty and inequality to climate change, access to quality education and healthcare. Traditional approaches to philanthropy and development aid are no longer sufficient to address these issues effectively. In response, a new wave of impact investing has emerged, aiming to generate both financial returns and measurable social impact. This blog delves into the evolving landscape of impact investing, exploring innovative financing models, showcasing inspiring case studies, and highlighting the importance of collaboration in…
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How working in the development sector is similar to parenting

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  • 4 March 2024
While there may be numerous ways of bringing up children out there in the world, there’s one irrefutable, universally-accepted fact about parenting – it’s tough. Funnily, the night-outs, the constant worrying, the trips to the doctor, the never-ending negotiations (give and take on every possible thing under the sun) are not the toughest parts – character-building is.We want our children to grow up to be adults with good judgement, the ability to tell right from wrong, people who can earn…
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How to Prepare for ISDM’s Online Assessment

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  • 29 December 2023
Hey future changemakers! If you’re reading this, you must be preparing for ISDM’s Online Assessment, which is a critical step that helps us assess your readiness for the program in the admissions process for the PGP-DM program. We know the Online Assessment might seem intimidating at first, but fear not – we’ve got your back!Before you start prepping, let’s make sure you’re aware of the basics. The Assessment has two main components — an Analytical Test and an English Test….
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How the Social Sector Shapes a Compassionate World

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  • 26 February 2023
If I can stop one heart from breakingI shall not live in vain- Emily DickinsonThe poignant words of Emily Dickinson echo a sentiment that resonates deeply within the hearts of those working in the social sector: the profound impact of even the smallest act of compassion or support. In her verse, Dickinson captures the essence of the purpose driving individuals in the social sector – to alleviate suffering, to bring sustainable social change, and to empower communities.The social sector is…
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