Programme Structure

The programme from 16 July to 25 September 2012 was spread across three months which included lectures, field visits, and two weeks of exposure visits in Delhi and Singapore.

Although based at the Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore(IIMB), participants went for study trips to Singapore and New Delhi. In addition, participants returned to their home constituencies for a two-week field assignment period during which they were expected to complete a series research tasks, practical activities and meetings.

16 Jul–2 Aug Bangalore
2 Aug–5 Aug Mysore
6 Aug–15 Aug New Delhi
16 Aug–2 Sep Field assignment in participant’s home constituency
3 Sep–5 Sep Bangalore
5 Sep–12 Sep Singapore
13 Sep–25 Sep Bangalore
Political leaders in India perform a variety of roles. They are expected to be:
  • CEOs—of their constituencies and are held accountable for development
  • Experts—on all types of issues
  • Party Activists—strengthening their political parties
  • Problem solvers—for citizens’ official and unofficial problems
  • Legislators—to make laws
  • Policy Implementers—when they are part of cabinets
Political leaders thus need to develop their capabilities on multiple dimensions. The i-WIL training focusses on Policy Analysis, Political Action, Personal Development and Perspective and Ideology---the four Ps of the Programme correspond to the four modules i.e. Policy Expertise, Political Skills, Personal Effectiveness and Perspective: Gender, Values and Ideology.

The modules combine intensive classroom lectures with practical field activities to ensure participants have the required knowledge and skills for a successful political career. Through a judicious mix of case studies, model parliament, exposure visits, field assignments in constituencies, and media interactions, the course provides the participants with hands on learning.

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Schedule

i-WIL programme held between 16 July to 25 September 2012:

16 Jul–2 Aug Bangalore
2 Aug–5 Aug Mysore
6 Aug–15 Aug New Delhi
16 Aug–2 Sep Field assignment in participant’s home constituency
3 Sep–5 Sep Bangalore
5 Sep–12 Sep Singapore
13 Sep–25 Sep Bangalore

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Accommodation

Accommodation costs for all participants are included in the India-Women in Leadership (i-WIL) programme fee. Housing is arranged by the programme organizers. In addition, three daily meals will be provided.

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Costs

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Carriculum

India-Women in Leadership (i-WIL) is a comprehensive programme aimed at preparing mid-career women to become powerful, visionary leaders in India politics. Read more about the structure of the programme.

The i-WIL curriculum is comprised of four primary study modules that have been carefully designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of and experience in politics, leadership and organisational management:

Module Subject
Policy Expertise Theory of Politics
Understanding India
Essentials of Economics
Ministerial Portfolios
Best Practices
Programme Implementation Specialised Elective Subjects
Practice Exercise
Political Skills Campaigns and Elections
Mobilising and Demonstrating Support
Constituency and Field Activities
Personal Effectiveness Character Strengths and Virtues
DISC Assessment
Emotional Intelligence
Conflict Management
Time Management
Situational Self Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Career Planning
Working with the Media
Effective Communication
Developing a Public Image, Building Your Brand
Vision, Gender and Ideology Learning from the Lives of Leaders
Political Leadership Concepts
Gender Perspectives
Ideologies
Analysis of Political Films

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