According to Titrsanat, Ghasem Khorrami, CEO of the Industrial Management Organization, at the inauguration ceremony of the national “1,000 Managers” initiative, emphasized the pivotal role of managerial development in advancing human resources and enhancing the efficiency of the country’s industrial sector, describing the program as one of the most impactful national initiatives in the field of education and management transformation.
At the ceremony, Farshad Moghimi, CEO of IDRO, referring to the strategic objectives of the initiative, stated: “The ‘1,000 Managers’ program provides an opportunity to train purpose-driven professionals and to foster motivation for the development of the country’s industrial and mining sectors.”
“By acquiring skills and knowledge aligned with the missions of affiliated companies, participants in these programs will be able to contribute to addressing existing challenges in the industrial, mining, and trade sectors.”
Moghimi, emphasizing the necessity of institutionalizing learning from failure in academic and industrial environments, added: “In many countries, the analysis of failures is recognized as a foundation for progress and for reducing weaknesses.”
“We must move beyond the fear of failure in order to pave the way for development. Moreover, succession planning should be pursued in a systematic and interconnected manner across all levels of management.” He also identified the practical support of senior executives for learning and human capital as one of the key factors for success in development.
Subsequently, Seyed Abbas Hosseini, advisor to the Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, also emphasized the importance of developing multi-dimensional managers, stating: “For structural transformation and the revitalization of the country’s industry, we need capable managers with expertise in financial, technical, and industrial fields.”
“The development of purposeful and professional managers is considered a fundamental step toward effective industrial governance.” The national “1,000 Managers” initiative has been designed to select top instructors for the development of capable managers. Under this program, each participant is required to define a real-world project from their own organization and work toward solving it under the guidance of academic and industry mentors.
These courses are conducted with an “organizational problem-solving” approach and a focus on creating a “knowledge wave” in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and digital transformation, combining the experience of industry veterans with up-to-date knowledge in the training process.
It is worth noting that the “1,000 Managers” initiative has been designed across three levels—governance, business, and executive—which account for 5%, 23%, and 72% of the program’s quota, respectively.
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