A nursery for Human Growth

SOIL : Genesis

School of Inspired Leadership was created in 2008

when top executives of corporations and spiritual

thinkers got together to address the most difficult

challenge of changing the reality of our current times, for

a better tomorrow.

SOIL was hence co-created by 32 leading companies

and supported by 25 NGOs

SOIL is fortunate to have been blessed by Swami

Chinamayanada, whose teachings inspire the

functioning of the B-school.

SOIL : A nursery for Human Growth

The Vision

To develop inspired leaders with Character, Competence and

Enthusiasm who Contribute to Creating Organizations of

Consequence

Inspired

by

(true/complete) knowledge gives discipline, from discipline comes worthiness, from

worthiness one gets wealth (of character and material gains), from wealth (one does) good

deeds, from that (comes) joy.

SOIL : Co-creators

Curriculum Design

The curriculum is of the highest quality and meets the needs of

the industry while focusing on contemporary global corporate

themes.

Selection of Students

Each student at SOIL is interviewed and selected by a panel of

leaders from the Industry Consortium.

Live Case Studies

Senior management from each company spends time with

students sharing insights from their experiences.

Mentoring

Every student is assigned a leader from the corporate world as a

mentor who helps the students work towards achieving their

learning goals.

Career Forward

Consortium companies lead our placement process, greatly

enhancing the scope of successful placements

SOIL is co-created by a group of leading companies from across industry

verticals that believe in SOIL and its value proposition.

Discovering the true power of your ‘i’

SOIL : A unique Business School

Sustainability

Diversity

Compassion

Ethics

Mindfulness

The Pillars of Inspired Leadership

Nurture Character through the practice of our

values through rituals and symbols

(like Morning Circle, Himalayan Retreats,

Appreciative Inquiry, working on Social

Innovation, Yoga, Simulation through theatre)

Build Competence by focusing on whole

systems thinking, a fresh and future ready

curriculum, teaching methods and spaces that

deploy multiple intelligences and one to one

mentoring by seasoned leaders and live

projects

Generate Enthusiasm by enabling people to

define their purpose, identify their gifts and

learn to leverage their strengths towards their

calling

Self awareness and pursuit of values unleash the creative potential of an

individual bringing him/her closer to the divinity residing within

SOIL : A unique Business School

Nurturing Character: Sowing the seeds of values based leadership

Sustainability

Diversity

Compassion

Ethics

Mindful-ness Being fully present and listening to the

inner voice

Right thing to do. Transparency, honesty in

what we think, act and feel

Empathy towards others, society and

humanity at large

Recognizing the uniqueness in ourselves

and in each person and leveraging the

same to help us realize our true potential

Is about using our resources to balance

the needs of today with those of tomorrow

SOIL : Nurturing Character

Sowing the seeds of values based leadership

Sustainability

Diversity

Compassion

Ethics

Mindful-ness

Morning Circle- Connecting the

group energy by joining hands, sharing

stories, chanting prayers

Himalayan Retreat – Visit to an

ashram to experience simple living, high

thinking

Appreciative Inquiry – Understand

and apply the principles of leveraging

unique gifts of the ecosystem

Self Leadership, Wellness & Yoga:

Course offerings that explore the divinity

within you

Practice:

SOIL : Building Competence

Leverage multiple intelligences and different learning styles to develop a

strong foundation of conceptual knowledge and application orientation in

the Business, Marketing and Human Resources domain

SOIL co-created by a consortium of 32

leading companies. The members...

Help design an industry relevant

curriculum

Provide year long individual mentorship

to our students

Visit SOIL to discuss live case studies

Lead the placement process

Practice

Fresh and future ready curriculum –develops whole systems thinking, emotional

intelligence and smart execution skill

Distinguished faculty from all over the world – academics, consultants and practitioners

Application focused “Career Days” conducted every Saturday to gain workforce skills

Action Learning projects sponsored by leading corporations to apply concepts learnt in

the classroom

Delivery of curriculum in an innovative manner for better absorbtion: role plays,

simulations, factory visits etc.

Role Model Leadership Circle“Role Model Leadership Circle” in which SOIL students

invite role model leaders to spend time with them in an

informal setting where they can ask questions about the

lessons of leadership that such leaders have obtained from

their personal and professional life which could be sources

of great learning for these students.

With Ankur Warikoo CEO,

Groupon India

With Anil Chaudhry

Country President &

Managing Director at

Schneider Electric ,

India

Himalayan Retreat - Appreciative Inquiry Course

Another learning intervention that unveils your real strength is the course on

Appreciative Inquiry conducted as a week-long program in the foothills of

Dharamshala (Sidhbari). Through various case studies, lectures, group

activities and reflection you understand what it is that you truly want to do and

how you can get there. And in the course of all this, you are supported by

faculty who have been leaders in the industry but have now chosen to develop

students and are driven by a deep sense of commitment and passion.

SOIL : Generating Enthusiasm

Generate Enthusiasm by enabling people to define their purpose, identify

their gifts and learn to leverage their strengths towards their calling

Marketing and Human Resources domain

Creating an ecosystem that

brings out the best in students

Collaboration is encouraged

and nurtured

Process of Listening Post

builds a trusting relationship to

share and receive feedback

Different partnerships to

enhance SOIL experience

Caliper

MESA research

Strategic Global Initiatives

PracticePhilosophy

SOIL : Unique Admission Process

SOIL’s unique selection process helps you to appreciate your gifts as a

leader and provides you rich insights to help you in your development.

1. Candidates assessed through Caliper–

Widely recognized profiling tool that

evaluates IQ, EQ and aspects of Time

Management

2. Selection through unique tool: Talent

Appreciation Process – Multi-method

3. Traditional IQ focused assessments such

as GMAT, CAT, MAT Not mandatory

4. Video resume, case analysis and value

centric assessment during interviews

5. Faculty member along with Consortium

members constitute the selection panel Caliper Report

SOIL : Learning Pedagogy

SOIL's learning approach focuses on applied learning, personalized

learning, accelerated learning and shared learning

Implementation

1. Participant centric learning through Action

Learning Projects

2. Personalized learning through an Individual

Learning Plan based on inputs from Caliper

Assessment, Development Center and

Mentorship program

3. Student Assessment based on pre-defined

learning outcomes: Role Model,

Accomplished, Competent, Beginner, Novice

4. Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to

society by working with an NGO as part of

the Social Innovation Program (SIP)

SOIL : Esteemed Faculty

Education at SOIL is driven by distinguished faculty who have taught and

consulted across the world. They help build a real time global perspective

of the business world, and explore new paradigms in learning and

innovation.

Dr. Lilach Nachum

Zicklin Business School, Baruch College, New York, Global Business Strategy

Dr. Milton Bennett

University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy

Simon Goland

Bainbridge Graduate Institute, Seattle, Whole Systems Thinking

Dr. Chiranjeev Kohli

California State University, Fullerton, Marketing Strategy

Claudio Dell’era

MIP, Italy

Shyam Viswanathan

Former Dean Executive Education, ISB, Crafting and Building Learning Organizations

SOIL : Ecosystem

SOIL : International Exchange Programs

Soil has partnered with 3 unique International Business Schools for it’s

Student Exchange Programs.

MIP, Italy - MIP ilke SOIL was co-created by key Italian

companies and Politecnico di Milano, one of the most

prestigious Italian universities. It is well known for its tradition in

excellence in technology and innovation.

BGI, Seattle - BGI was founded as an alternative to the

traditional business school model for students wanting to

integrate values about social justice and environmental

sustainability into their business education. They are the first

business school to offer an MBA in Sustainability and are

ranked in the top 5 sustainable business schools in the US

UNB, Canada – One of the top five comprehensive universities

in Canada. As the largest research institution in New

Brunswick, UNB conducts 80 per cent of the province’s

research.

SOIL and MIP Joint Degree Program

JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMME

Students joining SOIL’s flagship Business Leadership Programme

(BLP) can now opt for the Joint Degree Programme by paying an

additional fee. This will entitle them to attend select courses at MIP

Italy for part of the year and the balance courses with BLP at SOIL.

This will therefore, be the international component of our BLP and

will entitle these students to get the requisite masters” degree from

Politecnico di Milano.

SOIL : Full Time Programs

SOIL offers three full time 1 year post graduate programs to develop

professionals in diverse areas of business – modeled around Inspired

Leadership Framework

Business Leadership Program

Provides perspectives and insights to take on the

complex challenges of an interconnected

business environment

Specialization : in General Management & Marketing

Human Resource Leadership Program

Enables graduates and professionals to deal with

contemporary human capital challenges and issues

that shape modern organizations

Our Mentors

Mentor Name Profile Company name

Virender Bisht Director Technology Development Makemytrip

Vipin Arora Director - India Compensation & Benefits Honeywell

Vinit Taneja Founder Tresonance Consulting

Vikram Jit Singh GM HR Li&Fung

Tarun Gupta Ass. General Manager MPS Limited

Sumit RaiExec. VP & Head -PD, Rest

Bancassurance &GBMax life insurance

sumant Khare Principal Consultant Force Tech

Shantha Raju CEO Indus towers

Dr V.P.Singh Executive Director- Human Resources Devyani International

Faculty Profile

Total Faculty 53

Visiting Faculty 46

Resident 7

Ph.D. 9

Industry Experience 49

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SOIL : Accolades and Honors

Soil has been recognised as an ‘Innovation in Higher Education’

2010: A) IIM Ahmedabad named SOIL as a ‘game changer’

in Higher Education. B) Invited by the Planning Commission

of India to run a multiple stakeholder intervention with the

Planning Commission of India to resolve the nutrition need for

the nation. C) SOIL was named as amongst the top 3

Innovators in India by All India Management Association and

Accenture

2011: SOIL was Invited by the Planning Commission of India

to assist with the planning of the 12th Five Year Plan

2012 : A) SOIL was recognized by the academic committee of

CEDEP as an innovation in higher education B) Dr. Srikant

Datar of Harvard Business School invited SOIL in a

conference on ‘Rethinking the MBA’ to present it’s unique

learning model

2013 : SOIL Wins SHRM's ‘Game Changer' Academic

Institute of the Year Award

SHRM award

Industry Speak

Industry Speak

Professionalism and ability to learn are the qualities demonstrated by the SOIL students hired at HCL.

Ability to collaborate and apply their problem solving abilities so as to add value to the work assigned and produce results in line with desired business outcomes is highly appreciated.

Chief Human Resources OfficerHCL Technologies Ltd.

SOIL has over the years been a key partner in Maveric’s growth. We have consistently nominated Maveric managers to attend the BLP program at SOIL and have also been recruiting talent from SOIL every year.

Professional skills as well as life skills & values imbibed by students at SOIL are clearly visible amongst the Maveric’s who have joined us from SOIL.

Many of them are key resources in the Maveric family today”

Subramanian N.NDirector – Financial ServicesMaveric Systems Limited

SOIL : Alumni Speak

Learning at SOIL has helped me develop a

strong sense of business ethics which have been

imbibed from the five pillars of SOIL. The

extensive classroom sessions, mentor-mentee

program, numerous case studies and role plays

at SOIL have helped me to understand the

corporate world from a practical perspective.

- Prateek Kataria, (MLP Batch of 2011-12)

HT Media

The course on Virtual Teams by Svetlana

Mazdar, has helped me work cohesively in a

team with all members dispersed across

geographies. Nishchae Suri’s course on Total

Rewards makes me extremely comfortable on all

Compensation and Benefits related cases, giving

me a distinct edge along with the ability to

contribute more.

-Sulaxmi Prasad (HR Batch of 2009-10)

Agoda

The continuous engagement with industry leaders,

NGOs, live projects, vibrant classroom discussions

and distinguished faculty has provided conceptual

clarity in HR and its practical applicability. It has given

me confidence and the right attitude to deal with

challenging environment and perform with zeal while

being rooted in values and self belief.

-Natasha Mitra, (HR Batch of 2011-12)

John Deere

SOIL has given me the horizon to create new growth

paths and optimize and fine tune the strategies being

an Associate Business Manager in SAS. SOIL gave

me an opportunity to execute with the blend of

leadership, strategy and creativity. I am now more

confident of facing challenges with an optimism of

rising to the occasion while inspiring people on the

way and adding value to my organization.

- Jobby Mathew (BLP Batch of 2010-

11) SAS Institute Pvt.

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