PSG

Designation : Assistant Professor

Qualification : Ph.D, MBA, BBM

Dr. Manju has over a decade of teaching experience, 5 years of research experience and two years of corporate experience. She has been a key member of several path-breaking initiatives at the institute which include Anubhav 2012- an experiential learning project, Samyog- the World HR Day initiative- the first of its kind in Coimbatore and the first faculty mentorship workshop and the extended weekend internship program. She has participated in the Faculty development Programme at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and has also taken part in several National and International workshops organized by leading management institutes. She has also completed ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop conducted by ACTS- India, Mumbai. Her research interest lies in mentoring and she has also won the Emerald’s Literati Excellence Award – 2013 for her outstanding paper titled ‘A Model for Student Mentoring in Business Schools’. She also won the gold medal for innovation in teaching at the AIMS Silver Jubilee Annual Management Education Convention in 2013.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• PhD, Cochin University of Science and Technology, 2010
• MBA, Bharathiar University, 1998
• BBM, Bharathiar University, 1995

RESEARCH GRANTS AND AWARDS:

• Won the gold medal for innovation in teaching “We School Innovation Award” at AIMS Silver Jubilee Annual Management Education Convention conducted during 22nd -24th August, 2013. Won the Emerald Literati Outstanding paper award 2013 for the paper titled “A model for student mentoring in business schools”, International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 1(2), 136-154.

PRJ PUBLICATIONS:

• Manju, P. George, Srigayathri Devi, K., & Mampilly, S.R. (2012). Relationship between Neo Five personality profile and psychosocial maturity exhibited by B- school students in Coimbatore, Far East Journal of Psychology and Business ,Vol. 7, No. 2, pp 66-77.
• George, M. P., Shivaramakrishnan., Mampilly, Rupert, S. (2013). Personality fit between Mentor and protege dyads and its influence on the effectiveness of formal mentoring in a pcmm level 4/5 certified IT company in Chennai, India. Far East Journal of Psychology andBusiness, Issue No 10
• George, M. P., Srigayathri Devi, K. (2013). Enriching Learning through a Real Livelihood Experience, Far East Journal of Psychology and Business, Vol. 11, No.1, pp 1-10.
• Mampilly, S. R., Jose G., & George, M. P. (2013). A Power Based Explanation for Managerial Effectiveness, International Journal of Business and Management Invention, 2(6), pp. 56-68.

NON-PRJ PUBLICATIONS:

• George, M. P., & Mampilly, S. R. (2012). A model for student mentoring in business schools. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 1(2), 136-154. (Outstanding Paper Award Winner- Emerald Literati Network Awards 2013).

TRAINING ATTENDED:

• Participated in the 31st Faculty Development Programme in Management from June 15 to October 3, 2009 at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
• Participated in the workshop on Research Proposal and Report Writing conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad on September 18, 2009.
• Simulation for Management Teachers by IBS Hyderabad on April 25th -27th, 2011
• Thomas Certification Programme, August 19th -20th, 2011 at Coimbatore.
• Executive Competency Assessment and Development, conducted by Academy of HRD, Styrax consultants, Ahmedabad. Oct 13th -16th, 2012.
• Participated in the Case Writing Workshop Conducted by ISB, Hyderabad on May 29th -June 1 2012.

CONFERENCES:

• EMCC Mentoring e-Conference during 16-18 January 2013. The e-Conference was run in conjunction with the International Mentoring Association and the Mentoring Institute at the University of New Mexico.

BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS:

• George, M. P, (2013). Examining the Influence of Socio-Demographic Profile of Mentors’, on Mentoring Activities. In F.Kochan, A Kent, and A Green (In Progress) Title: Uncovering the Hidden Cultural Dynamics in Mentoring Programs and Relationships: Managing the Complexities. Charlotte, N.C: Information Age Press

TRAINING PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED

• Making of a Mentor- An in-house training program “Making of a mentor” was conducted by Dr. Manju P George and Dr. K. Sri Gayathridevi during July 20, 2013 and July 27, 2013.

PARTICIPATION IN TRAINING PROGRAMMES:

• Finance for Non Finance Executives, Coimbatore Management Association, 21Dec 2013
• “Certified Recruitment Analyst”, Middle earth consultancy and Carlton Management Institute,Bangalore, 14Feb 2014 – 15 Feb 2014.
• Timeless Leadership, TEQIP 11, 19Sep – 20Sep 2013
• Professional development and Teaching Excellence, Auburn University, Alabama, May 5th, 2014
• Advice for the Dissertation Chair, Florida A&M University Tallahassee, Florida, May 16th – 17th, 2014

POSITIONS IN PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC BODIES:

• Dr. Manju P George is a life member of the American Educational Research Association for Mentorship, member of Coimbatore Management Association and Coimbatore Productivity Council.