Course Overview
Course Objectives
Course Faculty
Recognition and Certification
Date and Locations
Who Should Apply
How to apply
Application Review Process
Course Fee
Withdrawal Policy
Contact Information

Course Overview

In most startups, the intense demand on the entrepreneur’s time and resources makes the concept of spending time on process seem a luxury. However, it is rather a “force multiplier.” When implemented effectively, good business processes streamline a startup’s daily operations, kick in efficiency, and allow the entrepreneur to focus on matters of higher importance. In Successful Growth: Project to Process, participants will explore the critical frameworks required to build effective processes involving all key business functions in a startup.

Objectives

Successful graduates of this unique program gain the skills, confidence and knowledge required to help entrepreneurs build robust systems and processes that vastly expand organizational capabilities. They emerge able to work on the following:

• Developing solid leadership capabilities, and the ability to delegate and manage key leadership tasks
• Building, adapting, testing and establishing key processes and systems that enable efficiency and innovation
• Streamline operations and organizational design to accommodate growth
• Effectively managing cash-flows, and acquiring new resources for strategic growth
• Implementing new, effective approaches to marketing and communication with customers, suppliers and employees

Course Faculty

DVR Seshadri Adjunct Faculty, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

Prof. DVR Seshadri teaches courses in the areas of Business-to-Business Marketing, Corporate Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He was an entrepreneur in the Manufacturing sector for several years, before entering Industry to lead consulting and training projects for some of the biggest companies in the country. He also coaches entrepreneurs regularly. He is the co-author of two books Innovation Management and Global Risk/Global Opportunity, published by Sage India. Prof. Seshadri holds a B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) from IIT, Madras (1978), M.S. (Engineering Sciences) from University of California, San Diego and a Fellow title (Doctorate) from IIM Ahmedabad, with specialization in Production and Quantitative Methods.

Rajendra Bhat Chief Mentor, NEN

Rajendra Bhat has over 18 years of experience in entrepreneurship. Having started his career with one of India’s top IT firms, Raj went on to launch his own enterprise in the area of Web development while the Internet was still a fledgling business opportunity. Having led his startup through the boom and bust of the Internet age, he has successfully transitioned to the role of an entrepreneurship educator and mentor. Currently, he is the Chief Mentor at NEN Mentor Platform. Raj has a post-graduate degree in Business Management from the University of Mumbai.

Who Should Apply

This course is appropriate for faculty members with some experience in entrepreneurship education, and with a strong desire to help entrepreneurs nurture and grow their businesses. It is designed for faculty who wish to work with either fairly advanced entrepreneurship students or entrepreneurs.

Recognition and Certification

On completion of the course and the specified requirements, successful graduates will be awarded Certification in ‘Advanced Knowledge: Project to Process’ by NEN in association with the Wadhwani Foundation and the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board – Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Duration: 3 Days

Date and Location: October 29– 31: IIIT-Bangalore

How to apply

To apply for the course, please download the Course Application Form. If you’re unable to access the forms, please contact us at +91 80 4168 9193. Please print, fill out, and send the forms to us either via mail, e-mail or fax. Kindly go through the Enrolling Process Instructions carefully before you register.

Mailing address for applications:

National Entrepreneurship Network
113/1B, Benaka Tech Park,
Block II, Third Floor, ITPL Main Road,
Kundalahalli, Bangalore - 563 037
Karnataka, India
E-Mail:
Fax: +91 80 4168 9195

Deadline to submit application: October 15, 2012

Application Review Process:

With the growing number and sophistication of entrepreneurship educators in India, the demand for the entrepreneurship Courses, in particular, is strong, and we cannot guarantee space for all applicants. During the week following the application deadline, applications for the course will be reviewed by the Course Admissions Committee. The Course Admissions Committee will include members of NEN Trust, and may include the course Teaching Faculty, topic experts, and other senior NEN Faculty Leaders. We may follow up with you for clarifications post their meeting.

Admission is based on the applicant’s demonstrated passion, execution track-record, ability and commitment to make a difference in building entrepreneurship programs for their students, or in supporting entrepreneurs.

Notification of Application Status

You will be notified by email of your application status 1 week after the application deadline, which is 5 weeks before the course begins. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please call us at the office, or email us at .

Course Fee:

NEN Institutional Members: INR 22,472 (including service tax of 12.36%)
Non-Institutional Members: INR 50,562 (including service tax of 12.36%)

The course fees cover tuition, course materials including cases, and most meals. Travel and lodging costs must be borne by the candidate or their sponsoring institution. The NEN Education team will assist selected candidates in identifying and arranging affordable accommodation close to the program venue.

Course Fee Due Date:

Along with the acceptance notification, successful applicants will receive a course invoice and payment instructions. Late or missing payments can result in the applicant’s place being given to another candidate.

Advance Preparation

The course will have required advance reading and possibly other additional advance work. The advance preparation allows for the participant to extract much more value from the course, and for richer classroom interaction and a better experience for all. Once we receive your confirmation and your payment of course fees, you will receive emails notifying you of the advanced preparation requirements. You will also receive links to any materials which you will be able to download. In addition, we will contact you to assist with making any travel and accommodation arrangements.

Withdrawal Policy

We do understand that last minute problems do occasionally arise, and that it is sometimes necessary to withdraw from a course at the last minute. In this case, we will refund most of the course fee, subtracting Rs. 3000 to cover the NEN Trust administrative costs associated with the participant.

Course Cancellation Policy

Program dates, course fees and teaching faculty may be subject to change. Please check the NEN website for updates before applying. If a program is cancelled by NEN, the participants’ total course fees will be refunded. If for any reason, the course can’t be held on the scheduled dates – reasons could include bandhs, weather or other problems – NEN will work with the teaching faculty to reschedule the course, and the participants’ fee will be applied to the course on the new dates. NEN will not be responsible for travel, accommodation or other costs that may have been incurred by the participant.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to cover the entire course fees for NEN Faculty Leaders. Scholarships are intended for NEN Faculty Leaders from institutes that are unable to afford the subsidized course fees. Scholarships are not guaranteed, and they are not awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of demonstrated merit and need. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please download the Scholarship Application Form on our website, and send it to us, duly filled along with your course application.

Successful applicants who qualify for the scholarship will be expected to confirm their attendance by making a fully-refundable deposit payment of INR 5000 along with their course participation confirmation. The payment will be refunded immediately upon successful completion of the course. This refundable deposit is to ensure minimum last-minute drop-outs from the course. However, please note, in case you drop out for any reason within 5 days of the course, you will be eligible only for a partial refund of Rs.2000. This is to cover the administrative costs involved in the process.

For more information, please contact the NEN Education team at:

National Entrepreneurship Network
113/1B, Benaka Tech Park,
Block II, Third Floor, ITPL Main Road,
Kundalahalli, Bangalore - 563 037
Karnataka, India

E-Mail:
Tel: +91 80 4168 9193