Faculty
Dr. Vikramaditya Ekkirala
Associate Professor, Human Resources Management: +91-712-2805-1110
vekkirala@imtnag.ac.in
: +91-712-2805135 vekkirala@imtnag.ac.in
Academic Biography
- Ph. D in Business Management, in 2012 from Osmania University
- MBA (Human Resource Management), in 2003 from Osmania University, Hyderabad.
- Post Graduate Diploma (Industrial Relations & Personnel Management), 1994 from Osmania University, Hyderabad.
- B.Com, in 1988 from Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Work Experience
- Associate Professor - OB & HRM from April 2009 .
- Joined as Assistant Professor in May 2007.
- Head-Department of Management, Aurora's Post Graduate College, Hyderabad. (Affiliated to Osmania University & Approved by AICTE), (Sept 2006 - May 2007).
- Senior Faculty, Aurora's Post Graduate College, Hyderabad. (Affiliated to Osmania University & Approved by AICTE) (July 2004 - May 2007).
- Faculty, Suprabhath Institute for Management & Computer Studies (SIMACS) Hyderabad (Affiliated to O.U and Approved by AICTE) (Oct 2003 - July 2004).
- Visiting Assigment at IMT Dubai (Oct 2012)
Professional Experience
- Manager-Administration, Harsha Constructions, Hyderabad, (April 2000 - March 2002).
- Director-Administration, SMS Study Circle Pvt. Ltd., (July 1996 - March 2000).
- Manager-Personnel & Administration, Godavari Polymers Private Limited. (Aug 1995 - July 1996).
- Regional Executive - Personnel & Administration (South India) SKYPAK Couriers Limited, Hyderabad & Bangalore (May 1989 - July 1995).
- Manager, M/s Chary & Co., Secunderabad - (Dec 1988 - April 1989).
- Publisher & Managing Editor, "SAI BABA" Fortnightly Sai Baba Mission (Regd.) (May 1980 - Nov 1987).
Part-time & consulting Engagements
- Research Associate, XLRI-Jamshedpur. Worked part-time in consultancy and research projects between November, 2001 and September, 2003.
Academic Unit
- Human Resource Management
- Organization Structure & Design
- International Human Resource Management
- Leadership for Corporate Excellence
- Dynamics of Group Behaviour
- Strategy Formulation
Research Interests
- Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organization Citizenship Behavior, Ancient Wisdom
Research and Publications
JOURNAL/ PAPER:
- “The Role of Transformational and Transactional Leadership in Contextual Performance” V. Ekkirala Madhubala and Ashok Kumar. Presented at the 3rd Biennial Conference of the Indian Academy of Management on Rethinking Management Theory and Practice in the Present Economic Context, co-hosted by IIM-Ahmedabad at IIM, Ahmedabad, December 12-14, 2013.
- “Transformational and Transactional Leadership in the Indian Context”. Dr. V. Ekkirala, Madhubala and Ashok Kumar. Presented at the 5th International Conference on IT and Business Intelligence (ITBI-13) co-hosted by JUET, Guna and IMT Nagpur, held at JUET, Guna, December 13-15, 2013.
- Vikramaditya Ekkirala (2005). Leader Member Exchange and Employee Attitudes: A Study in the Indian Context. Management and Labour Studies (XLRI), Vol.30 (No.2) May 2005.
- Dr. E.S.Srinivas, G. Ashok Kumar and Vikramaditya Ekkirala (2006). An Examination of Transformational and Transactional Leadership: A Study of Dimensions and Outcomes in Indian Context. Management and Labour Studies (XLRI), Vol.31 (No.3) August 2006.
ARTICLES PUBLISHED:
- Vikramaditya Ekkirala (2006). HRM in Cross-cultural context: Challenges & Responsibilities, published in HRM Review -The ICFAI University Press, Hyderabad - Vol-VI (Issue-II) February 2006.
PAPERS PRESENTED:
- "Corporate Spirituality - The Alchemy of Social Sustainability" presented at AIMS International Conference on Value-based Management held at DSVV, Haridwar, August 11-13, 2010.
- "Emotional Intelligence - Emerging Issues for Research and Practice" presented at the XVIII Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAoP) held at IIT-Guwahati, December 14 - 17, 2008.
- "Leadership Insights from Ancient Wisdom" presented at the Sixth AIMS International Conference on Management held at IBA-Greater Noida, December 28-31, 2008.
- "Green Horizon - Red Signals: The Paradox of a BPO Business" Case study co-authored with Dr. A. Suryanarayana and presented at International Conference on Indigenous Management Practices (ICIMP-2009) conducted by Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University, July 16-18, 2009 which won the best paper award.
- “Emotional Intelligence – Emerging Issues for Research and Practice” presented at the XVIII Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (NAoP) held at IIT- Guwahati, December 14 – 17, 2008.
Achievements and Awards
- Compiled Faculty Handbook covering academic processes and procedures, and faculty roles to serve as a guide for all faculty members of IMT-Nagpur.
- Member of the four-member Faculty committee on Curriculum Re-organization and revision of course delivery mechanism for PGDM Program at IMT-Nagpur.
- Lead and coordinated, a student driven NGO initiative "KILKARI" supported by IMT-Nagpur involving students in programs to support an NGO sheltering physically challenged children at Katol, near Nagpur.
- Member of the team that designed the organizational procedure manual at Aurora's Postgraduate College, Hyderabad.
- Designed and implemented Student Project Internship Program with a five-stage evaluation process and prepared detailed guidelines and procedures for students and faculty on the SIP process
Training Programs conducted
- Training sessions (for two batches) on Team Facilitation for Manufacturing Function Personnel of Asian Paints Ltd in the Management development program on “Essential Competencies Acquisition (ECA)” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from November 18 to 23, 2019.
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Training sessions (for two batches) on Negotiation Skills for Manufacturing Function Personnel of Asian Paints Ltd in the Management development program on “Essential Competencies Acquisition (ECA)” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from November 18 to 23, 2019.
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Training session on Stress Management for Senior Managers of Power Grid Corporation of India in the Management development program on “Essential Competencies Acquisition (ECA)” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at off-campus client location from September 16 to 21, 2019.
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Training session on Time Management for Senior Managers of Power Grid Corporation of India in the Management development program on “Essential Competencies Acquisition (ECA)” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at off-campus client location from September 16 to 21, 2019.
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Training session on Effective Noting and Drafting for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Administration, Finance and Vigilance” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from July 22 to 27, 2019.
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Training session on Stress Management for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Administration, Finance and Vigilance” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from July 22 to 27, 2019.
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Training session on Group Behavior for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Administration, Finance and Vigilance” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from July 22 to 27, 2019.
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Training session on Stress Management for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Administration, Finance and Vigilance” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from July 23 to 28, 2018.
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Training session on Organizational Structures and Designing Effective Organizations for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Administration, Finance and Vigilance” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from July 3 to 8, 2017.
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Training session on Effective Noting and Drafting for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Administration, Finance and Vigilance” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from July 3 to 8, 2017.
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Training session on Change Management, Stress and Conflict Management for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Administration, Finance and Vigilance” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from July 3 to 8, 2017.
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Training session on Organizational Structures and Designing Effective Organizations for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Organizational Behavior and Leadership” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from July 22 to 27, 2013.
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Training session on Organizational Structures and Designing Effective Organizations for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Organizational Behavior and Leadership” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from March 30 to April 4, 2013.
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Training session on Organizational Structures and Designing Effective Organizations for Managers of Geological Survey of India in the Management development program on “Organizational Behavior and Leadership” conducted by IMT-Nagpur at its campus from 9 – 14th July, 2012.
- Conducted training session on "Organization Structure & Design and Developing Effective Organizations" for middle & senior level managers of Geological Survey of India on September 15, 2011, in the Management Development Program organized by IMT-Nagpur at its Campus.
- Conducted training session on "Work-Life Balance & Stress Management" for Entrepreneurs on August 18, 2010 in Small Enterprise Management Program (SEMAP) conducted by IMT-Nagpur in collaboration with SIDBI and Vidarbha Industries Association at Nagpur.
- Program Director, "Success Thru Harmony" - A two-day Management Development Program on "Self Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Work-Life Balance, Psychological well-being & Flow" offered by IMT-Nagpur on October 5 and 6, 2007 at Nagpur.
- Conducted one day program on Emotional Intelligence, Self Improvement and Team building for Software engineers at Ness Technologies Ltd., Mumbai on 20th April '06.