SMVDU: The School of Business at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) inaugurated a three-day training program titled “Embracing Behavioral Skills for Workplace Effectiveness” for Shrine Board employees scheduled from 12th-4th Dec, 24, with the participation of 30 attendees. Prof. Jyoti Sharma welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of the program in fostering workplace harmony and enhancing professional capabilities. The first session, conducted by Prof. Suparn Sharma, focused on emotional intelligence. Dr. Shazia Bukhari conducted sessions on attitude and interpersonal skills, while Mr. Sumanta Sarthi Sharma provided valuable insights into mindful self-regulation. Dr. Arti Maini will discuss the significance of effective listening and life positions in shaping workplace behavior. Further sessions include exercises on behavioral harmony and the importance of gratitude at the workplace, facilitated by Dr. Rashi Taggar. Dr. Jyoti Sharma will address resilience building as a crucial component of behavioral skills. The program also features contributions from external experts, including Prof. Manoj Aggarwal from IIT-Jammu, who will elaborate on strategies to avoid and manage conflicts in the workplace, and Mr. Ajay Khajuria, who will highlight the role of constructive criticism in enhancing behavioral skills. Planned and coordinated by the faculty members of the School of Business under the guidance of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar, this initiative aims to develop critical skills among executives, reaffirming SMVDU’s commitment to professional excellence