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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Earns Harvard Leadership Certificate

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has received a certificate from Harvard Kennedy School upon completing the 'Leadership for the 21st Century' executive education program. The intensive program, attended by 62 students, involved daily sessions from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in freezing temperatures as low as -24 degrees Celsius. During his time at Harvard, Revanth Reddy interacted with students, presented the TelanganaRising vision 2047, and discussed potential collaborations with university faculty. He also met with Harvard professors to discuss frameworks for improving education quality and skills development.

Key Points: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Completes Harvard Executive Program

  • CM completes Harvard leadership program
  • Program held in extreme cold of -15°C to -24°C
  • Discussed TelanganaRising vision 2047 with students
  • Sought collaboration with Harvard Kennedy School
  • Interacted with Harvard Business School students
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Telangana CM gets certificate from Harvard on completion of executive education

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy receives a certificate from Harvard Kennedy School after completing the 'Leadership for the 21st Century' executive education program.

"welcomed them to share the opportunities and strengths of Hyderabad and Telangana as brand ambassadors - Chief Minister's Office"

Hyderabad, Jan 30

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday received a certificate from Harvard Kennedy School on completion of executive education. The Chief Minister and his cohort of 62 students completed their executive education program, 'Leadership for the 21st Century'.

After successful completion of the program, students were given the certificates by the faculty, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Friday.

The program was held typically daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., in temperatures around -15 to -24 degrees Celsius, it said.

The program began on January 25 at the famed Kennedy School at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with program orientation and cohort introduction. It started with the session on 'Analysing Authority and Leadership.'

The Chief Minister had left for the United States last week after attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting at Davos, Switzerland.

He undertook classes, assignments and submitted homework, and executed group projects with fellow global participants.

During the program, Revanth Reddy also interacted with the students of the Harvard Business School (HBS).

According to the CMO, a group of predominantly Indian students of the HBS had invited him to visit their school on Harvard University campus.

Besides understanding the career paths and challenges of the HBS students, CM Revanth also discussed several professional issues, including sharing his mantra of success.

Elaborating on the salient features of the 'TelanganaRising vision 2047', Revanth Reddy asked them to harness their networks and talent to help in the growth story of India, and welcomed them to share the opportunities and strengths of Hyderabad and Telangana as brand ambassadors.

Between classes, the Chief Minister also met Professor Dustin Tinsley, Vice-Provost and Head of Harvard-X, and Professor Jeremy Weinstein, Dean of Harvard Kennedy School.

After presenting the TelanganaRising vision document, Revanth Reddy sought a collaboration with the Kennedy School, for which the duo responded positively.

The Chief Minister also discussed various frameworks of education and processes needed for improving quality of education on a large scale, modern skills developments and impact of Human Resources development on economic growth.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While upskilling is good, I hope the trip was fully focused on work. With the state facing issues like water scarcity and farmer distress, the timing and cost of such foreign trips by sitting CMs should always be scrutinized. The real test is applying the learning on the ground.
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Aman W
Attending classes from 7 AM to 6 PM in -24°C! That's some serious dedication. Good to see him promoting Hyderabad and Telangana as a brand to the Harvard students. Attracting global talent and investment is key for our growth story.
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Sarah B
The potential collaboration with Harvard Kennedy School sounds promising. If it leads to tangible partnerships for improving our state's education system and skill development, it will be worth it. Focus on implementation now, sir.
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Vikram M
Directly after Davos? That's a packed international schedule. Hope the "TelanganaRising vision 2047" he presented gets as much attention and rigorous work within the state as it did at Harvard. Jai Telangana!
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Kavya N
It's inspiring to see an Indian leader on such platforms. Discussing large-scale education frameworks is crucial. But let's also strengthen our own universities and IITs to become global hubs, so future leaders don't have to travel so far for executive education.

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