Archive · 8 Oct 2026
RIIM Pune Students Hear Leadership Lessons From D. Sivanandhan
Management students at RIIM Pune met D. Sivanandhan, a retired police officer who formerly led Mumbai Police.
He spoke about what leadership can look like in real situations.
He said leaders need discipline and should adapt when circumstances change.
He also stressed making decisions on time and staying calm under pressure.
Taking responsibility and acting with integrity were important parts of his message.
The session connected classroom ideas with lessons from professional experience.
Students had a chance to reflect on how they might handle future responsibilities.
RIIM Pune said it aims to combine academic learning with practical experiences.
Former Mumbai Police Commissioner D. Sivanandhan spoke with management students at RIIM Pune.
The interaction focused on leadership, decision-making and professional integrity.
Sivanandhan highlighted discipline, adaptability, resilience and ethical conduct.
He encouraged students to take responsibility, stay composed under pressure and make timely decisions.
RIIM Pune said the session complemented classroom learning with practical professional perspectives.
- Who
- D. Sivanandhan, retired IPS officer and former Mumbai Police Commissioner, interacted with RIIM Pune students.
- What
- A session on leadership, decision-making, adaptability and professional integrity.
- Where
- Ramachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM Pune), Pune.
- Why
- To give management students practical perspectives on leadership and professional responsibility.
- Guest speaker
- D. Sivanandhan, IPS (Retd.)
- Former roles
- Police Commissioner of Mumbai; Director General of Police, Maharashtra
- Host
- Ramachandran International Institute of Management (RIIM Pune)
- Audience
- Management students, faculty members and guests
- Key themes
- Leadership, decision-making, discipline, adaptability and integrity
- Related program mentioned
- PGDM + SAP – CXOs program