Dr. INDIRA J. PARIKH
AntarDisha – Direction from within
Transforming you to be your own moral compass
We don’t just redefine corporate success and employee well-being at Antardisha; we draw inspiration from the rich tradition of our glorious India, where management principles were mastered. Our foundation is reflected in our name, ‘Antar,’ which means ‘Within,’ and ‘Disha,’ which means ‘Direction.’ It reflects the wisdom of ancient Indian philosophy, where the path to enlightenment lies within.
Our leadership approach is based on the teachings of prehistoric India and it aims to encourage a deep awareness of inner wisdom among organizations. This method guides teams to naturally distinguish between right and wrong. By doing so, it promotes thoughtful decisions and encourages lasting progress.
A Glimpse
Renowned for her notable accomplishments in the fields of leadership, human resources, and education, Prof. Indira J. Parikh is an acclaimed educator. She has a multifaceted history, serving as the President of Antardisha, Founder President of FLAME University and Dean at IIM-Ahmedabad. Dr. Parikh’s experience includes establishing management development programs, performing diagnostic studies for firms and serving as an independent director on the boards of more than two dozen companies. She has received numerous lifetime achievement awards for her contributions to education and women’s rights. Her academic work and publications regarding identity, culture, and leadership have earned her widespread recognition. She is currently working on a leadership model involving life stages, places, and leadership in changing social and organizational scenarios.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Education from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India in 1979.
- M.A. in Social Studies from the University of Rochester, New York, USA in 1969.
- Additional training in group process work, counselling, psychometric assessment, managerial and organizational assessment, and Rorschach techniques.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Education from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India in 1979.
- M.A. in Social Studies from the University of Rochester, New York, USA in 1969.
- B.A. degree.
- Additional training in group process work, counseling, psychometric assessment, managerial and organizational assessment, and Rorschach techniques.
Professional Timeline
1971-1974:
Assistant Professor in the Organizational Behaviour Area at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India.
1976-1979:
Dean at the Indian Society for Applied Behavioral Sciences (ISABS).
Founder Member of the Indian Society for Individual and Social Development (ISISD).
Dean of Research & Training at ISISD, Ahmedabad, India.
1980-1983:
Associate Professor in the Organizational Behavior Area at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Courses on Organization Structure and Institution Building, Organization Structure & Dynamics at European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD), France.
1983-1985:
Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Management, College of Business Administration, College Station, Texas, USA.
1985 onwards:
Professor in the Organizational Behaviour Area at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
1992-1995:
Chairperson of Sumedhas Academy for Human Context.
1995-2006:
Director of Sumedhas Academy for Human Context.
2002-2005:
Dean at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
2005-2015:
Founder President of the Foundation for Liberal and Management Education, Pune, India.
October 2015 onwards:
President of Antardisha, Ahmedabad, India.
Consulting Assignments (2000-2015):
Undertook various institution-building consulting assignments for organizations like AccelTree Software Pvt Ltd, Shaun Pharmaceuticals Ltd, BVLLP Chennai, Zydus Cadila, and others.
Awards and Honours (2011-2014):
Received multiple awards such as the "Outstanding Women Leadership Achievement Award," "Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education," and "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the National HRD Network, among others.
Other Position (2017-2021):
Advisor for Liberal Education Programs at Avantika University and Jain University.
Various leadership and advisory roles in academic and professional organizations like FICCI, CII, and DALHAM Foundation.
Board Memberships (Current):
Independent Director on boards of organizations like Force Motors Ltd, Hitachi Home & Life Solutions, National Securities Depository Limited, Reliance Life Insurance Company, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Co. Ltd.
Advisory Board Member at institutions like IIM SIRMULAR, Vellor Institute of Technology, IIT Gandhinagar, and others.
Current Businesses
Co-Founder and Chief Mentor at UBIEL President at Antardisha
Prof. Indira J. Parikh's Journey
Board Memberships and Editorial Roles
Current Independent Directorships include significant roles at Force Motors Ltd, Pune, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co Ltd, Mumbai and several others.
Past and Present Membership on Advisory/Academic Boards across prestigious institutions like IIM Sirmular, Vellore Institute of Technology, and Anant National University, Ahmedabad.
Our Founder
Renowned for her notable accomplishments in the fields of leadership, human resources and education, Prof. Indira J. Parikh is an acclaimed educator. She has a multifaceted history, having previously served as the President of Antardisha, the Founder President of FLAME University and as faculty at IIM-Ahmedabad. Dr. Parikh’s experience includes establishing management development programs, performing diagnostic studies for firms and serving on company boards as an independent director. She has received numerous lifetime achievement awards for her contributions to education and women’s rights. She is well-known for her works of literature and research on identity, culture and leadership and she has a solid publication record.
She is currently focusing on a leadership model that encompasses life stages, places and leadership aspects within changing societal and organizational contexts.
