In the current dynamic learning environment, education has extended beyond the walls of the classroom and case studies. Management students have gained access to a plethora of insights via digital platforms and one of the most enjoyable methods of acquiring knowledge outside the books is through educational shows.
Powerful documentaries and series that are capable of shaping leadership thoughts, honing analytical skills, and providing a global business perspective are the very content that streaming platforms are rich in. For MBA & PGDM students at the best management colleges in Mumbai such as IES MCRC, these shows could be a new way of getting to know the business world, the creativity, and the decision-making process from inside out.
This documentary takes a close look at the world of one of the most powerful business leaders on the globe. It reveals the triad of Gates' problem-solving, innovation, and charity activities.
Why watch it: Strategical thinking, leadership in crisis, and profit-sharing with purpose are some of the essential lessons for future entrepreneurs and management students.
Narrated by Emma Stone, this five-part series portrays the human brain's functions in terms of memory and creativity, anxiety and mindfulness and so on, and discusses them in quite a detail.
Why Watch It: Having a good grasp of psychology is a must for management students if they want to be recognised as good leaders. Emotional intelligence, focus, and motivation are as essential in the boardroom as they are in life.
In every episode a great designer or a thinker is shown, whose work can be traced in different fields of design - starting from the architecture to automobile. It emphasises how design thinking fuels business success.
Why Watch It: For PGDM students specialising in marketing, this show demonstrates how the ideas merge with the business strategy to create lasting value.
This documentary series takes an unflinching look at the corruption, greed, and bad practices that often characterise the corporate world and are part of the global economy.
Why Watch It: It is indeed, a must for student dealing with subjects like ethics in business, corporate governance or financial management. The real life stories gets the point across easily encouraging future business leaders to prioritise integrity and transparency.
In the series, the most successful coaches in the sports world open up and present their beliefs behind the success, the failures, and motivation - lessons that apply far beyond the field.
Why Watch It: It is a goldmine of leadership lessons for MBA or PGDM students. The different episodes reflect how goal setting, communication, and being persistent shape high performing teams - just like in business management.
Learning from movies and documentaries is not about replacing traditional education; it's about enhancing management learning through real world insights. These shows encourage critical thinking, creativity, and empathy, which are major skills for the future leaders.
Such a holistic learning approach is being imparted by IES’s Management College and Research Centre (IES MCRC) in Mumbai through classroom teaching and non-classroom activities. The ultimate aim is simple: preparing management graduates who have the ability to think globally and act ethically.
