Industry speakers and subject matter experts :
Depending upon the industry requirement and latest trends in the business, various industry experts and subject-matter experts take sessions in the Foundation course every year to give enriching experience to the students.
HOORI DESPANDE
The workshop covered points like an introduction to assertiveness with the help of examples from characters of books, movies and real life. The difference between a passive, assertive and aggressive person was explained along with role plays to make it interesting and fun for the students.An assertiveness quiz was conducted to help the students assess the level of assertiveness. It was further discussed as to why people are not assertive as well as what are the ways in which a person can be assertive using verbal and nonverbal language.
DATE : WEDNESDAY, 23 JANUARY 2019
VENUE : 714 – IIS CLASSROOM
TOPIC : ASSERTIVENESS
ATTENDED BY : STUDENTS OF KINSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON
NAME OF THE SPEAKER : MS. HOORI DESPANDE
PARINEETI AGARWAL. (Chartered Accountant)
Ms. Parineeti Agrawal is a Chartered Accountant and a professional image consultant.” The main highlights of the workshop was what constitutes as personal branding and why in today’s date building a personal brand for yourself is so important. The features of personal brand was talked about like being authentic, having appropriate body language, being creative and also the steps we can take towards building it. All this was covered in a creative manner i.e AtoZ of personal branding. We spoke about how unless we believe in yourself as brands we cannot proceed so handouts and small cards of “I believe in Brand Me” were given which they can use as self affirmation tools. “
DATE : THURSDAY, 25TH OCTOBER 2018 (1:00 PM TO 3:30 PM)
VENUE : 714 – IIS CLASSROOM
TOPIC : GROW YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
ATTENDED BY : STUDENTS OF KINSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON AND UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA
NAME OF THE SPEAKER : PARINEETI AGARWAL
Mr. Piyush Nagda (Financial Markets (L-5))
CEO & Co-Founder, Talking Assets EduVenture Pvt. Ltd.
Guest lecture on financial markets was conducted by Mr.Piyush Nagda. The speaker introduced us to concepts relating the financial markets and its importance for the growth of economy. The aim to provide us a thorough understanding of both mechanics and the operations of financial markets, whilst paying particular attention to the trading and evaluation of securities in equity, commodities, currencies and bond markets was fulfilled aptly. It rose the students’ enthusiasm to know more about the industry
Mr. Bankim Mehta (Legal aspects of business (L-4))
BM Associates, Inc.
For starting a new business, the important knowledge which we require is of legal aspects. This module gave us a detailed information on laws relating to businesses such as HUF, taxation, insurance and other things.
Archana Jog – Corporate and managerial communication (L-4)
Communication plays a very important role in an organization. This module taught us about different types of communication methods and the importance of it in a business environment. It also gives knowledge about how to write business letters and e-mails for interviews which will help students for shaping the career and business.
Archana Jog – Communication team building (L-5)
Leadership, team building and communication being a integral part of a business curriculum we had a guest lecture solely based on it. The guest lecturer namely Mrs. Archana Jog engaged the class on the different aspects of the unit. She was very interactive when she covered topics like leadership and took into account our opinions and imparted her views on it. For team building and communication she conducted group activities to validate the theory she taught. Overall we had a very fruitful sessions.
Archana Jog – Corporate and managerial communication (L-4)
For starting a new business, the important knowledge which we require is of legal aspects. This module gave us a detailed information on laws relating to businesses such as HUF, taxation, insurance and other things.
Ms. Nidhi Banik – Image building (L-5)
Image building is all about enhancing self- persona which is of immense importance in business environment. This sessions touched every notes of image building right from ethics to universal customaries followed. It was very enlightening and gave us a hang how to carry a good persona.
Enrichment Program 2018-19
Shri Ashok Shah
Chairman, V-Trans (I) Ltd.
28th February 2019
Entrepreneur
Secret of Success
The 4 D’s
DREAM, DESIGN, DELIVER, DISCOVER
Dr. Mohini Billore
5th March 2019
Human Resource
Concluding tips:
-Business etiquette and professional communication increases the quality of life professionally and personally.
-Professional communication also enhances employee engagement and creating a conducive work environment.
Mr. Shrikant Aithal
6th March 2019
Legal framework in India
Tips for Business In India
-Know every aspect of legal environment that is applicable to your business.
-Learn from mistakes of other similar businesses.
-Learn the power of saving
-Do not ignore the Social & environmental impact of your business operation.
Ms. Arati Kedia
Co-founder, Rood’h Life
8th March2019
Mental health
For future managers:
– Change your lens Connect
Become abled
Don’t forget the child in you
Courage
Believe in you.
Mr. Shrikanth Iyer
Co-founder, Rood’h Life
6th March 2019
Digital detoxification
Tips for Digital Detoxification
–Read a book : talk about the book to someone face to face.
–Plant a seed : Nurture it
–Start a Journal : Write you mind out.
Mr. Vikash Agarwal
Co-founder, CAGRfunds
28th February 2019
Financial Planning &Wealth management
Tips for financial Planning & Wealth Management
– Remember the “Rule of 72”
– Power of Compounding
– Study your investment options
– Diversify your portfolio
– Talk about you investment
– Focus on Financial Literacy
– Build you emergency fund
Ms. Nidhi Banik (Image Consulting)
Mr. Archana Jog (Communications)
Mr. Gagan Chaudhary (Entrepreneurship)
Ms. Shobha Vankatesh (Branding)