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Jaipuria, Noida’s Conclave on Corporate Communications brainstormed on the topic- “Corporate Communication: Do you see what I see?”

Jaipuria, Noida recently organized its first communications conclave with the theme “Corporate Communication: Do you see what I see?” The event, held on the 31st of January, 2015 was organized by faculty coordinators of the institute, and it aimed to drill home the importance of Business communications amongst future managers. Through panel discussions that brought together some of the sharpest and experienced minds in the field, it managed to do just that.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Lavleen Raheja, CEO & Chairman, Franklin Covey began the proceedings with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. It was followed by the welcome address by Dr. Poonam Sharma, who talked about the likes of Mr. Barack Obama and Mr. Narendra Modi, who have been consistently “touching people’s hearts” with their inimitable communication skills. She also stressed the importance of effective communications in a range of areas, including sales and marketing.

Mr. Raheja then gave a presentation on “7 Habits of High Effectiveness”. His ability to articulate complex ideas had the audience hooked from the first word. One of the important points he made was the significance of trust; for this topic, he used the example of GE, which has used trust as its driving marketing strategy to reach out to customers. He also added, “There is a growing demand for the art of communication amongst corporate companies and it has to be followed with actions.”

The panel discussion titled “Effective Communication, A tool for communication without authority” brought many prominent industry leaders together. This included Capt. Ved Prakash Singh, Corporate Head – HR, Jamna Auto Industries Ltd; Ms. Ira Aggarwal, Director Mission, I AM; Col. M.S Vilkhu, Advanced Communicator, Toastmaster International; and Ms. Mridula Lawrence, India Communications lead, CSC. Building upon their business experience, the panellists highlighted the importance of effective communication within teams, in cross functional teams and among people across all age groups.

The second panel titled “INSERT TITLE OF PANEL” brought together even more luminaries from the corporate world, including Mr. K.D Singh VP, Corporate Services, Maruti Suzuki Ltd, Ms. Poonam Jain, Founder President, Suprayas and DTM Toastmasters International, and Ms. Urvashi Sareen, Senior Manager, HR Tech, Mahindra. Sharing anecdotes and experiences with their own big name brands, the experts focussed on barriers in effective communications. They also offered ways to mitigate these barriers, which was quite helpful to future managers in attendance. Overall, the event offered participants an insight into corporate communications, which in many ways is the backbone of successful organizations.

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Industry visit to HPCL plant proves to be a valuable learning experience for students of Jaipuria, Indore

During the Oil & Gas Conservation Fortnight, held between 16 and 31st Jan by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Indore (LPG bottling) plant, students of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore had an opportunity to visit the HPCL plant. The purpose was obvious- students were to be educated on how huge plants function. This perfectly timed visit accomplished just that.

The purpose of the fortnight long celebration is to spread awareness about the conservation of Oil and Gas. Mr. Ravi Bhushan Bhattacharya, Senior Plant Manager, took things further by discussing alternative practices employed by HPCL and its diversified activities to deal with limited resources. He then focussed on LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) properties, usage, and how we can conserve Oil and Gas so that our future generations don’t suffer.

Mr. Anand then took the students around the plant, which is semi-automatic, equipped with flame proof machineries and other fire safety mechanisms. The company spends a total of 55% of total revenue on safety measures, as inflammable materials are involved at every step of the process. During the tour, all aspects of the plant’s activities were explained by Mr. Bhattacharya – from plant safety to the wide range of operations and processes. Finally, he talked about the PAHAL Scheme introduced by the Government, which is being implemented in metro regions. He went through its list of benefits, and how this new initiative affects the lives of locals and energy production of the future.

Students were not only excited to see LPG cylinders being filled at the designated station, but they were also eager to hear that there are several exciting opportunities for them in the field of energy management. As his parting shot, Mr. Bhattacharya asked students, “To realize the practical learning from this industry visit and make the most out of it. I myself have felt invigorated in the company of students so willing to learn.” This surely was a learning experience – students returned from the plant with an insight into its functioning and operations.

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"MBA teaches you the value of out-of-the-box thinking and how to go about it" says Vedant Vashishta recent alumnus, currently working with Carlsberg Pvt. Ltd

“It is easy to sit in an air-conditioned classroom and receive lectures on marketing, finance, and various other subjects; however, it’s very difficult to actually go out in the field and perform.” These are the words of Vedant Vashistha, a PGDM course batch 2012-14 alumnus from Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida. He was placed with Carlsberg Pvt. Ltd. India as a Key accounts executive during campus recruitment. He has been with the organization for almost a year and is looking forward to an exciting journey ahead.

Vedant describes his job as an exciting opportunity, although he admits to the complexity of the sector and domain. Talking about the challenges of his job, he explains that there are extremely stringent Government regulations in the marketing industry. However, he believes that he is making definite progress and he attributes it to his dual specialization in marketing and finance, as well as his ability to multitask.

“MBA polishes your personality”, Vedant says, discussing the importance of management education in the current business environment. He advises MBA aspirants to ‘learn by doing: “learn practical things and do your projects well. Also, try to think out of the box. Run-of-the-mill jobs and attitudes are not the way to succeed today.”

Vedant’s fondest memories from Jaipuria are from the time he spent in a hostel making friends and engaging in intellectual conversations. He is excited about what the future holds for him, and he is looking forward to meeting the challenges head-on!

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Jai-Utsav 2015

In the short span of 4 years, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore has emerged as the best private B-School of Central India and now it is back again with its exhilarating Annual fest, Jai-Utsav, a fun filled 3-day youth carnival with the right blend of academics, cultural, sports events. The theme is INDIA LIES IN YOU. India now has the world’s largest youth capital, the event aims in inspiring the Gen Y to unleash the true potential in them and building the leadership qualities to take our country forward to great level of heights.

Every year, Jai-Utsav witnesses unparalleled level of participation and the atmosphere gets electric with excitement, frolic, engagement and lots of fun. The fest draws participants not only from Indore but also from different colleges in India including our other 3 campuses in Lucknow, Noida and Jaipur.

This year Jai-Utsav would play host to number of events like Marketing Genius – Finance Genius – HR Genius, a unique 3-level management game along with events ranging fromdance competition, fashion shows to numerous exciting management games and Rock-band competition to tickle the wits of the best and the brightest who visit the campus. In addition to all this, the fusion of sports, drama and humour filled events and DJ nightwill make this carnival a grand one.

Date of Jai-Utsav: 12 Feb 2015 -14 Feb 2015
Venue: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore.

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Communication Conclave “Communication makes, sustains and breaks relationships.”

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida witnessed its first ever communication conclave held on 31st January 2015 with professors and professionals participating along with zealous students eager for heavy interaction. The main topic for the conclave was “Corporate Communication: Do you see what I see?”. The event was successfully organized by the faculty coordinators: Dr.Abhijit Nair, Ms. Richa Dhar, Ms. Kanchan Rana, Prof. Ashok Advani, Col.Rajpal and Dr.Niva Bhandari. The chief guest of the event was Mr.Lavleen Raheja, CEO & Chairman of Franklin Covey who inaugurated the conclave by lighting the divine lamp.

Dr. Poonam Sharma in her welcome speech focused on clear communication as the fundamental requirement for success. She, then tapped on the importance of “touching the locus” which means winning the hearts in style by quoting examples from speeches of Mr. Barack Obama and Mr.Narendra Modi. She also emphasized the importance of effective and clear communication in all the areas of sales and marketing; in fact in all the business domains.

Mr. Lavleen Raheja mesmerized the audience by his enthralling presentation, which focused on “7 Habits of High Effectiveness”.

He quoted the rising corporate demand for cultivating the art of communication clearly and the ability to follow the same with action. He then emphasized on the importance of trust using examples like GE to highlight the organizational shift from “profitability” to “trust”. He also spoke about the shift of organization towards value creation in every sphere of their activity.

The inauguration came to an end with a thanks giving speech by Dr.Abhijit Nair who quoted enthusiasm as the prime essence of communication.

The Panel 1 discussion came into action with focus on “Effective Communication, A tool for communication without authority”. The Panelists comprised of: Capt. Ved Prakash Singh,Corporate Head –HR, Jamna Auto Industries Ltd, Ms. Ira Aggarwal-Director Mission I AM . Col. M.S Vilkhu, Advanced Communicator, Toastmaster International and Ms. Mridula Lawrence, India Communications lead-CSC.” The session was moderated by Dr.Niva Bhandari.

The discussion started with a focus on effective communication throughout i.e. within teams, in cross functional teams and among people across all age groups. The speakers also shared their experiences.

The Panelists for the 2nd Panel were Mr. K.D Singh VP-Corporate Services –Maruti Suzuki Ltd, Ms. Poonam Jain Founder President Suprayas & DTM Toastmasters International and Ms. Urvashi Sareen Senior Manager HR Tech Mahindra, with the session being moderated by Prof. Ashok Advani. The speaker shared their real life experience with the help of stories and examples to emphasize on the barriers to effective communication and discussed the possible ways to mitigate the same. The panel also discussed about the various methods employed by organisations like Maruti Suzuki Limited and Tech Mahindra to overcome cross cultural challenges.

The discussion in the conclave amplified what Jimmy carter once said about cross cultural and cross functional communications: “We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.”

Write up courtesy– Tanya Ahuja and Karthikeya Agarwal
Photography– Tanya Kohli and Rishav Mohan

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Alumni Speak Jaipuria Noida

Mr. Yatish Wahaal talks about his meteoric rise and how Jaipuria Institute of Management helped him soar to towering heights of success

Saying that Mr. Yatish Wahaal has done Jaipuria Institute of Management proud would be an understatement. The fact that he is the winner of the first Chairman’s Medal given to alumni of the institute illustrates the significance of his professional achievements. A student of the 2007 batch, Mr. Wahaal remembers the fresh feel of Noida campus, and he credits the institute for giving him the right skills needed to make giant strides in his career. His success has led him to his current position as the CEO and Director of Nayati Healthcare & Research Pvt. Ltd.

Here, Mr. Wahaal talks about his professional growth and his institute’s role in his success. “I am really indebted to the house of Jaipuria because I feel that some of the very basic qualities they have instilled in me have resulted in the achievements that I have made,” he tells us. “It’s the passion for education, and not profits, that drives the institute.” He has, of course, reaped the benefits of his education, illustrated by his placement with Centurion Bank of Punjab. Mr. Wahaal bagged the placement at an interesting time for the bank – it was an in its expansion phase and his placement offered him a tremendous learning experience.

Since then, Mr. Wahaal has worked with Haier Appliance, a Fortune 500 consumer durable company, at a time when it was just setting up a base of operations in India. This was another position that gave him the experience needed to help him on his rise up the corporate ladder. He has also worked on several top rung projects, including the privatization of IPL, a gig for Sultanate of Oman and helping Sahara group acquire the Grosvenor House. He admits that it’s been a rewarding career so far and attributes it to the platform laid out for him by his institute.

Talking about his time at Jaipuria, Noida Mr. Wahaal says, “They offer plenty of scope to students to derive value from their education. Besides classroom learning, we did a lot of case studies, research work and industry visits that were really helpful. One of my most memorable experiences was working with Café Coffee Day with one of our professors. We did a live exercise at one of their outlets and helped create support material, including the idea of a signature CCD tune that worked towards their brand enhancement.”

Mr. Wahaal believes that it was exercises like these that brought him closer to his consulting career, which is his focus in the long run. Today, Nayati Healthcare & Research Pvt. Ltd. does its work in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas where there is no network of doctors and medical professionals. The idea is to take healthcare to patients in a model that’s economically viable and sustainable. “It’s something I am passionate about and want to do for those around me, Mr. Wahaal says. “I am indebted by the Chairman’s Medal given to me; however, I also look at it as a sense of responsibility.”

Going down memory lane and reflecting on his academic days at the institute is not always easy for Mr. Wahaal, as it fills him with a wide range of emotions: “There are many great memories attached to those times. But, what I appreciate the most was that our institute took our suggestions on board, like when we asked for help in learning a foreign language. Upon this request, the institute quickly organized French lessons for its student body.” And, in a parting shot to current students, Mr. Wahaal says, “The institute offers you a phenomenal platform, make the most of it and avoid taking short cuts.” With his experience, both as a student and a professional, students would be wise to listen to these words.

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Ayush Garg bags second place at an event held by IMA; discusses the beneficial initiatives by Jaipuria, Indore as the reasons behind his success

Ayush Garg, a student of PGDM 2015 at Jaipuria, Indore, recently did himself and his institute proud by bagging the second prize in a research and study event hosted by Indore Management Association. What makes his achievement noteworthy is the fact that his team had to fight off competition from 40 other teams who participated in the first round. Here, he talks about the competition and his passion for CIS, an initiative from his institute.

We begin with his newest achievement, and asked Ayush to elaborate on the nature of the competition. “It was all about a detailed presentation on your research and study performed to understand how we can reclaim India,” he tells us. “through various leadership requirements and convert them into management lessons.” Ayush’s management education gave him a solid foundation to succeed at this event; however, it also showcased another of his great qualities: his leadership.

The thing to note is that Ayush’s team consisted of juniors, which means he had to lead the way. It was a challenge he seemed to relish. He shares with us some of the times during the event where the team had to step up and elevate their approach: “The first instance was when we had to build a conceptual framework, which we then used to frame the overall presentation. Finally, we had to answer the questions posed by the judges during final round, which was challenging.”

There is definitely an air of confidence about the young man, and doing exceedingly well at a prestigious event might have a lot to do with that. But, according to Ayush, it was possible thanks to his learning at his institute: “Some of the things I learned here, including building a perspective on a topic, believing in yourself and presenting your ideas with confidence, helped me immensely through the competition.”

Ayush also talks about the Course on Independent Study, which was introduced as a part of the Jaipuria PGDM curriculum. It offers students an opportunity to study one less subject and carry out detailed research on a chosen topic. “I always wanted to explore and get deep into any particular subject matter, which drove me towards Social Commerce study,” he adds. “It’s a great opportunity for us students and I’m making the most out of it.”

While Ayush awaits the much deserved award (the ceremony is on the 7th of February), he dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and thanks his institute for instilling this belief in him. “Our institute started an entrepreneurship course, and there was the tie up with entrepreneurship promoting organization like NEN,” he says. “I would like to do something with everything we’ve been given, and become an entrepreneur in the education industry.” Ayush has his sights set on the future. And, judging by his early successes and the educational foundation provided by his institute, it is clear that he will reach his goals.

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Jaipuria Lucknow hosts IS Conclave that unravels the mysteries around E-commerce

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow hosted its Information Systems Conclave on the 13th of December, 2014. “Sailing the E-commerce Boat” was the theme for the day that brought experts in the exciting and dynamic industry to the campus. E-commerce has changed the face of business for many and is here to stay. Hence it seemed apt for the students at the institute to get an insight on how the industry works and opportunities that lay ahead.

Mr Neelabh Srivastav, Founder, Greenfield IT Solutions and Mr. Subhashish Roy, IT Security Consultant, Trendsetterz IT Services Pvt. Ltd were the esteemed guests for the events and they touched upon all varied topics including working of E-commerce, cloud computing and related security reasons. The venue was filled with students waiting in anticipation as they were keen to learn all about this new age business medium.

The conclave began with the traditional lighting of the lamp and a welcome speech by Dr. Ankit Mehrotra, Chairperson – PGDM, Jaipuria, Lucknow. He gave a brief overview of what one could expect from the conclave before handing over the stage to Mr. Srivastav. “The Enigmatic Commerce: Shifting Paradigm to look different” was the topic of his talk and through it he explained the emphasis of Ecommerce in our day to day lives.

E-commerce has definitely taken the world by storm and according to Mr. Srivastav it’s because of, “Benefits like saving time, more variety, less crowd, less taxes. However there is still lot of enigma about Ecommerce even today, especially when it comes to Hindi literature. That’s where the idea for my portal came from,” he says. He also talked about 3D retailing of Omni Channel Commerce to give students relevant examples from the industry.

Mr. Srivastav’s portal is Notnull that enables intellectuals to connect with each other. There are several research articles that those interested can access as well. Elaborating more on his venture, he says, “It is a platform to gain knowledge about creative stuff. The portal has got lot of success. Hindi for the first time got visibility through our website because there aren’t many Hindi literature magazines that you can find online.”

After that insight about the industry from Mr. Srivastav, it was time to focus on two other crucial elements of E-commerce; finance and security. “PCI Compliance: Confidence towards boosting consumer’s transaction” was the theme for the session by Mr. Roy and he began by saying, “Goal of PCI DSS is to protect information from cards and holders, defining a set of security requirements. Data Security status in banks needs attention.”

According to Mr. Roy, the service providers to banks also need to play their role by keeping up with the advancements. He then went on explain the Modus Operandi of Cashless Transactions. He believes the prerequisites for any cashless transactions are, “Infrastructure spread, technology, connectivity, data security, physical security, customer education and knowledge, customer friendly operations.”

To those who wish to start their E-commerce business, Mr. Roy had useful advice. “It is definitely going places, but you have to identify your target audience before taking the plunge. Know what you want to sell and its utility too. Focus on the thrust area for your ecommerce business. It’s important to be the Jack of one trade and master it too,” he thus concluded his talk and the conclave that offered students an insiders’ view of Ecommerce.

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8th National Annual Fest Abhyudaya-14 – Jaipuria Jaipur

“Be more splendid, more extraordinary, use every moment to fill yourself up”-Oprah Winfrey

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur organized its eighth national fest- Abhyudaya, 2014 at its premises on November 8-9, 2014. ABHYUDAYA is a podium to boost up the intellectual ability of students. It was planned as a two day mega event full of fun and frolic and a showcase of the very best in the world of B-Schools & Colleges and this was also reflected in the fest’s theme “The Youth Rises.”

“The greatest glory never comes from falling, but from rising each time you fall.”

The word Abhyudaya signifies rising and when one raises it means outshining as well.

The two day signature event of Jaipuria Institute of Management “Abhudaya 2014” started with zeal and enthusiasm at, Jaipur Campus much signifying the spirit of rising Youth. More than 400 students from 34 colleges are participating in the event. Students from various states like UP, Haryana, NCR and Rajasthan participated in the fest.
Active participation from well-known institutions like:

Ansal University, NCR, DelhiJaipuria Institute of Management, Noida
Arya College of Engineering & I.T Kukas ,JaipurMaharaja Agrasen institute of technology, Delhi
ST.Wilfred’s College, JaipurJaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur
Maheshwari College of Commerce and Arts, JaipurArch Academy of Design, Jaipur
Indian Institute of Learning and Advance Development, DelhiK.N. Modi University, Nevai
Central University of Rajasthan, AjmerRIET Chittorgarh
M.L.V Government College, BhilwaraICFAI University, Jaipur
Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology, JaipurPIEJ, Chittorgarh
Institute of Technology and Science, GhaziabadISIC, Jaipur
R.A. Podar Institute of Management, JaipurIIRM-FMS Jaipur
JK Lakshmipat University, JaipurIIIM Jaipur
Kanoria college, JaipurBanasthali University, Jaipur
MNIT, JaipurJECRC University, Jaipur
Mahatma Gandhi College of Pharmaceutical Science, JaipurAmity University, Jaipur
University Commerce College, JaipurNIAM, Jaipur
Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre, JaipurIIMET, Jaipur
University Maharaja College, JaipurBanasthali University, Nevai

 

The Inaugural Ceremony was graced with the presence of Shri. Mukesh Mishra, Founder & CEO of Jaipur Marathon and Mr. Aryan Maheshwari, Bollywod Actor. In inaugural speech, Shri. Mishra inspired the students to adopt a healthy lifestyle and do well in every area of their lives. On this occasion a Joint declaration was made for Institutional partnership of Jaipuria Institute of Management in the upcoming Jaipur Marathon in January 2015.

While addressing the youth Jodha Akbar fame bollywood actor from Jaipur, Aryan Maheshwari mentioned that his journey to success was not easy but with hard-work and continued faith in himself. he has achieved this and is hopeful of his success in future as well.

Dr. Prabhat Pankaj Director of Jaipuria Institute of Management welcomed the chief guests and shared his happiness over the overwhelming response from 400 and more participating students from various colleges. While addressing the youth he said that youth symbolizes energy, and everyone deserved to be called young if they have the energy and spark. However the true spirit of being young is what you do of that energy and how you make your lives more meaningful. Quoting, Shri. Harivansh Rai Bachhan he delivered the message of being strong alert talented yet humble.

The event was sponsored by Weather Conditioners, Sakshi Printers, Lucky Publicity, and many more.

30 distinguished guests visited the Institute as jury members to judge the potpourri of events organized at Abhyudaya. There were special guests from corporates like NBC Ltd., Time of India, Axis Bank, Wonder Cement, Indian Overseas Bank, to enamour the audience.

The first day of the event saw events like Treasure Hunt, Photography, Rangoli, Face Painting, Ad mad show, Bollywood Quiz, Best out of Waste, Solo Singing, Skit (Natak), and Solo Dance. The day concluded with Duet Dance and a marvelous open DJ Nite performance.

The second day was packed with exciting and rocking events like Fashion Show, Group Dance, Collage Making, Beta- Stock trading, Debate, Brand Dumb Charades, Paper dance, Entrepreneur-Business Plan, Kuch is Tarah-Brand Dumb Charades, and Comedy Show. The day concluded with live performance by VED band and a marvelous open DJ Nite performance.

The chief Guest of the Valedictory ceremony was Padamshree Arjun Prajapati, a renowned clay artist from Jaipur. Shri Prajapati is often associated as a man with a magic touch, who turns a stone into life with his gifted art which he mastered through continuous dedication, hard work and by understanding it from its core.

The winners were honored during the valedictory function and the certificates were distributed to all the participants.

The winning teams were as follows: for Day 1:

Event NameWinners
PhotographyArch Academy of Design Jaipur
Treasure HuntIBS-ICFAI University, Jaipur
RangoliJaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur
Face PaintingBansthali College, Jaipur
Ad mad showBansthali College,, Jaipur
Bollywood QuizJaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur
Best out of WasteCentral University, Rajasthan
Solo SingingMLV Govt. College Bhilwara
Skit (Natak)MLV Govt. College Bhilwara
Solo DanceArch Academy of Design Jaipur
Duet DanceJaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur

 

 

Mr. Deepak Middha
Student Coordinator
Ms. Rashmi Raj
Student Affairs Secretary
Prof. Lokesh Vijayvargy
Convener

For Day 2:

Event NameWinners
Business PlanPoornima College, Jaipur
Collage MakingArch Academy of Design Jaipur
BetaJaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur / MNIT Jaipur
DebateBansthali University, Nevai
Brand Dumb CharadesBansthali University, Nevai
Paper danceJaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur
Comedy ShowIndian Institute of Learning and Advance Development, Delhi
Group DanceMaharaja College, Jaipur
Fashion ShowJaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur
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4th Jaipuria Annual Management Conference (JAMC), 2014 dealt with the topic of “Employee Engagement: Harnessing Human Capital”

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida organised its 4th Jaipuria Annual Management Conference (JAMC-2014) on December 13, 2014 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.The theme of this year’s event was on the theme “Employee Engagement: Harnessing Human Capital”.

There were many other distinguished guests at the gathering, including Chief Guest Dr. A. K. Balyan, MD & CEO, Petronet LNGLtd., and Mr. Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, JCB India, who was the Guest of Honour. Mr. S. Y. Siddqui, Chief Mentor, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Mr. Kamal Singh, Director General, NHRD, and Mr. G. P. Rao, Management Advisor also attended as special guests. Also in attendance was Mr. Sharad Jaipuria, President of PHDCCI & Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management, and Mr. Shreevats Jaipuria, Vice Chairman of the institute, Dr. Rajiv R. Thakur, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida. The inaugural session of the conference began with the guests taking part in the lamp lighting service. After the ceremonial lightning of the lamp, Honourable Director Dr. Rajiv R. Thakur introduced the theme of the conference. In his welcome address, Mr. Sharad Jaipuria emphasised significance of employee engagement. He also stressed the importance of harnessing human capital for reaping the benefits of competitive advantage, productivity and growth for all the stakeholders in the organization.

Mr. G.P Rao, while presenting the conference overview, energized the gathering with his witty and eloquent deliberation on the need of employee engagement. He also introduced the agenda for the conference and the distinguished speakers in the inaugural session.Mr.KamalSingh, while sharing his thoughts on the event, presented important and interesting data on employee engagement, backed by research and rating agencies, including Dale Carnege, NHRDN and Tower Perrins.

In his address, the Guest of Honour Mr. Vipin Sondhi ignited the young minds in attendance by sharing four short stories that confirmed the importance and need of employee engagement for the success of any organization and its people. He stated that engagement initiatives are inclusive in nature and the drivers should ensure that everyone is a part of engagement, including leaders, followers, and both weak and strong players in the process. The key to the success of employee engagement lies in the hands of leadership.

The Chief Guest, Dr. A.K Balyan, while delivering his inaugural address, enthralled the audience with his pearls of wisdom. He emphasised the leadership-driven employee engagement endeavours, which is a combination of hardware and software, with policies and procedures being referred to as hardware and execution and people as software. He illustrated for an emotional connection between employees and management, and a commitment of employees toward the organization. He showed the immense benefits of engagement on the bottom line of a business. While delivering the vote of thanks, Mr. Shreevats Jaipuria appreciated the engaging deliberations of all the guests. He stated that employee engagement is a value chain and that all the stakeholders should chip in to complete this important practice. While organizations are taking important initiatives in this direction, business schools like Jaipuria Institute of Management are also instilling values and ethics in its students, the future flag bearers of employee engagement in organizations.As the session reached its end, the distinguished guests were honoured by presenting mementoes as a gesture of gratitude.

The first session on Leadership Values & Brand Alignment was chaired by Ms. Ester Martinez, Founder & Editor-in-chief, People Matters. The eminent panellists were Mr. Pradyumna Pandey, Chief GM-HR, JK Tyre, Mr. Deepak Dobriyal, VP-HR, Birlasoft, Ms. Usha Subramanian-VP, Technical and Campus-Mphasis, and Mr. Rajiv Kapoor, CPO-Fortis Healthcare.The session highlighted the different methods of defining values and their evolution. They also discussed the relationship between values and brand creation.The session was based on experiential sharing about how an organization defines and disseminates its values.

The second panel session on Employee Engagement Strategies & Best Practices was led by Ms. Shampi Venkatesh, CPO-NIIT Ltd. The eminent panellists were Mr. Sushil Baveja, President-HR, DSCL Ltd., Ms. Ashu Sawhney, VP-HR, DCB Bank and Mr. Abhay Kapoor, AVP-HR & Corporate ER, Escorts Ltd.The panel discussed the role of engagement by 3 key stakeholders: Reporting Manager, Business Leader, and HR. They also spoke about engagement at various stages of the employee life cycle, as well as the role of engagement for future generations. Also discussed were the role of communication,auto mationand entertainment in engagement.

In his special address, Mr. S.Y. Siddiqui spoke about the expectations of employees of different categories and age groups. He spoke about the various aspects of leadership, including mentoring, listening, influencing, and networking. He emphasised on the need to develop a culture of respect, empowerment, commitment and ownership within an organization. He shared that the best strategy for employee engagement is to develop an element of pride among the employees. He also discussed various HR initiatives at Maruti Suzuki and shared his insightful experiences.

The conference concluded with the conference summary by Prof. Abdul Qadir, Conference Coordinator and a vote of thanks by Mr. R.K. Rishiraj, Head Corporate Relations & Placement, Jaipuria Institute of Management.

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