Jagan Institute of Management Studies had the privilege of hosting a panel on "Transforming Talent: For a Greater Tomorrow" during the orientation week for the incoming PGDM (2024-26) students. It was an honour to welcome esteemed industry experts and leaders from Human Resources and Business.
Panelists:
- Dr. Ashok Balyan - Former MD Petronet LNG, CEO of Oil & Gas Business at Reliance Group, and Director (HR), ONGC.
- Dr. Alka Mittal - Former CMD and D(HR) of ONGC.
The event was expertly moderated by Ms. Premlata, GM(HR) at NTPC &CHRO(NSPCL).
Key Takeaways:
Knowledge and Inner Strength Building
- Reading Across Domains: Expanding knowledge in various fields.
- Inner Strength: Building resilience.
- Peer Bonding: Strengthening relationships.
- Agility: Embracing challenges.
- Firm Thought Process: Trusting your own thinking.
- Diligence: Being thorough and careful.
Skills and Competency Development
- Leadership: Driving organizational decisions.
- Continuous Learning: Regularly acquiring new skills.
- Business Awareness: Understanding national and global landscapes.
- Tech Utilization: Using tools like analytics and blockchain.
- People Management: Effectively managing teams and relationships.
- Fast Decision-Making: Being agile.
- Self-Development: Conducting personal SWOT analysis.
- Financial Literacy: Understanding company balance sheets.
Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Credibility: Upholding personal ethics.
- Social Responsibility: Contributing to human development.
- Giving Back: Finding small ways to contribute.
Networking
- Purposeful Connections: Building meaningful relationships.
- LinkedIn: Leveraging for networking.
- Benchmarking: Learning from others.
- Communication: Enhancing listening and self-awareness.
Balancing Life
- Fitness: Prioritizing daily exercise.
- Pursuing Passions: Engaging in hobbies.
- Daily Planning: Organizing effectively.
- Reflective Practice: Reviewing achievements and improvements.
- Embracing Change: Adapting to change.
- Weekly Reflection: Assessing personal progress.
Attitude and Best Practices
- Open-mindedness: Staying receptive.
- Continuous Learning: Committing to growth.
- Personal Branding: Developing your own brand.
- Avoiding Complacency: Staying humble.
- Following Your Passion: Pursuing what you love.
The session was a tremendous learning experience, reinforcing the importance of continuous learning, agility, ethics, and personal development.
We are immensely grateful to the esteemed panelists for their wisdom, shared so effectively through their real-life experiences. Special thanks to Ms. Premlata for her excellent moderation, capturing and presenting the discussions effectively at the end of the session.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Dr. Sheetal Chadda and Prof. Yash Pal Singh Kanwar for their unwavering support in making this event a grand success.