Guest Lecture

Summary

Event Name: Guest Lecture

Objective:
The guest lecture aimed to provide students with insights on how to be resourceful, stand out in a crowd, and develop themselves into the best version possible. Through personal experiences and interactive activities, the session focused on helping students enhance their decision-making and problem-solving abilities while also emphasizing the importance of networking.

Outcome:

Students gained valuable insights into personal and professional growth.
They learned strategies to differentiate themselves in a competitive environment.
The Thinking Hats activity demonstrated the importance of considering multiple perspectives for effective decision-making.
Students understood the significance of building a strong professional network.
They had the opportunity to connect with an industry leader, gaining firsthand knowledge and potential mentorship opportunities.
The Q&A session encouraged active participation, allowing students to clarify doubts and gain deeper understanding.

Summary: The HR Cell successfully conducted a guest lecture on Being Resourceful by Ms. Soumya Mohan, Deputy General Manager at Aragen Lifesciences Ltd. She shared her personal journey and provided key insights on self-development and standing out in professional spaces.
A highlight of the session was the Thinking Hats activity, where six students were called upon and given different coloured hats, each symbolizing a unique perspective:

Red – Emotional Thinking
Yellow – Positive Thinking
Black – Negative Thinking
Green – Creative Thinking
White – Data-driven/Rational Thinking
Blue – Process and Control

This engaging exercise emphasized the importance of considering all perspectives before making a decision.

Ms. Soumya Mohan also stressed the role of networking in career growth, encouraging students to build meaningful industry connections. The session provided them with a rare opportunity to interact with an industry leader, opening doors for potential mentorship and professional guidance.

Following the session, the floor was opened for a Q&A, where students actively participated, seeking guidance from the guest speaker. The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony by Dr. P. Ravi Kiran, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Sanjana Sreejit, Co-Head of the Cell.

The session was hosted by Vaidika Mondal and was highly interactive and enriching, leaving students with practical takeaways on becoming resourceful individuals in their professional and personal lives while also emphasizing the importance of networking.

Pictures of the event

(Guest conducting thinking hats activity)

(Group picture of guest with students)

(Felicitation of guest)

(A glimpse from the Lecture)