Executive Education: Leadership, Team Building and Technology in Communications
Jio institute conducted an executive education programme for the Office of the Chairperson and Chairman of Reliance Industries, embedding a blend of academic excellence and practical insights.
Dr. Aneeta Raman Madhok, Managing Director, Open Spaces Consulting Mumbai, and Former Dean of NMIMS University School of Business explained that the workplaces are becoming dynamic and are focussed on major issues that were once considered peripheral. The workspaces are concentrating on employee wellness, work-life balance and much more.
Dr. Raman Madhok, Managing Director, Kahani Design Works Pvt, Former MD and CEO of JSW Ltd broached in topics like transformational leadership and taught the participants that a transformational leader must take care of the Maslow’s needs of an employee and transform followers into leaders themselves. He asked the leaders to be creative, interactive, visionary, and trustworthy. With a strong background in strategic management and corporate governance, Dr. Raman asked the participants to firstly study each employee separately to gauge each one and know his or her route to fulfilment.
Ms. Vineeta Dwivedi, Faculty, S P Jain Institute of Management & Research and former broadcaster and Head of Business Development, BBC World Service, London said that entrepreneurs must learn from the current state of cinema. Proactivity and productivity are of importance and entrepreneurs must always adapt to the scenario they are cast into. Known for her proficiency in communication and media strategies, Ms. Vineeta’s sessions emphasised the importance of effective communication in leadership and the role of media in shaping a corporate image.
The programme saw enthusiastic participation from 24 professionals, each bringing in diverse experiences and perspectives to the table. The curriculum was tailored to address contemporary challenges in the business world, ensuring relevance and applicability.
The insights from these professionals highlighted the evolving nature of workplaces and leadership. They emphasised the importance of focusing on employee well-being, transformational leadership, and effective communication. The experts advocated for a dynamic approach to management, where understanding individual employee needs, gaining trust, and adapting to changing scenarios were mentioned as the keys to successful leadership and corporate governance.