All India Management Association (AIMA) in collaboration with Goa Management Association had organised Shaping Young Minds Programme on 16th February, 2023. Students of FY BBA(FS), SY BBA(FS) and FY BBA attended the programme at the NIO Auditorium, Dona Paula. 105 students attended the programme with two faculty members Mr. Anirudha Munj, Assistant Professor in Management and Ms. Vinaya Kirloskar, Assistant Professor in Commerce.
The Shaping Young Minds Programme has been designed to offer young students an opportunity to engage with notable personalities and gain from their experiences. The guest speakers for the programme were:
- Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman & Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.
- Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Minister & Former Sherpa for G20.
- Ambassador Gurjit Singh, IFS, Former Diplomat and Ambassador.
- Ritu Beri, a renowned Fashion Designer.
The Shaping Young Minds Programme was divided into four sessions and it began with the inaugural session by Lighting of lamp and Saraswati Vandana. Mr. Deepak Bandekar, Chairman of Goa Management Association addressed the programme and Ms. Rekha Sethi, Director General, All India Management Association gave the introductory remarks.
The Shaping Young Minds Programme started off with a captivating session at 9:30 am, featuring Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar, the Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, as the speaker. Mr. Blaise Costabir, the President ofGMA and the Managing Director of GMI Zarhak Moulders Pvt Ltd, presided over the session. Mr. Kirloskar’s speech was both engaging and inspiring. He began by giving a brief history of the Kirloskar family and their entrepreneurial journey, starting with Shri. Laxmanrao K. Kirloskar, who was a diligent money lender. Mr. Kirloskar shared a few anecdotes that demonstrated the qualities of entrepreneurship and how they had been instilled in him since his childhood. He also spoke about how Kirloskar Brothers Ltd has made significant contributions to society, including spearheading the global green revolution, empowering women, expanding its business into countries such as the UK and the US, and building entrepreneurship by outsourcing work to over 350 small and medium-scale enterprises.
The speaker spoke about the company association with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in establishing its business online. This was followed by an Interactive session where he was asked about 3 business mantras he follows, difficulties he encountered in his early life, work-life balance, long term goals, role models, advice on acquiring the necessary habits and attitude to become high achievers. The first session ended by thanking Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar for motivating young minds and Mr. Blaise L. Costabir for moderating the session.
The second session of SYMP was an exciting one that began at 11:05 am, featuring Mr. Suresh Prabhu, the Former Union Minister, and Former Sherpa, as the speaker, and Mr. Raman Madhok, the Former Executive President of Zuari Agro Chemicals, as the session chair. Mr. Prabhu shared his life journey and offered insights into the future of politics, along with the valuable life lessons he has learned along the way. During the interactive session, he spoke about how our present education system is hindering our ability to think creatively and advised the students to trust themselves and their instincts, rather than blindly following the advice of others. He encouraged the youngsters to look ahead and recognize the abundance of opportunities available in the world.
The third session got underway at 1:20 pm. Ambassador Gurjit Singh, IFS, a former diplomat and ambassador, spoke at the event, which was moderated by Mr. Nitin Kunkolienker, President Emeritus of Manufacturers Association (MAIT). The speaker, Mr. Gurjit Singh, shared a few of his life’s experiences that he found to be very instructive and quoted from his book “The Harambee Factor,” which is a compilation of his own experiences, conversations with participating organizations, and interactions with African and Indian businessmen, academics, and institutional leaders. To succeed in life, the speaker advised the audience to discover their purpose and passion. Many students were eager to ask Mr. Singh questions, but were constrained by the time factor.
The fourth session of the Shaping Young Minds Programme was by Mrs. Ritu Beri, a renowned fashion designer. The session was moderated by Ms. Sheetal Pai Kane, who led a discussion about Beri’s journey from being an intern to a successful fashion designer, showcasing her designs at the prestigious Paris Fashion show. During her talk, Ms. Beri emphasized the rich cultural heritage of India and how it has influenced her designs, giving her an edge over her competitors in the fashion industry. She shared her insights on how to build a sustainable brand while maintaining style and elegance, which was highly appreciated by the audience.
The programme ended with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Mr. Rajesh Mehrotra, Vice Chairman, Goa Management Association. The sessions were excellently conducted, and the students walked away with a wealth of new knowledge.
