Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 7: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu hosted “HR Conclave 3.2”, the 3rd edition of the HR Conclave of the Institute recently.
This year the Conclave was conceptualized around the theme ‘Rethinking and Rebooting Corporate’. It witnessed the attendance of well-known business tycoons, industry experts, and visionaries from across the corporate fraternity where ingenious and innovative expertise was shared on the virtual platform.
The Conclave commenced with welcome address presented by Rajni Ranjan (Placement Officer, IIM Jammu). Prof Jabir Ali (Chairperson, Placements, IIM Jammu) presented the Institute and the batch profiles of the students, reflecting the changing dynamics and diversity across the batches.
Addressing the Conclave, Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, talked about the bright spots of the New Normal and highlighted how he expects all his students to get the opportunities of being mentored by the industry stalwarts, helping them to enhance their learning arc and thus bridge the gap between academia and the corporate.
Anand Kripalu, MD, CEO & Member, Diageo Global Executive Committee, Diageo (United Spirits), and Board Member- IIM Jammu was the chief guest for the event. In his address, he specially emphasized on the T shaped capabilities. “In order to succeed in the corporate, one must have T shaped capabilities, it means that a basic knowledge of all domains and expertise in one,” Kripalu added.
The theme for the first-panel discussion this year was ‘Disruption in workplace technology’. The first panel was graced by Natwar Kadel (Assistant General Manager, Hyundai), who was the session chair and keynote speaker. In the second panel, which was moderated by Johnson Mathew- CHRO-IRM Group- Cadila Pharmaceuticals, the discussion revolved around the topic “Redefining Diversity and Inclusion: Building a more inclusive workplace”.
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