Pioneer Convergence 2023

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Panel 1 was graced by the following Corporate Leaders:

The panel discussion focused on 'Developing the Future Workforce' and highlighted the importance of Empathy, Speed, and Quality (ESQ) as crucial behavioral traits for current and future employees. The panel members stressed the significance of using technology to solve critical problems and foster strong business relationships. They also emphasized the effectiveness of incorporating stories and visual aids in corporate communication. Unity, data-driven decision-making, and the values of humility and empathy were identified as essential aspects.

The panel members emphasized the need for employees to align themselves deeply with institutional goals. They also emphasized the importance of possessing a comprehensive knowledge base while specializing in one domain and being adaptable enough to shift to others. The discussion introduced the "3Es of success" - Energize, Enable, and Elevate - which were identified as foundational elements for achieving outstanding results in any organization.

Panel 2 was graced by the following Corporate Leaders:

The focal point of the conversation centered on 'Humanizing The Future of Work'. The key highlights involved striking a balance between automation and the human factor, acknowledging the rapid obsolescence of irrelevant skills. The panel underscored the importance of cultivating a suitable mindset and embracing a continuous learning approach. They urged individuals to foster relationships, engage with others, and learn knowledge from everyone they encounter. Seizing opportunities, prioritizing well-being, and embracing lifelong learning were also highlighted.
The panel emphasized the significance of expressing gratitude, developing physical and mental resilience, and being open to learning. They acknowledged that while competition and positions may fluctuate, true competition resides within oneself. The audience was motivated by the notion that challenges and failures serve as stepping stones to triumph. Overall, the discussion accentuated the human dimension of work, personal development, and adaptability in the face of forthcoming transformations.

SEMINAR HALL

Panel 1 was graced by the following Corporate Leaders:

The topic of discussion was ‘Developing the Future Workforce’. The panels highlighted the role of HRs to stand and uplift the core values of a company. The panelists touched on several vital topics like the challenges of having a distributed workforce, how willing to step out of job descriptions for focusing more on analytical, emotional, and soft skills could be more important as the functional aspect of an organization would soon be totally automated. The corporate guests also discussed how the introduction of the work-from-home concept has taught us the importance of water cooler chatting. The four important factors diversity, equity, intrusion, and belongingness were discussed in detail with special reference to an employee’s sense of belongingness to a particular organization.

According to the panel, data is the new oil, though data can be easily generated by AI, what has to be done with it depends on us. Finally, the guests highlighted that in this dynamic workspace, one has to keep a lifelong learning mindset and invest time and attention in such a way that it adds value to one’s skill set as in the near future, AI will be taking over jobs that would be no longer relevant.

Panel 2 was graced by the following Corporate Leaders:

The topic of discussion was ‘Humanising The Future of Work’. During the discussion, the guest panel highlighted the undeniable link between an employee’s wellness and performance and stressed on the free will of an employee to choose the organization that suits them as only by keeping themselves happy can they keep the organization happy. The panel stressed on the importance of having both a personal and a professional mentor.

According to the panel, bright minds, especially MBA & PGDM graduates should have an accountant’s mindset and think about what they would get in return while investing their time in something. They also talked about the importance of competing but not comparing and the relevance of unlearning and then relearning. These insights by honorable HR heads were surely an eye-opener for the budding big brains of the nation.