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The way colleges and universities teach is constantly evolving and traditional methods of acquiring theoretical knowledge are no longer effective. Recruiters are more interested in practical knowledge and colleges and universities have the responsibility to deliver that practical knowledge to their students. Workshops, Guest Lectures, Seminars, and Field Visits are some of the most effective ways for students to get first-hand information about how the business world actually functions. This is especially true for PGDM programmes, so that students can find new jobs and success without much hassle.
In this blog, we will delve deeper into various benefits of workshops, seminars and guest lectures that we provide for our students at TGBS during their PGDM programme, highlighting the importance in honing students’ abilities, exposure to industry ,and overall career readiness.
1. Benefits of Workshops Conducted by TGBS
1.1 Interactive education outside of the classroom
1.2 Real-World Challenges
1.3 Putting Theoretical Ideas into Practice
1.4 Collaboration, problem-solving, and communication
1.5 Improvements in Decision-Making Skills
2. Significance of Guest Lectures in the PGDM Programme
2.1 Knowledge from Sector Experts
2.2 Possibilities for Networking
3. Guests Lectures at TGBS in past 3 years
4. Conclusion
Benefits of Workshops Conducted by TGBS
We at TGBS aim to improve skill development, innovation and collaboration by frequently conducting workshops and seminars. The workshops we provide are crucial components in a student’s journey since they provide a variety of benefits that go beyond conventional teaching techniques. Let’s look at some of the compelling advantages that workshops offer:
1. Interactive education outside the classroom
Workshops provide a dynamic and participatory learning environment outside of the standard classroom setting. The learning experience becomes more immersive and memorable when participants actively engage with real-world problems, explore possible outcomes, and complete practical tasks.
2. Real-World Challenges
Imagine confronting problems in business head-on before even beginning a career. Our workshops give participants the chance to confront the actual difficulties that professionals face in corporate world. This practical approach during our 2-year full-time PGDM not only improves your comprehension of the material but also gives you the assurance to handle similar circumstances in the future.
3. Putting Theoretical Ideas into Practice
Studying theory is not quite effective if you can’t apply it in real-life situations. You know all the rules of chess, but have never actually played the game? Just knowing the rules won’t make you the winner. You need to play to understand the challenges and make tough decisions. Workshops during the PGDM programmes allow you to apply the principles you’ve learned in class to actual life circumstances, bridging the gap between theory and practise.
4. Collaboration, Problem-Solving, and Communication
Workshops attempt to improve crucial abilities, including clear communication, problem-solving prowess , and seamless teamwork. You hone these abilities through group debates, role plays, and cooperative exercises, which helps you become a more well-rounded professional.
5. Improvements in Decision-Making Skills
In the real world of business, choices are rarely clear-cut. Workshops frequently mimic decision-making situations so that you can practise analysing difficult situations, weighing your options, and making wise decisions. This encourages the capacity to make wise decisions even in the face of ambiguity.
Significance of Guest Lectures in the PGDM Programme
Guest Lectures in the PGDM Course provides doors to a world outside textbooks along with real-life experiences and ideas that are crucial for your development. Let’s explore the key benefits that guest lectures provide:
A. Knowledge from Sector Experts
Gaining Knowledge from Industry Experts: The basis is laid by textbooks, but you advance through attending guest lectures. Industry leaders provide a wealth of practical knowledge in the classroom that textbooks simply cannot match. Learning from experts who have dealt with actual difficulties offers a special viewpoint that deepens your comprehension.
Developing Realistic Perspectives and Insights: When theoretical ideas are viewed from the perspective of actual application, they come to life. A manager or an analyst who has to face challenges on a daily basis can provide you with better suggestions and tips than any textbook.
B. Possibilities for Networking
Guest lectures are excellent occasions for networking. Interacting with experts who have made a name for themselves in their industries opens doors to beneficial relationships. Building connections with industry insiders can open doors to career possibilities, internships, and mentoring. Relationships formed during guest lectures have the potential to develop into lifelong mentorships and future collaborations.
Guests Lectures at TGBS in past 3 years
We at Thakur Global Business School (TGBS) understand how powerful workshops and guest lectures can be. Our PGDM programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive education that goes beyond the classroom. Regular workshops led by business professionals expose students to cutting-edge techniques and develop abilities that go beyond those learned through standard teaching methods.
List of guest lectures
In the span of 3 incredible years at TGBS, many industry experts shared their expertise with our students. Here are some of the topics that were covered during these lectures:
2022-2023
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EXPERT NAME |
DESIGNATION |
TOPIC COVERED |
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Ms. Roma D’cruz |
Assistant Manager, Capability Development |
Employability Skills: Taking Charge of Your Body and Mind |
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Dr. Ranjan Chaudhuri |
Professor, IIM Ranchi |
Neuroscience and Consumer Behaviour |
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Ms. Niki Mistry |
AVP- Fx Risk Advisory, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP |
Macroeconomics and Forex Mark |
|
Mr. Dhiren Datta |
Wealth Manager, IIFL Securities |
Role of Wealth Manager |
|
Mr.Ashok Ramachandran |
CEO & President Schindler India |
Communicating your Way to Success |
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Mr. Arun Thukral |
Former MD & CEO –Axis Securities Author of Yogi on ‘Dalal Street’ |
Financial Leadership: Be the Value Enablers of Tomorrow |
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Dr.Ashutosh Katawkar |
Ex- Business Head-Bombay Realty |
Neurological Marketing & Changing Dynamics of Corporate World |
2021-2022
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EXPERT NAME |
DESIGNATION |
TOPIC COVERED |
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Mr. Ashish Bhansali |
Director, Winray Infotech, LLP |
Start Up environment in India |
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Mr. Akshay Sawant |
Vice President, White Oak Capital Management |
Overview of Forex Market |
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Ms. Gayatri Bhati Shinde |
Sr. Consultant, Training & Certification, Great places to Work India |
Good to Great: Best Practices to start early for Future leaders |
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Mr. Divyang Limbachiya |
Data Research Analyst-S&P Global Market Intelligence |
Target: SIP to PPO |
2020-2021
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EXPERT NAME |
DESIGNATION |
TOPIC COVERED |
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Ms. Harshita Gopalan |
Regional HR – HRBP, Bestseller |
Graduating from College to Corporate |
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Mr. Nikunj Sharma |
Partner & Head – CFX |
FIRE (Financially Independent, Retire Early) Model |
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Mr. Zaid Ansari |
Vice President at Citi Financial Analysis & Financial Modeling |
Corporate Whispers: Cracking the Placement Code |
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Mr. Hrushikesh Kulkarni |
CX Consultant, Data Driven Insights, Speaker, Trainer, Author |
Data Driven Marketing Decisions in VUCA Times |
Conclusion:
Our PGDM course in Mumbai is designed to impart knowledge to students and make them ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. Anand Pandya , TGBS student from batch 2021-2023 wrote ‘At TGBS, I not only learnt to talk about myself and my future but also about my personal finances. It is here that I learned the art of saving and investigating aggressively in the 20s and 30s so that I can design the life of my dreams.’ You can visit our website to check for PGDM course eligibility and other information related to the PGDM programme.
While only a real-world corporate job will make you ready to face the real problems and challenges in the business world, lectures and workshops can ensure that you are not completely clueless when the problems inevitably arrive.
