The workshop commenced with honoring the distinguished resource personMr. Punit G with plant sapling and memento by Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management.

The event began with a welcome address by Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S. School of Management. Dr. Kumar emphasized the importance of financial stability in modern life and posed reflective questions such as:

What is finance?

What is financial stability?

How can we develop financial stability in our lives?

Mr. Punit began by asking students their reasons for pursuing PGDM, emphasizing the aim to turn failures into opportunities and achieve financial success. He highlighted the financial challenges of balancing income and expenses and shared his journey of realizing, after 13 years, that life is about living, not just earning.He emphasized the importance of setting clear financial freedom goals and understanding the cash flow quadrant: employees value, job security, self-employed individuals focus on independence, investors use money to generate more money, and business owners create systems to build wealth. Mr. Punit explained the ideal path from employee to business owner to investor, focusing on passive income alongside active income. Encouraging students to "earn while they learn" through internships and side hustles, he emphasized starting passive income early for financial freedom.

The session concluded with an engaging question-and-answer round, where students actively participated, asking thoughtful questions and gaining valuable insights, followed by the signing of MOU. This interaction not only enhanced their understanding of the topic but also encouraged deeper critical thinking and financial reflection.

The session was led by Ms. Monica Yadav, a renowned life coach, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. The aimed to equip students with vital tools for navigating both their personal and professional lives. The session covered a range of life skills, including time management, communication, self-confidence, finances, relationships, career path development, and overall personal growth. She highlighted the importance of time as a finite resource and shared techniques like the Pomodoro method to balance productivity with personal well-being.

Communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, were emphasized for their role in career and relationship building, with practical exercises to improve active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution. Financial literacy was addressed through budgeting, saving, and aligning career goals with financial planning. A significant portion of the session focused on building self-confidence, maintaining a positive attitude, and using failure as a stepping stone to success. The workshop also underscored the importance of nurturing relationships, managing health, and pursuing continuous learning for long-term growth. Ms. Yadav’s engaging and relatable approach left students inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to improve their personal and professional lives. The session’s holistic approach encouraged attendees to embrace a balanced, fulfilling, and purposeful life.

Key Highlights of the Session:

1. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations
Dr. Bamel provided a clear distinction between Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR). While ER focuses on individual relationships between employer and employee, IR pertains to collective relationships, such as those between unions and management.

To illustrate these concepts, Dr. Bamel cited several case studies:

Maruti Suzuki Manesar Plant Accident and Honda Strike: Demonstrated challenges in managing labor relations and the consequences of unresolved disputes.

New Holland Tractor Company (Greater Noida): Showcased how effective leadership and management practices have prevented strikes for over 26 years, despite the absence of a union.

Historical Strikes: Examples like the Bombay Mill Strike and Indian Railway Strike were discussed to emphasize the critical role of union leadership and collective bargaining in industrial relations.

2. Theoretical Insights: Karl Marx’s Class Struggle
Dr. Bamel elaborated on Karl Marx’s Theory of Class Struggle, explaining the dynamics between the labor class (working class) and employers. He highlighted Marx’s perspectives on the economic and social relationship between the employer and employee, emphasizing:

Fair Wages

Job Security

Employee Well-being

Improved Working Conditions

These principles underpin the upcoming four labor codes that integrate multiple labor laws to enhance governance and employee-employer relationships.

3. Provident Fund Act (EPF, EPS, EDLS)
Dr. Bamel provided an in-depth understanding of the Employee Provident Fund Act, covering the following key aspects:

Schemes under EPF:

EPF (Employee Provident Fund): Focus on long-term savings for employees.

EPS (Employee Pension Scheme): Designed to provide post-retirement pension benefits.

EDLS (Employee Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme): Offers insurance benefits linked to provident fund deposits.

Applicability: Explained the criteria under which organizations must comply with the Act.

Employer-Employee Relationship (Gandhian Guardianship): Dr. Bamel emphasized the employer's moral responsibility to ensure the welfare of employees.

Rate of Contribution: Both employee and employer contributions were discussed, along with the benefits of the schemes.

Governance and Compliance: The role of the EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organization), PF Commission, and internal PF trusts was elaborated to ensure effective management and compliance.

Salary Components and Exemptions: Detailed the salary breakdown and exceptions under Indian labor laws.

The session commenced with honouring the distinguished resource personMr. Saquib Iqbl with plant sapling and a memento by the Director Dr. Ajay Kumar.Mr. Iqbal started the session with discussion on the concept of cryptocurrencies as decentralized digital currencies, recorded in public ledgers, and emphasized their security through encrypted networks.

Some of the major issues that he highlighted during the discussion were:-

1.      History of Bitcoin, noting that Satoshi Nakamoto introduced it as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, initiating decentralized digital finance.

2.      He discussed the five main types of cryptocurrency wallets used for storing and managing private keys:

·         Hot Wallet: Requires internet access and allows quick transactions.

·         Cold Wallet: Only connects online for transactions, offering greater security.

·         Desktop Wallet: Software-based and used on personal computers.

·         Web Wallet: Accessed through browsers, offering convenience but with some security trade-offs.

·         Paper Wallet: Physical form for offline storage; highly secure.

·         Hardware Wallet: A physical device for secure, offline storage of private keys.

·         Various types of crypto currencies were introduced, including Bitcoin, Lite coin, Ripple, Ethereum, Zcash, and EOS.IO, with explanations of each currency’s distinctive attributes.

·         The speaker explained the cryptocurrency transaction process, detailing steps such as initiation, verification by the network, and recording on the block chain.

In the end a MOU signing between I.T.S School of Management and 3rd Eye Techno Solutions Pvt. Ltd. This MOU marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing educational experiences, fostering technological development, and bridging the gap between academia and industry.

Ms. Sonal Singh opened the session by addressing common questions about HR interviews and recruitment processes in today’s workplace. She introduced key frameworks in Performance Management, such as 360-Degree Feedback for well-rounded evaluations and Continuous Feedback to foster loyalty and improve team dynamics. She explained the 9-Box Framework for assessing employee performance and potential, as well as traditional tools like the Rating Scale and Bell Curve. During the Reward and Recognition segment, Ms. Sonal Singh emphasized the value of acknowledging achievements and building a culture of peer recognition. She shared best HR practices and highlighted essential leadership traits at different organizational levels.

The session concluded with a Q&A, offering students practical insights that linked academic concepts with real-world HR strategies, making it a highly engaging and insightful experience.

Shri Rahul Singh drew the attention of the young participants on the need of performing meditation on a regular basis because in his view everyone is under stress today – be it family, education, work pressure or any other reasons. He further added, performing meditation, breathing exercises and Yoga, enhances ones Clarity of thoughts, Concentration and Confidence. All students practiced meditation & breathing exercises, which was a unique experience for all of them.

The session was hosted by Ms.Khyati Aggarwal, student of PGDM (2024-26 Batch). The session was concluded with presenting a plaque to Shri Rahul Singh as token of gratitude by Dr. Ajay Kumar &Dr.AnushaAgarwal, PGDM Chairperson.

The speaker started  the session by an activity of “find Our Partner” in which students were to find a partner having the same vowel in the end of their name and then sit with them. After this she asked the students “How many of us don’t like the rain “reason of asking this question was to know that how people can have different perception about the same thing. Then the next question arose who like Delhi then who like their own city. She was asking all these question just to make students realise that we should be flexible. She also talked about the workplace behviour, discussed about the factors, our attitude depends on and how can we rectify it.Meanwhile she also discussed about diversity in corporate.Then the best part of the workshop came where she told the student to write name , whom they trust the most with age , city , gender . Also talk about the Big 5 Model of personality .She ended the session by telling how important is self- love and acceptance.

The session was highly interactive and provided valuable knowledge.

The resource person of the workshop was Mr. Kapil Kalra, CFA, Climate Finance Specialist at Vancity Community Investment Bank, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a seasoned financial professional with a wealth of experience in climate finance, sustainable investments, and business valuation. He has worked extensively in Toronto’s finance sector, focusing on innovative financial solutions and sustainable development workshop.

The objective of the workshop was to equip students with practical financial modeling skills essential for their academic and professional pursuits.The workshop started with motivational words by Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Chairperson PGDM. She highlighted the importance of financial modeling in today’s scenario.

The workshop provided a comprehensive introduction to financial modeling, focusing on practical approaches to building accurate and dynamic financial models. Students learned essential concepts such as projecting cash flows, scenario analysis, business valuation, and the importance of integrating assumptions into models. Mr. Kalra broke down the modeling process into digestible steps, allowing participants to understand the real-world applications of financial models in decision-making, risk assessment, and valuation.

The students found the workshop immensely beneficial. They  particularly appreciated the hands-on learning aspect of the workshop, as they could practice modeling techniques under the guidance of an expert. This experience not only boosted their confidence in financial modeling but also prepared them for the practical challenges they may face in the corporate world.

The workshop was very interactive as many questions were raised by the speaker to the students for better learning. He also took questions from the students and answered them satisfactorily. Towards the end of the workshop, the Virtual Plaque was presented to the Speaker as a token of gratitude and remembrance. The entire workshop was very informative & inspiring for the students.