Prof.(Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, spellbound the newcomers of the Batch 2024-26, while sharing his own “Highs & Lows” of his life. Prof. Kumar, who himself is a globe trotter and earned laurels for his academic excellence, and professional pursuits, had many inspiring personal life anecdotes which he shared with budding managers. His personal mantras of “Be Positive Always” and “Plan Your Work” in advance, will certainly leave an imprint on the young minds of budding managers.

The session was conducted by Mr. Ashoo Katyal, Certified Yoga Trainer (RPL Level 5). 

Mr Ashoo 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 “Mind Focus & Control” and on other hand, helps in “De-Stressing”. All students were engaged in meditation & breathing exercises and also shared their own

It was jointly conducted by Prof. Yachna Malhotra & Dr. Ritu Saxena. The basic objective was to bring students closer to each other through role play. Each group member had to perform in an allotted time. Wide array of contemporary topics were given to the participating students. This exercise not only demanded their intellect but also performing talent too. The teams were judged by the experts on the parameters of communication skills, team building exercise, leadership traits and attitude to perform.

It is presumed that this will help them in ‘charting their own course of success’, in times to come.

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation founded in 1892, best known as the producer of Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Company also manufactures, sells, and markets other non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, and alcoholic beverages.

Firstly, students were taken to the conference room where Mr. Saurabh, Manager from manufacturing department welcomed them and had a brief interaction with them.

An introductory video about the history of the company and its entire product range was screened. It was followed by a discussion where students raised several queries about the company and its products.

Mr. Saurabh explained the whole process of manufacturing of different types of beverages in the plant step by step. Students were taken inside the plant to understand the process and to see the entire manufacturing set up in operational mode.

The session was full of knowledge and learning where students got an in-depth insight of how different types of beverages are being manufactured and marketed.  

The session, conducted by Prof. Yachna Malhotra and Prof. Prachi Pachaury, focused on imparting key values and lessons through engaging movies.

The session is divided into two parts. In the first part, students understood management concepts through videos. In the second part, students engaged in an activity that converted theoretical learning into practical application. They were divided into teams and tasked with creating a product or service, working on parameters such as logo, taglines, and unique selling propositions (USPs). They then showcased their products.

It emphasized the significance of the process of selecting a movie, highlighting how the choice reflects how the team wants to be perceived by others. This activity stimulated the students' minds, offering them food for thought about their personalities, future aspirations, and the management principles and skills needed to excel in the dynamic corporate world.

The students participated in an engaging and highly interactive session.

“Late Prof. Y. K. Bhushan Most Influential Professors” award at the World Education Congress 2024, 13th Edition held at TajLands Endon on July 11, 2024 at Mumbai.

Mr. Himanshu Singhal, who focused on the topic of "Understanding Innovation." The speaker  provided a clear and comprehensive definition of innovation, emphasizing its importance in the modern business landscape. He highlighted the critical role that innovation plays in ensuring the growth and sustainability of businesses, particularly startups. His insights on innovation provided the new batch of PGDM students with valuable knowledge and inspiration as they embark on their academic journey. His talk set a positive and forward-thinking tone for the orientation program, motivating students to embrace innovation in their future careers. Himanshu Singhal, delivered insightful session that left the students inspired and well-prepared for their journey ahead. The blend of motivation, practical advice, and forward-thinking perspectives provided the new PGDM batch with a solid foundation to build upon in their academic and professional pursuits.

Director Dr. Ajay Kumar warmly welcomed the esteemed guests and students for the session.

His session aimed to motivate and prepare the new batch of students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their management journey. Ajay Sharma shared his life experiences and success stories, encouraging students to set high aspirations and work diligently towards achieving them. He emphasized the importance of setting clear, achievable goals and developing a strategic plan to accomplish them. The first session of ASPIRATIONS 2024 was a resounding success, leaving the students feeling motivated and equipped with the tools they need to embark on their PGDM journey. Ajay Sharma's session set a positive tone for the orientation program, inspiring students to strive for excellence in their academic and professional pursuits.

Chairperson , Dr. Anusha Agarwal provided an overview of the PGDM programme, highlighted the key aspects of the institute's infrastructure,  introduced various departments and the services available for the students. The area heads introduced area-wise faculty members and shared brief profiles highlighting their qualifications, research interests, and industry experience.

Dr. Anusha Agarwal and Dr. Ritu Saxena conducted the session “Expectations of Students from the Management Programme” through a collaborative learning process to set the tone for the entire academic journey.

Later, an “Icebreaking Session” was conducted for the students by Prof. Yacchnna Malhotra, Dr. Richa Narayan Agarwal, and Dr.Ritu Saxena. The objective of the session was to make the participants comfortable in the I.T.S. campus and become familiar with each other. The overall session was divided into four activities. The first activity was about the maximum remembering of the names of peers. The second activity was coping with "Animal Sound, “and the third activity was “Hula Hoop Ring Pass” in a small group of 10 students. The fourth activity was the “Tower Building” activity using newspapers. The objective of the activities was to enhance communication, cooperation, co-ordination and team building skills among students and the students enjoyed the session.

Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director, ITS School of Management, welcomed all the eminent guests and students for the session. Dr Anusha Agarwal, Chairperson-PGDM gave a brief overview of the two-week orientation program.

Mr. Surinder Sood, Director-PR I.T.S-The Education Group shared how innovation is required for the fast-changing world of competition to achieve the new heights. He further emphasized the acquisition of skills.

Hon. Teerath Singh Rawat, Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand in his address, advised students to connect with the culture, be disciplined and pursue excellence by focusing on perseverance, determination and goal clarity.

Shri Amod K. Kanth, Former IPS and Founder General Secretary, Prayas JAC Society, in his address highlighted how self-recognition is key to success. Further, students should learn problem-solving skills to become successful leaders.

Mr. Niraj Sharan, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Aura Industrial Systems LLC, USA, in his address guided students to use the skill set and repair weakness daily for a better life.

Mr. Saurabh Shankar, Director – HR, Vivo India, in his address interacted with students to focus on new emergent fields and try to inculcate differentiation as a strategy to sustain and excel.

Dr Aparajita prashad , India CX leader ,PWC, India in her address guided the students about how they should be market ready .Further Advised to learn from their experiences to achieve the goal . She advised to self reflect.

During the Inaugural session of ASPIRATIONS – 2024 the Poster of the Marketing Summit 2024 was released and the date of the summit was announced by the eminent guests.