📅 Date: 19th February 2021, Friday

📍 Venue: H.K.E Society’s SLN College of Engineering, MBA Department

The Department of Management Studies organized a One-Day Workshop on Winning Strategies for MBA students. The event featured an esteemed guest, Mr. P. Basavaraj, former president of JCI and currently working with LIC as an Associate Company Secretary, Raichur.

The workshop commenced with a warm welcome of the guest and the Head of the Department, Prof. Amaresh Patil. The inaugural ceremony took place at LH-3(M) MBA Block, where students greeted the dignitaries on the dais.

Mr. P. Basavaraj engaged students with an inspiring talk, emphasizing:

• ✅Academic scores alone do not determine success in the professional world.
• ✅Career decisions taken in the first year of college shape future experiences.
• ✅Quoting Kaura, CEO of Darlinghurst Enterprises:

  “If you know strategy inside and out, have studied the mistakes of businesspeople before you, you’re better able to provide thought leadership inside and outside your company.”

• 1️⃣ Problem-Solving Skills – Specialization helps in tackling complex challenges.
• 2️⃣ Versatility of MBA Degree – Provides diverse career opportunities.
• 3️⃣ Networking with Peers – Learning from accomplished classmates is valuable.
• 4️⃣ MBA Strategy Competitions – Prepares students for real-world strategic roles.
• 5️⃣ Better Career Prospects – Strategy MBA graduates are well-compensated.
• 6️⃣ Understanding Business Strategy – Key to succeeding in a competitive market.

• 🔹 In the second session, students participated in practical exercises to understand real-world strategies.
• 🔹 An interactive game was conducted where students identified the most important goals in their lives and discussed strategies to achieve them.
• 🔹 The exercise illustrated how strategic planning is essential in both personal and corporate life.

The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks by MBA students, expressing gratitude to the guest and faculty members for their insights and valuable time. The event successfully provided students with a deeper understanding of winning strategies in both academics and the corporate world.

📌 Key Takeaway: Strategic thinking is crucial for success in competitive environments!