School of Business

The session on Enhancing Managerial Effectiveness Using AI Tools featured Capt. Muthu Krishnan Iyyappan, who shared valuable insights from his career in the Indian Army and discussed the ASKOI principles for personal and professional success. The session explored the growing importance of Generative AI in improving managerial efficiency and decision-making. Participants were introduced to various AI models, their applications, and the fundamentals of prompt engineering. The session highlighted how managers can leverage AI tools effectively to enhance productivity and navigate the evolving business environment. 

The session on Role of Leaders in Change Management explored the importance of effective leadership in navigating organizational transformation. Mathew Kizhakkethil John discussed the PCO model and its phases, project and people management, stakeholder engagement, and strategies for successful change implementation. The session covered prominent change management frameworks, including the ADKAR model, Kurt Lewin’s Three-Step Model, Kotter’s Eight-Step Model, and Prosci’s approach. It also examined common barriers to change, such as organizational culture, communication gaps, and resistance, emphasizing the role of leaders in sustaining change and achieving organizational objectives. 

The session, Building a World-Class Startup and Innovation Ecosystem – Trialogue with the Ecosystem Commanders, brought together Prajeet Prabhakaran, Nasif NM, and Joseph Babu for an engaging discussion on entrepreneurship, startup development, and innovation. The speakers shared insights from their professional and entrepreneurial journeys, highlighting the challenges and opportunities involved in building successful startups. The discussion also covered the Kerala Startup Mission, key takeaways from Google I/O, and the use of AI tools in innovation. Through their experiences and interactions with students, the speakers emphasized the importance of industry exposure, continuous learning, and entrepreneurial thinking in building a thriving startup ecosystem.

The investor awareness session conducted by Valentina D’Cruz and Hafiz Gafoor of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. focused on financial literacy and informed investment practices. The session introduced students to stock market fundamentals, the process of investing in equities, the role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and its investor awareness initiatives. The speakers also highlighted fraudulent activities in the securities market, including scams involving fake intermediaries, and discussed mutual funds and the power of compounding. An interactive quiz further reinforced the key concepts and encouraged students to develop a better understanding of responsible investing and investor protection.