Today, the world we live in is dynamic and infused with unprecedented change and disruptions. Organizations and professionals from all walks of life are working hard yet struggling to be successful and happy. The changes in technology and business models call for a leadership change with a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EI) to influence human behavior.
IASTEM successfully conducted its inaugural panel discussion on “Navigating the Dynamic Business Landscape: Integrating Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Technology” on 21st August 2024, with over 20 attendees.
About IASTEM
The International Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Management (IASTEM) is a non-profit private organization dedicated to the promotion of international education and university cooperation in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Management. IASTEM organizes various scientific seminars, lectures, educational conferences, and meetings across the globe, bringing together institutions and organizations from different countries for discussion and cooperation.
Our Panelists
- Dr. Mythili Kolluru (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Marketing and Management, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Oman). She is an award-winning academic educator and scholar, a Certified Strategic Planning Professional, a member of Knowledge Oman, a distinguished author, and the Global Research Advisor of our organization.
- Dr. Kirti Rajhans (Sr. Associate Professor & Head, Centre of Excellence for Academic Practices, NICMAR University, Pune, India). With 24 years of work experience in academia and industry, her expertise lies in Project Communication Management, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Business Communication, Managerial Skills, Sustainability, and Stakeholder Management.
- D. Maria Nirmal Preethi (Assistant Professor, Head of the Department of Management, Don Bosco College, Bengaluru, India). Her specializations include Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Ethics, Management Principles, and Corporate Administration.
Most of our attendees were small or medium-scale business owners, journalists, and some were in leadership roles within their organizations.
- Event Outcome
What We Have Learned!
- How Emotional Intelligence helps in decision-making and crisis management.
- How leaders can develop and enhance EI.
- How leaders can use emotional intelligence to build resilience within their teams during a crisis.
- How technology can enhance EI within teams.
- The integration of emerging technologies like AI is a boon!
Highlights:
- The references to mythology, real-life experiences, classroom instances, corporate examples, research data, and numbers shared by our experts had a lasting impression on all of us!
Special Mention of Brilliant Questions Asked by Our Attendees:
- How important is it to teach EI at a junior level?
- What impact can EI have on younger generations?
- Is the term EI associated mainly with women?
- Which is better: IQ or EQ?
- How can we improve our emotional quotient? Is there a set method for it?
Feedback from Our Attendees:
“Thank you for the insightful experience and giving me the honor to attend the panel discussion on Emotional Intelligence. It was truly worthwhile.” — Harshita Udani
“Attending the panel discussion on Emotional Intelligence was truly worthwhile; the panel was outstanding, and overall, it was a fantastic experience.” — Priya Jain
“Thank you for the excellent discussion on EI. I attended in full and learned a lot from the discussion.” — Shyam Kolluru
“It was an amazing webinar. Thank you, Ashreeta, for inviting us!” — Roopal Arora
“Ashreeta, you did an excellent job, very well coordinated. Thank you for inviting me. I enjoyed my time.” — Dr. Vidya Suresh
Comments from Our Speakers:
- “Thank you, Ashreeta and IASTEM, for the opportunity to share our perspective and insights.” — Dr. Mythili
- “Thank you, Ashreeta and the IASTEM team, for this opportunity. It was indeed a great learning experience.” — D. Maria
- “Thank you, team! It was a pleasure participating in the webinar.” — Dr. Kirti
We are grateful to the amazing speakers who turned IASTEM’s inaugural panel discussion into a grand success, and to our incredible attendees for their active participation and for making it an unforgettable experience!
