A guest lecture on uncertainty management was organized at Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant (SRHU). The lecture discussed how effective management of uncertainty enhances leadership skills.
The guest lecture was in the Adi Kailash Auditorium. The main speaker, AP Parigi, co-founder and director of Radio Mirchi, and director at Bennett and Coleman Company Limited, stated that qualities such as vision, integrity, and decisiveness are essential to becoming a good leader in the business world. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong ethical foundation in leadership and professional management through his personal experiences.
Parigi emphasized that a skilled leader recognizes and motivates individuals to perform better. He stressed the need for empathy and emotional intelligence in effectively leading and managing teams, and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within organizations. He underlined the role of communication as a crucial element, emphasizing its importance in achieving goals and solving problems, and that communication should be regular at all levels.
Parigi pointed out the significant role of habits in our lives and mentioned that continuous learning determines the success of any institution or individual in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. He shared lessons learnt from his extensive experiences with leading enterprises like Radio Mirchi and various other businesses. He discussed the challenges faced, strategies adopted, and key moments that shaped his journey as a leader in the media and entertainment sector.
Before the lecture, AP Parigi was honored with a memento and a shawl by Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, President of Swami Rama Himalayan University, and Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Mohit Verma, Principal of Himalayan School of Management Studies, expressed gratitude to everyone. The event saw the attendance of students and faculty members from engineering, management, biosciences, yoga sciences, pharmacy, nursing, and medical colleges.