iLEAD, the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, And Development, is delighted to unveil the inauguration of its executive education arm, iLEAD Academy, scheduled for January 4th, 2023, at the iLEAD Campus in Kolkata.
With a focus on sectors such as sports, finance, tea industry, hospitality, lifestyle, and tourism, iLEAD Academy aims to empower lifelong learners. The academy introduces three distinct course categories: Curated courses, Certified Diploma courses, and Capsule courses tailored to cater to the unique requirements of corporations. These programs are designed to enhance employee productivity, foster the development of future leaders, and create personalized learning journeys.
The launch event featured a distinguished panel of established names from various industries, convening to discuss forward-thinking education policies and their relevance to their respective sectors.
The inaugural ceremony showcased the introduction of five professional diploma courses, conducted in collaboration with esteemed industry partners: Real Estate Management with PS Group, Sports Management with Protouch Sports, Digital Marketing Management with Eleven INC, Wealth Management with IIRWM, and Tea Management with Tea Vision Trust.
Prominent figures from relevant fields participated in insightful panel discussions during the inauguration ceremony. Notable attendees included Mr. Pradip Chopra, Chairman of PS Group and iLEAD, Mr. Tapas Saha, Professor, Corporate Trainer, and Domain Expert for Financial Planning and Wealth Management, Mr. Hemant Mediratta, Founder of One Rep Global, Mr. Indrajit Bhalotia, Founder of ProTouch Sports, Mr. Arun Narain Singh, Founder of Tea Vision Trust, Mr. Ashok Bhargava, Chairman of Tea Vision Trust, Mr. P K Bhattacharjee, Secretary General of Tea Association of India, Mr. Atul Asthana, Managing Director & CEO of Goodricke Group Ltd, Ms. Nayantara Palchoudhury, Chairperson of Tea Research Association, Mr. Arijit Raha, Secretary General of Indian Tea Association, Mr. Pranjal Neogi, HR Head of Goodricke Group Ltd, and Mr. Rummy Anand, Managing Director of HMC, who served as the moderator.
During the panel discussions, Mr. Rummy Anand praised the establishment of iLEAD Academy for delivering advanced professional learning. Mr. Pradip Chopra emphasized the necessity for organizations to become learning organizations, highlighting the crucial partnership between industry and academia.
Mr. Hemant Mediratta underscored the importance of bridging the gap between academia and industries, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development. Mr. Indrajit Bhalotia discussed the role of technology in sports and highlighted how the pandemic underscored the importance of health through sports.
Mr. Tapas Saha explained the relevance of the offered courses and encouraged individuals to engage in a continuous learning process to thrive in the dynamic and challenging industry. He heralded a new era in the finance sector, noting the growing need for wealth managers.
Mr. Arun Narain Singh discussed Tea Vision Trust’s commitment to producing future leaders in specific industries, emphasizing their goal of providing trained professionals for the sector, supported by Mr. Atul Asthana and Mr. Sunil Singh Sikand. Mr. P.K. Bhattarcharjee, Mr. Arijit Raha, and Mr. Joydeep Phukan spoke about the advent of new technology like AI and how to incorporate these new technologies and practices to create an impact in the tea industry. Mr. Ashok Bhargava also discussed how courses focusing on technological skills, management skills, and the latest digital platforms would impact individuals and corporations.
The event also featured the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between iLEAD Academy and its industry partners, followed by a highly anticipated press conference where panel members and dignitaries addressed questions from the audience and the press.
