Leadership, learning from failure key to success: David Skaith

Bengaluru: Leadership, practical experience and the ability to learn from failure are essential for success, David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said at Garden City University (GCU), Bengaluru.

Speaking at a fireside chat organised under the university’s IGNITE Expert Talk Series at the GCU Knowledge Park, Skaith shared his leadership journey and the challenges he faced as the first mayor of York and North Yorkshire.

He urged students to gain practical work experience, view failures as opportunities to learn and build strong professional networks to navigate challenges and advance their careers.

Highlighting the importance of international academic collaboration, Skaith said student exchange programmes enable universities to share knowledge, technological expertise and ideas. Such initiatives also expose students to diverse academic environments and broaden their perspectives.

During the programme, Skaith and delegates from the University of York inaugurated the GCU Oval, the university’s cricket stadium at the Knowledge Park, and the GCU Bio Resource Centre, established in collaboration with University of York.

Dr Joseph V G, Chancellor of GCU, Vice-Chancellor Dr M Ramachandra Gowda, Director of Strategy and Planning Dr Christo Joseph were also present.

The programme concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the GCU Cricket Academy and the University of York to strengthen institutional collaboration and explore opportunities for future engagement in academics, sports and knowledge exchange.

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