​Lessons in Leadership and Communication​ at The NorthCap University, Gurgaon

The NorthCap University recently organized a workshop on ‘The Essence of Leadership and the Art of Communication’ at the University. Its focus areas included the perspectives on what it takes to become a high impact leader, the tools needed to lead others and oneself, and the different types of dialogue key to authentic leadership. It was hosted by Communications expert Preeti Singh, who has 18 years of experience in communications with organizations including Mckinsey and Company, Indian School of Business and USIS. Along with Preeti was, executive coach Sanjay Saraf, an expert in training corporate executives to become better managers and leaders.

India is changing in every direction. Economic changes with globalization and the increase in foreign direct investment is creating rapid cultural changes in rural and urban environments as well as among social networks and families. In addition, technological advancements and its dissemination to different facets of Indian society have resulted in a business environment which sees constant disruptions in its systems and processes. A key part of The NorthCap University’s mission is to explore the science behind communications in this new environment and to enable effective leadership in an era of technological and digital disruption in business.

Aman Batra, Student (Bachelor’s in Engineering, The NorthCap University) said: “The workshop talked about extremely pertinent issues like organizational politics and how it can be dealt with effectively. How important is to motivate your team as a leader and how exactly to channelize the energy of each and every employee in the best possible way. The workshop also talked about effective communication-the 3 very integral components of communication-synthesize, structure and simplify. The fun activities conducted as a part of the workshop greatly added to the learning Quote from speakers”

After the workshop Preeti Singh said, “The crowd was an interesting mix of students and young professionals. They were all eager to learn and the energy levels were high throughout the workshop!