| Vidya aims to motivate and empower faculty members through goal-setting and professional development strategies that enhance leadership qualities, teamwork, positive thinking, and personal effectiveness, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to institutional excellence and student development.As part of its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth, Vidya organized an inspiring session on 17 June 2026. |
| Mr. Banarji Bhaskaran (Founder and CEO,Onward Business Consulting & Training LLP, Trustee- VICT) |
| Mr. Banarji Bhaskaran is an experienced professional and visionary entrepreneur with over two decades of expertise in shipping, logistics, and supply chain management. As a pioneer in the outsourcing sector, Mr. Banarji Bhaskaran established Aaneeta KPO Pvt Ltd, which delivers a range of outsourcing solutions from India to clients across the globe. In addition, he co-founded Chipnova Technologies Pvt Ltd.Mr. Banarji’s strong academic foundation reflects his multidisciplinary expertise, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, an MBA in Marketing, and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Complementing his academic achievements, he is an active member of renowned professional bodies such as BNI, NIPM, and ISTD across Trivandrum and beyond. His engagement with these esteemed organizations underscores his unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, professional excellence, and meaningful collaboration with industry leaders and experts |
| The inspiring session on Goal Setting & Professional Development Planning was conducted on 17 June 2026 by Mr. Banargi Bhaskaran (Founder and CEO of Onward Business Consulting & Training LLP, Trustee, VICT). Through a dynamic blend of interactive activities, motivational insights, and practical strategies, the session empowered participants to embrace personal growth, strengthen leadership capabilities, foster teamwork, cultivate positive thinking, and pursue success with a purposeful and growth-oriented mindset. |
| The session began with participants reflecting on their purpose in choosing the teaching profession and their responsibilities as educators. An engaging activity called the “60-Second Clapping Activity” was conducted, where participants were expected to stop at 60 seconds but many continued longer, highlighting how people often misjudge limits when engaged in tasks. The ABCD Rule was introduced, where A stands for Almighty, B for Birth, C for Choice, and D for Death, emphasizing that while birth and death are beyond control, life is shaped by one’s choices. |
| The importance of hard work and attitude was also discussed, with the idea that while hard work contributes significantly to success, attitude is equally or even more important. Responsibility and accountability were emphasized, encouraging participants to take ownership of their actions and professional duties. The differences between a leader and a manager were explained through practical examples, highlighting that leaders inspire while managers focus on organization and execution. The session also stressed the importance of empathy and understanding others’ perspectives in both personal and professional life |
| Participants were involved in a continuous-line drawing activity, which demonstrated that problems can have multiple solutions depending on perspective and approach. Teamwork was emphasized through the acronym TEAM—“Together Everyone Achieves More”—and a car analogy that showed how every member’s contribution is essential for success.An extempore activity was conducted where ten teams spoke on topics such as handling difficult situations with courtesy, the power of a smile, first impressions, respect, technology in the workplace, safety, teamwork, and the importance of small actions. The session also explained the role of the conscious and subconscious mind, stating that the conscious mind contributes about 10% while the subconscious mind contributes 90% to behavior and beliefs. It was emphasized that visualization, positive affirmations, and repetition can help achieve success by reshaping thoughts and beliefs. |
| The successful implementation and flawless coordination of these expert sessions were driven by a dedicated organizing team, led by Dr. Sanaj M. S. (IQAC Coordinator,Prof., CSE Dept.) alongside Co-Coordinators Mr. Sarath Babu Ramachandran (ISTE Coordinator, Asst. Prof. – Seln. Grade, ME Dept.) and Ms. Roshni Vijay (IEI Coordinator, Asst. Prof.,CE Dept.). Their combined efforts created a highly professional environment that allowed the profound insights of Mr. Banarji Bhaskaran to resonate effectively, leaving the faculty members deeply motivated and equipped to drive institutional excellence. |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events joins the entire Vidya fraternity in extending their heartiest gratitude to Mr. Banarji Bhaskaran for facilitating an intellectually enriching session that offered transformative insights into personal and professional growth and inspired participants to evolve as more effective, empathetic, and growth-oriented professionals committed to excellence !!! |
