IIM-T’s Daksha conclave examines ethical leadership

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The Indian Institute of Management – Tiruchi (IIM-T) hosted an expanded version of its annual leadership conclave “Daksha 5.0” on Friday and Saturday, aimed at providing a platform for industry leaders, faculty members, researchers, doctoral scholars, and students to interact.

The conclave featured the inaugural Daksha Research Studio (DRS) on September 11, which brought industry and academia together to examine complex organisational challenges, followed by the conclave on September 12, centered on the theme “Back to Basics: The Long Game of Ethical Leadership.”

Saturday’s keynote speech was delivered by Mallikarjuna Reddy, managing director, De Beers India. Mr. Reddy highlighted communication, collective ownership, and responsible decision-making as essential to building organisations capable of sustaining themselves in his address.

The second keynote speaker Namrata Singh, producer and IP owner, SacredIP Trans Media Tech, explained that entrepreneurship had taught her to say no to attractive opportunities when they required compromises inconsistent with her purpose.

Following the theme panel discussions, participants of six specialised round table conferences examined the implications of ethical leadership within a distinct functional setting.

Earlier on Friday, the DRS was launched by Rohit Kumar Agarwala, Director (Finance), Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. In his inaugural address, Mr. Agarwala highlighted how examining organisational capabilities from a broader perspective can create new opportunities, particularly through data, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies.

A key component of Daksha 5.0 was the series of case competitions organised by the academic clubs. It featured a range of interactive creative experiences, including resin art, Lippan art, and canvas painting.

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