The formal session of the concluding day of the seminar was handled by Dr. Mini Shaji Thomas, the director of NIT Tiruchirappalli. The director's lecture titled "Wake up, Grab the Opportunities" turned out to be an inspirational one for the delegates as she recounted her success story of surviving all odds and becoming a woman leader. Being the only woman director in among the 32 NITs in India, Dr. Thomas spoke at length on the fact that women need to work much harder than men in order to succeed. Citing her own experience of simultaneously handling personal and professional duties and responsibilities (as a mother, teacher, and administrator among other roles) she observed that women need to fix their priorities. According to Dr. Thomas, it is important for women to be visible and innovative in their profession to be a role model for others. The director concluded her lecture by reminding the delegates that "Wake up, grab the opportunities" was her success mantra.
In the following session which started at 11.30 a.m., Ms. Sashi Sairaman, CEO, MTAB Technology Centre Chennai, gave a lecture on women's challenges in the corporate world. Ms.Sairaman began her
lecture by noting that women work under tremendous pressure in the corporate world. Though the corporate world is far more accommodative for women compared to mainstream society,there is an urgent need to
develop an ecosystem for them to work comfortably. She also contended that women need to sustain their competitive attitude and willingness to learn throughout their careers. Narrating from her personal experiences, Ms. Sairaman also remarked that the manufacturing industry is a men-dominated space. She went on to caution the listeners that women shouldn't be complacent and that there is no need for the womenfolk to be guilt-ridden for prioritizing their career over family and children. Ms. Sairaman's lecture was followed by the valedictory session.
In the valedictory session, Dr. M. Venkata Kirthiga and Dr. K.N. Sheeba, the members of the coordinating committee, presented a brief review of the seminar. It was followed by feedback from participants,
certificate distribution, and felicitation of the speakers. The session concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr. K.M. Meera Sherrifa Begum.
In the following session which started at 11.30 a.m., Ms. Sashi Sairaman, CEO, MTAB Technology Centre Chennai, gave a lecture on women's challenges in the corporate world. Ms.Sairaman began her
lecture by noting that women work under tremendous pressure in the corporate world. Though the corporate world is far more accommodative for women compared to mainstream society,there is an urgent need to
develop an ecosystem for them to work comfortably. She also contended that women need to sustain their competitive attitude and willingness to learn throughout their careers. Narrating from her personal experiences, Ms. Sairaman also remarked that the manufacturing industry is a men-dominated space. She went on to caution the listeners that women shouldn't be complacent and that there is no need for the womenfolk to be guilt-ridden for prioritizing their career over family and children. Ms. Sairaman's lecture was followed by the valedictory session.
In the valedictory session, Dr. M. Venkata Kirthiga and Dr. K.N. Sheeba, the members of the coordinating committee, presented a brief review of the seminar. It was followed by feedback from participants,
certificate distribution, and felicitation of the speakers. The session concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr. K.M. Meera Sherrifa Begum.
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