The six day Annual HR Conclave of TAPMI, Manipal started on August 18, 2014. Chief Guest Mr.Rajat Jain, MD, Xerox India, lit the lamp. Col P.S. James, Area Chair Human resources, TAPMI explained about Disha to the audience followed by Dr. Natarajan who introduced the theme for Disha 2014-‘Talent Race in Emerging Economies-will India win?’
The Chief Guest, Mr. Rajat Jain talked about how important it is to know the variance between plan and reality. He also spoke about his experiences during his college and industry life. Key note speakers at the inaugural ceremony included Mr.Krishnan V., Head Talent Development, HCL and Dr. R. C. Natarajan, Director TAPMI.
Mr. Krishnan V talked about talent management and challenges associated with it. Later in the day the students got an opportunity to attend panel discussion and guest lectures delivered by the various eminent guests at Disha 2014. The Key Note Speakers and Col.
The Sophos, guest lecture series saw the presence of the following eminent personalities on second day – Ms Diptii Das, Head HR - South Asia, Aramex ; Ms. Dr. Maria Christine Nirmala, Practice Head –Research, Great Place to Work; Mr. Rajesh Sahay, Vice President & Head HR, Wipro Consumer Care ; Mr. Ragupathy L, Senior Manager – Talent acquisition, Beroe and Ms. Charu Gulati , Associate Director HR, Axis Risk Consulting.
The speakers touched upon various aspects related to challenges in human resource procurement and the building of social capital in organizations. The second edition of Onimia continued with the high powered discussion on the talent race in emerging economies with a focus on innovative recruitment strategies.
The panel discussion in the “Onimia” series, was attended by Corporate leaders Mr. Mohit Shetty, AVP – HR, Reliance Capital; Ms. Reena Tyagi,Head HR,Cigna TTK Health Insurance Company Limited; Mr. Jayakumar David Alexander, Head - Human Resources (Zonal), Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages and Mr. Sunil Wariar, Sr. VP and Head Human Capital, Future Generali India Life Insurance Co.
They shared their perspectives on the topic–Talent management in a cross-cultural environment. The discussion revolved around how talent management is important when the organizations are going global, since several cultural dimensions come into play and the challenges are faced by organizations in handling them.
Last 2 days of ‘Disha 2014’ saw the participation by large number of students and a host of speakers. The topics of the discussion were “Managing Talent, in the Transition Economy of India” and “Talent race”.
The panellists on the first topic included Mr Raghavendra, Infosys BPO; Mr Arun Kumar Kaimal, DHR Holdings; Mr. Prem Velayudan, CISCO and Ms Ivy Saldanha, Actuant India. Discussion varied by covering insights regarding best practices to be followed in managing talent better. There were points related to the personal and professional development of the employees and how that can be achieved by proper training and skill development activities.
Speakers on the second topic Talent race forward by focusing on Employee Value Proposition to attract multi-generational talent, included Mr. Pritpal Kular, Vice President - Human Resources, General Motors; Mr. Ramunni Nair, Vice President HR&GA-Renault Nissan; Mr. Jothibasu S, Deputy General Manager-HR, BIAL; Prof. Col P S James, HRM Area Chair TAPMI. Most of the panelists agreed that the concept of Employee Value Proposition was an evolving perception varying across different industries and time. They took up the differing methods which need to be applied to blue-collared workers and white-collared employees.
Disha 2014 concluded on 23rd of August 2014 after 6 eventful days with 10 Onimia panel discussions, more than 30 Sophos Guest Lectures and 50+ guests on campus. Prof. (Col.) P S James in his valedictory address spoke about the new perspectives discussed during these 6 days. He stressed on the importance of grounding and display of work experience in a new context. The industry stalwarts spoke about the way to do things which requires everything to be taken as a challenge in life and professional career.
Followed by this, the winners for the various events were announced. The Vrondi – Mock Press event was won by Ms Niharika Drolia and Ms Ramayani Chakravarty. We the people – debate competition was won by Ms Naomi Raphael (for the motion), Mr Bibin George Varghese (against the motion) and Ms Naomi Raphael and Mr Abhishek Rajan (best team).
Ms Devika Shenoy, Convenor, HR Forum summerised about Disha 2014 and extended her gratitude towards, Dr R C Natarajan, Director, TAPMI, faculties, faculty moderators for Panel Discussion and the students of TAPMI for being a wonderful audience.
TAPMI is a leading B School in Karnataka, reputed for its outcome based learning and faculty-student interaction. TAPMI’s mission is to provide professional management capability. TAPMI Manipal commenced 2 year residential PG Program in 1984 which received recognition amongst the well-known industrial houses. Placement 2014 at TAPMI has been excellent with Rs 55 lacs offered as highest salary while average salary stood at Rs.9.71 lacs.
TAPMI accepts CAT/XAT scores but considers other aspects of an aspirant also in admission process to MBA/PGDM programmes. According to Prof Chowdari Prasad, Dean (PR) & Chairman-Admissions ‘We observe ‘Profile Based’ shortlisting for our admissions and shortlist candidates for GDPI. We reckon their academic and professional background besides CAT/XAT percentiles’. CAT 2014 aspirants who have good academic back ground and can score 85+ percentile may explore admission opportunities in TAPMI.
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