Empowering Future Professionals: Highlights from the ‘Stepping into the Corporate World’ Session by Mr. Alwyn Noronha

CASK January 8, 2025

Date: 07-01-2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Seminar Hall, Centenary Block
Beneficiaries: First and Second-year MBA and MCA Students
Resource Speaker: Mr. Alwyn Noronha, Retired Executive Vice President of Projects at ITC Ltd Hotels Division

The Postgraduate Departments of MBA and MCA, in collaboration with the Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK), organized an insightful guest talk titled “Stepping into the Corporate World” on January 7, 2025. The event, held at the Seminar Hall, Centenary Block, St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore, aimed to equip students with a better understanding of corporate dynamics and professional settings.

The session began with a prayer song led by Mr. Cliyon and his team. Mr. Vinston Menezes, Student Vice President of MBA, welcomed the gathering and introduced the resource speaker, Mr. Alwyn Noronha. The event was officially inaugurated by Mr. Ronald Gomes, President of CASK. Other dignitaries included Sr Dr. M. Venissa A.C., Principal of St. Agnes College; Sr Dr. M. Vinora A.C., PG Coordinator; and Ms. Marjorie Texeira, Vice President of CASK and Program Coordinator.

Key Topics Covered:

Corporate Excellence
Corporate Governance
Negotiation Skills
Effective Learning
Price Engineering
Performance Management
Managing Expectations

Mr. Noronha emphasized a solution-oriented approach to challenges, encouraging students to resolve issues proactively. He also highlighted the importance of identifying mentors for personal and professional growth.

Session Highlights:

Parashuram Theory: Avoid over-promising and under-delivering.
80/20 Principle: Understanding that 80% of tasks require general skills, while 20% need specialized expertise.
Enablers vs. Disablers: Adopting an enabler mindset to contribute to organizational success.
Planning and Accountability: Encouraged students to ask themselves, “If I do this, what can go wrong? If it goes wrong, how can I fix it?”

The speaker also stressed the importance of creativity, quality content, and effective time management. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment where students actively participated, gaining valuable insights.

Closing Ceremony:

The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Niharika, a second-year MCA student. Mr. Gerald Dsouza, Mentor of the MBA department, presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Noronha. The session was well-received by students, who found it enriching and inspiring.

With actionable advice, practical knowledge, and strategies for navigating the corporate world, the session provided students with the tools needed to foster a proactive and professional mindset.

Stay tuned for more impactful events under the CASK initiative.