Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Date: 29/01/2025
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 Noon
Venue: Class Room -106
Resource Person: Professor Aloke Goel
Chief Financial Officer at Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd
Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Prajakta Yawalkar
Class / Division Finance- C
Objective:
• Clarity of Purpose: To help participants identify their personal and professional "lighthouses" – their core values, vision, and long-term goals.
• Actionable Growth Framework: To introduce the concept of the "Staircase to Heaven" as a step-by-step approach to achieving success.
• Leadership Development: To inspire leaders to act as guiding forces for their teams, fostering a culture of purpose and collaboration.
• Resilience and Persistence: To emphasize the importance of perseverance and consistent effort in overcoming challenges.
• Integration of Vision and Action: To align daily actions with long-term goals, ensuring sustained growth and fulfillment.
1. The Lighthouse Metaphor:
o The lighthouse symbolizes guidance, clarity, and purpose. It serves as a beacon during turbulent times, helping individuals and organizations stay aligned with their core values and vision.
o Aloke emphasized that every individual and organization must identify their lighthouse to navigate challenges effectively.
2. The Staircase to Heaven:
o Success is a journey, not a destination. The staircase represents the incremental steps required to achieve long-term goals.
o Each step on the staircase signifies progress, learning, and growth. Aloke encouraged attendees to celebrate small wins and remain patient.
3. Leadership and Team Dynamics:
o Leaders must act as lighthouses for their teams, providing direction and inspiration.
o Collaboration and shared vision are critical for collective success.
4. The Master Stroke:
o The "Master Stroke" of the session was the integration of the lighthouse and staircase metaphors. Aloke explained that while the lighthouse provides direction, the staircase represents the actionable path to reach the destination.
o This integration ensures that individuals and organizations remain focused on their vision while taking consistent, purposeful steps toward their goals.
Aloke Goel’s session was a masterclass in personal and professional growth. By combining the metaphors of the lighthouse and the staircase to heaven, he provided a clear framework for achieving success. The session left attendees inspired to identify their lighthouses, take actionable steps, and lead with purpose.