Thursday, May 15, 2025
Date: 15th and 16th May 2025
Time: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: Auditorium, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune
Resource Person: Mr. Aloke Goel, Chief Financial Officer, Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd.
Participants: PGDM Faculties
Faculty Coordinator: Mr. Sparsh and Ms. Manjiri Joshi
Organizer: Center of Research and Development and Center of Quality Assurance Cell
Objectives:
1. To Build Personal and Professional Resilience: Equip faculty members with strategies to navigate challenges in both academic and corporate environments through mental, emotional, and professional resilience.
2. To Enhance Leadership Capabilities: Introduce faculty to real-world financial and leadership experiences, enabling them to integrate practical insights into teaching and administration.
3. To Promote Adaptive Thinking and Innovation: Foster a mindset of agility and adaptability in the face of evolving educational trends and institutional demands.
4. To Encourage Continuous Learning and Development: Inspire faculty members to pursue lifelong learning and professional growth in alignment with institutional goals.
Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune proudly organized a transformative Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled "Staircase to Resilience" on 15th and 16th May 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day. The program was led by Mr. Aloke Goel, Chief Financial Officer at Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd., a seasoned professional known for his leadership acumen and extensive experience in finance, strategic planning, and organizational development.
The FDP aimed to empower faculty members with tools and techniques to build resilience in today’s ever-evolving academic and professional landscape. With the increasing complexity of the education sector, resilience has become a vital skill—not just to cope with change but to thrive within it. Mr. Goel delivered thought-provoking sessions that blended theoretical insights with practical, real-world applications from his corporate journey.
On Day 1, the focus was on understanding the foundations of resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate uncertainty. Mr. Goel highlighted the importance of mindset, adaptability, and the role of self-awareness in overcoming professional challenges. Day 2 expanded on resilience in leadership, decision-making during crises, and building sustainable personal and institutional growth. The sessions were highly interactive, encouraging participants to share their experiences, reflect on current practices, and engage in problem-solving activities.
He shared pragmatic strategies drawn from his corporate journey, focusing on emotional intelligence, change management, decision-making under pressure, and sustainable growth.
Through engaging discussions and real-life case examples, Mr. Goel highlighted how resilience is not merely a reaction to setbacks but a proactive framework for leadership, innovation, and personal development. The interactive nature of the sessions encouraged faculty members to reflect, share, and explore resilience-building techniques applicable in classrooms and institutional settings.
The program received positive feedback from all participants and was lauded for its relevance, practical approach, and motivational delivery. The FDP successfully contributed to the ongoing professional enrichment of the faculty and reinforced the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic development.
The FDP also underscored the significance of faculty development in enhancing teaching quality, fostering innovation, and cultivating a culture of continuous learning within academic institutions. Faculty members appreciated the relevance and depth of the program and expressed enthusiasm for applying the takeaways to their professional practices.
“Staircase to Resilience” successfully created a platform for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and growth. Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Aloke Goel for his valuable contribution to the professional development of its academic community.