Date: 10.06.2025
Time: 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School, Pune
Resource Person: Mr. Satish Ranade
Faculty Coordinator(s): Dr. Kiran Singh & Prof. Riidhi Jain
Class / Division: PGDM Batch (2025-2027), Induction Program
Objective(s)
Adaptation in today’s ever changing business environment, the VUCA World.
Automation to make Money Available
Cloud Adoption
Understanding the changes and adoption to survive
Brief Report
A highly insightful corporate session was conducted by Mr. Satish Ranade, an experienced industry professional, who shared his expertise on how businesses can remain competitive and agile in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world. His session offered valuable inputs on the role of technology, strategic adaptation, and innovation in shaping the future of business.
Key Takeaways:
1. Adaptation in Today’s Ever-Changing Business Environment (VUCA World)
Mr. Ranade emphasized that today’s business environment is defined by constant change. To survive and grow, companies must be agile, responsive, and strategically adaptive. Organizations that continuously learn and evolve are better positioned to overcome volatility and uncertainty.
2. Automation to Make Money Available
He highlighted how automation is more than cost-saving—it's a strategic enabler. Automation frees up financial and human capital, which can be reinvested in core growth areas. It ensures faster decision-making, operational efficiency, and better resource utilization.
3. Cloud Adoption
Cloud technology was presented as a critical pillar for digital transformation. Mr. Ranade discussed how cloud adoption enhances scalability, data accessibility, and collaboration while reducing infrastructure costs. It allows businesses to respond faster to market demands and drive innovation.
4. Understanding Change and Adopting to Survive
Survival depends on how well an organization anticipates, understands, and embraces change. Mr. Ranade emphasized that resistance to change is a risk. Successful businesses are those that prepare for disruption by adopting digital tools and forward-thinking strategies.
5. Role of Technology in HR
Mr. Ranade spoke about the digital transformation of Human Resources. Technology enables better talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance tracking, and skill development. HR’s role is evolving from administrative to strategic, powered by AI and data analytics.
6. Speedy Data Sourcing & Processing Time Cycle Reduction
In today’s competitive landscape, the speed of data sourcing and processing determines the effectiveness of decision-making. Mr. Ranade stressed that real-time data analytics reduces the time cycle of business processes, helping firms act quickly and stay ahead of the curve.
7. Business Goals: From “Run the Business” to “Change the Business”
One of the most impactful insights from the session was the shift in focus for organizations—from merely running daily operations to transforming business models to avoid disruption. Mr. Ranade urged future managers to think innovatively and drive change from within, in order to lead sustainable growth and ensure long-term relevance.
Conclusion:
The session by Mr. Satish Ranade was a valuable learning experience that bridged classroom concepts with real-world business practices. His practical insights on adaptation, technology, and transformation equipped the students with a forward-thinking perspective, essential for any future business leader in today’s dynamic corporate world.