Thursday, June 26, 2025
Date: 26.06.2025
Time: 12pm- 1pm
Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School, Pune
Resource Person: Mr. Sachin Mohod
Faculty Coordinator(s): Prof. Riidhi Jain & Dr. Nirbhay Mishra
Class / Division: PGDM Batch (2025-2027), Induction Program
Objective(s)
The session was organized to prepare management students for the realities of the modern IT business landscape. It aimed to provide them with an understanding of the key challenges faced by industry and the kind of leadership required to tackle those effectively. The core focus was to inspire students to cultivate resilience, innovation, and adaptability as future-ready professionals.
Brief Report
A thought-provoking and futuristic corporate session was conducted by Mr. Sachin Mohod, Managing Director at Accenture, during the Diksharambh 2025 Induction Ceremony. Addressing the PGDM and PGDM Global Batch 2025–27, Mr. Mohod shared his deep insights on how leadership in the IT sector is evolving in response to complex business challenges driven by rapid technological change. The session emphasized how students must equip themselves not just with academic knowledge but also with agile leadership qualities to succeed in a VUCA world.
Key Takeaways:
1. Modern IT Business Challenges:
Mr. Mohod explained how globalization, cybersecurity threats, digital disruption, and changing client expectations are reshaping the IT industry.
He highlighted the need for continuous upskilling, process automation, and client-centric innovation as responses to these disruptions.
2. Leadership Essentials:
The speaker stressed that leadership in today’s world goes beyond position or authority; it’s about mindset, collaboration, and influence.
He emphasized self-awareness, emotional intelligence, accountability, and communication as the foundational pillars of effective leadership.
3. The LIFT Framework:
Mr. Mohod introduced the LIFT model, a strategic framework for emerging leaders:
L – Leadership: Leading with integrity and purpose.
I – Innovation: Driving creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.
F – Flexibility: Embracing change and being agile in volatile environments.
T – Talent: Developing people, leveraging strengths, and building inclusive teams.
He elaborated on how these four elements help build a culture of excellence and sustainability within organizations.
Conclusion:
Mr. Sachin Mohod's session was not only inspiring but also highly relevant in today’s digital-first economy. His insights provided a roadmap for young managers to navigate complexities with clarity and confidence. The discussion on the LIFT model gave students a practical toolkit to reflect on and cultivate throughout their professional journey.
This session effectively aligned with the broader objective of Diksharambh 2025—to develop industry-ready, visionary leaders from day one of their academic journey.