Poddar Group of Institutions
Poddar Group of Institutions

Day 7 of the Orientation Programme 2026 - ABHIVYAKTI – Unmute Your Innerself

Day 7 brought an experienced industry professional to the learning environment, offering students valuable perspectives on Management, Business Functions, Finance, Communication, Practical Applications, Leadership and Career Development.
Mr. Vimal Mishra
AVP – Mahindra World City
Topic: Corporate Social Responsibility
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Understanding the relevance of Management as a core domain across different business functions and organisational environments.
🔹 Exploring the importance of Finance and understanding how different business functions contribute to organisational performance.
🔹 Recognising the importance of effective communication and presentation skills in professional roles and workplace situations.
🔹 Connecting classroom learning with practical applications and understanding how management concepts are used in real-world organisations.
🔹 Understanding the key differences between private and government organisations, including differences in work culture, decision-making and performance expectations.
🔹 Exploring the distinction between managers and leaders, where managers coordinate and manage work while leaders provide direction, maintain standards and set an example for employees.
The session also encouraged students to become more participative and proactive, emphasising the importance of discussions, asking questions, following current developments and engaging actively with teachers and peers for better practical learning.
From management fundamentals to real-world application — Day 7 focused on developing professionals who are practical, communicative, analytical and leadership-oriented.
The expert session created an engaging and interactive learning experience, connecting management education with workplace realities and encouraging students to think beyond textbooks and prepare themselves for the expectations of the corporate world.
🔹 Exploring real-world marketing examples and understanding their relevance in corporate practice.
🔹 Applying marketing concepts through a hands-on product packaging activity, encouraging creativity and practical thinking.
From managerial skills to marketing fundamentals — Day 6 focused on developing professionals who are collaborative, creative, analytical and business-ready.
The management activities and expert session created an engaging and interactive learning experience, combining experiential learning, real-world marketing examples, student participation and a hands-on product packaging activity.