Colloquium 2024

The Analytics Club of SCMHRD organized a two-day event focused on how analytics can drive innovation, sustainability, and strategic leadership. Through insightful panel discussions featuring industry leaders, the event provided first-year MBA students with practical insights into adapting to a rapidly changing business environment.

Event Theme: Adapting to Change: Analytics and the Circular Economy Revolution

Day 1 (25th November 2024):

Panel 1: Innovation, Strategy, and Sustainability: The New Playbook for Business Growth

The panel explored how innovation and strategic thinking can be integrated into sustainable business practices. Discussions emphasized balancing granular data analysis with broader trends to mitigate data noise, using examples like Netflix’s user behavior analytics. The panel also underscored the importance of agility and precise strategy in entrepreneurship, with references to success stories like PhysicsWallah and Jack Ma’s ventures.

Guests:

• Mr. Joydeep Hazra (Executive Director, EY GDS)
• Mr. Yuvraj Pandya (Vice President, BlackRock)
• Mr. Anshul Agrawal (Managing Director, Deloitte Digital)
• Ms. Sonam Sharma (Director, Gartner)

Panel 2: Strategic Leadership in Action: Innovating Across Core Business Functions

This session focused on the role of strategic leadership in driving innovation across core business functions. Panelists discussed the evolution of marketing techniques,

highlighting the efficiency of digital platforms. The conversation also explored the role of technology in adapting to consumer behavior, featuring real-world examples of innovative strategies. Active participation from the students enriched the dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of leadership challenges and solutions.

Guests:

• Mr. Arpan Sarkar (Associate Director, Cognizant)
• Mr. Niraj Kaushik (Vice President – Finance, Opus Technologies)
• Mr. Saurabh Tadelkar (Marketing Manager, NICE Actimize)

Day 2 (27th November 2024):

Panel 3 (Online): Building Sustainable Operations: The Role of People, Processes, and Technology

The final panel delved into creating sustainable operations by integrating advanced technology, efficient processes, and skilled people. Discussions highlighted the evolution of analytics in India post-2012 and the increasing relevance of big data, cloud

technology, and AI across industries. Practical examples of AI applications in health and finance sectors illustrated the importance of data management and technological adaptability in modern business environments.

Guests:

• Ms. Priyanka Shakyavanshi (Regional Human Resources Director, Gestamp)
• Mr. Sunil Kuttan (Lead – Procurement and Contracts, Jio World Centre)
• Mr. Amit Mathur (Head Collections Strategy and Analytics, IndusInd Bank)

This event successfully bridged the academic-industry gap, equipping students with actionable knowledge about sustainability and analytics. By fostering critical thinking

and encouraging dialogues on future business landscapes, it empowered participants to navigate dynamic and complex markets effectively.