Event Name: Convocation Ceremony – Visionary Leadership	Event Date: 21.12.2024
Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Fehmina Khalique	Event Timings: 10:00 AM
Number of Participants: 76	Venue: Lloyd Business School, Greater Noida

Objectives:

The primary objective of inviting Dr. Sanjay Vaid, Founder & CEO of Invocore Consulting Services and a renowned industry and academic leader, as the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony of the PGDM Batch 2022–24 was to inspire graduating students with his exceptional journey of professional excellence and academic accomplishment. The session aimed to motivate students to embrace leadership with confidence, develop a future-oriented mindset, and learn from the experiences of a leader who has worked with global organizations and prestigious institutions. Additionally, the objective was to provide graduates with meaningful insights on career building, resilience, innovation, and ethical leadership as they step into the corporate world.

Detailed Report:

The Convocation Ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Sanjay Vaid, whose distinguished profile brought immense value to the event. Dr. Vaid began by congratulating the graduates on reaching a significant milestone and emphasized the importance of continuous learning in an evolving global landscape.

Drawing from his experiences at Deloitte, HCL, and Wipro, he shared thought-provoking insights on how industry expectations are rapidly shifting toward innovation, agility, and strategic thinking. Dr. Vaid also spoke about his academic exposure at MIT and IIFT, explaining how knowledge, when combined with curiosity and discipline, creates exceptional leaders. His address highlighted the relevance of emotional intelligence, ethical decisionmaking, and adaptability in navigating modern career challenges. He encouraged students to take bold steps, embrace failures as learning opportunities, and strive for excellence with humility.

The audience was deeply engaged as he connected real corporate scenarios with practical lessons for young professionals. The session concluded with an inspiring message urging students to dream big, uphold strong values, and make meaningful contributions to the organizations and communities they will soon serve.

Learning Outcomes:

Students gained valuable exposure to the mindset and qualities required to excel in competitive corporate environments. They learned the importance of resilience, continuous skill development, and strong ethical grounding in shaping a successful career. The session enhanced their understanding of what global organizations expect from young managers and how leadership must evolve with technological and cultural shifts. Graduates also learned to value innovation, emotional intelligence, and lifelong learning as essential components of professional success. Overall, the interaction strengthened their confidence and prepared them to step into their careers with clarity and purpose.

Prepared by:

Dr. Sanjay Vaid