LEAD 2024 Day 2: Enhancing Communication and Self-Reflection in Leadership
LEAD 2024, the Three-day Leadership Program was a prestigious program presented by Team Inspire & Srishti Campus in association with Alpha Palliative Care. Community Welfare Officers from various districts across Kerala were participated in the program. The LEAD was commenced on May 21, 2024 to May 23, 2024 at Veli Youth Hostel, Thiruvananthapuram. The three-days residential camp was ended up with roller-coaster of emotions and experiences.
The second day of LEAD 2024, held on May 22, 2024, continued to build on the momentum of the first day. The morning session, “Express to Lead,” was conducted by Akhila Chandran, Corporate Trainer, Team Inspire, Certified Life Skill & Soft Skill Trainer and focused on enhancing communication skills vital for effective leadership. Participants engaged in activities aimed at improving public speaking, active listening, and persuasive communication.
Sujith Surendran, Program Coordinator Cum Corporate Trainer, team Inspire, Certified Life Skill & Soft Skill Trainer then led the session “Leading by Building,” which emphasized the importance of team- building and fostering a positive organizational culture. Through various exercises, participants learned strategies to develop and motivate high- performing teams. Following this, Vishnu Prasad, Senior HRO & CSR Manager, Master Trainer in Life skills & Soft skills, Head of Team Inspire facilitated “Understanding Self,” an introspective session that Encouraged participants to reflect on their personal leadership styles, strengths, and areas for improvement through self-assessment exercises and mindfulness practices.
A unique feature of the second day was the “Walk with Mentor” activity, where participants walked with mentors through Veli beach and Veli Tourist Village. Mentors shared their life experiences and volunteer experiences with participants which helped them to introspect to themselves. This provided an opportunity for deeper discussions and individualized guidance. The day concluded with a Candle Light Cafe and day evaluation, where in candle light cafe participants shared their insights and experiences they passed through in their life in a relaxed and reflective setting. The candle light café session was a roller coaster of emotions, participants were immersed in joy and despair.