‘Managers must be creative to face challenges’ – Kishore Alva Executive Director, Adani UPCL
Moodbidri: A day-long Inter-Collegiate Management Fest ‘AGON 2018’ organized by MBA department of Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology, Mijar, was inaugurated at the MBA seminar hall on Tuesday, February 20.
The Chief Guest at the inaugural, Kishore Alva, Executive Director, Adani UPCL, congratulated the college management for organizing the mega event, which involved participants from prominent colleges in the region. He highlighted that commitment and hard work are the ingredients of a successful career. He stressed that young graduates should identify their unique points and work on to build on creativity and other skills.
The ceremony was presided over by Vivek Alva, Managing Trustee, Alva’s Education Foundation. In his presidential remarks, he stated that more and more fests like AGON are necessary to boost the confidence of students. If MBAs need to be successful, they must be different from others, stated Vivek Alva.
The principal of AIET, Dr Peter Fernandes encouraged students to be bold, explore the wide horizons and learn from their experience. He emphasised that the gap between industry and academia should be bridged.
Dean MBA- Prof Ramakrishna Chadaga gave the introductory remarks. Shubham Rai anchored the programme and Vikas Shetty delivered the vote of thanks. Event coordinator Dr Claret Mendonca and other faculty members were present on the occasion.
Following the formal programme, various events and games were organized to test the managerial skills of the participants. More than 15 colleges are participating in this fest.