The 10 Futuristic Education Leaders, 2023 by Business Apac

Founder and CEO FortunaPIX

TC ASHOK

A Visionary Leader Transforming Education Globally Through Technology

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Education Leaders, 2023

The 10 Futuristic Education Leaders, 2023

Shaping Tomorrow's Brightest Minds

DearEsteemedReaders,

TheAPACeducationsectorisswiftlytransformingduetofactorssuchaspopulationgrowth,urbanization,parental demandforqualityeducation,andrapidtechnologicaladvancement,acceleratedbyCOVID-19.Thesechangesare fosteringaninnovativeanddiverseeducationlandscapeintheregion,recognizingeducation'sglobaleconomic importanceanditsroleinsocialmobilityforchildren.

IntheevolvingAPACeducationlandscape,notabletrendsencompassincreasedprivateeducationinvestments,a focusonSTEMeducation,ariseinonlinelearningplatforms,andwidespreadadoptionofinnovativeclassroomtech. Challengeslikeeducationalinequalityandaccessbarriersduetopovertypersist,alongsidetheneedforquality assurance.However,substantialinvestmentsbygovernmentsandbusinessesarefuelinggrowthandinnovation,with technologyatthecoreofreshapingeducationdeliveryandexperienceintheregion.

Inlinewiththeseprevailingtrends,wearedelightedtointroduceourlatestmagazineissue,titled“The10Futuristic EducationLeaders,2023”magazineissue,delvingintoAPACeducationtrendsdrivenbypopulationgrowth, urbanization,andtechnology.Highlightsincludeincreasedprivateeducationinvestments,STEMfocus,online learningexpansion,andclassroomtechadoption.Despitechallenges,theAPACeducationsectorisprimedfor growth,fueledbytransformativetechnology

OurcoverspotlightsTCAshok,CEOofFortunaPIX,whoisavisionaryleaderdrivingeducation'sdigital transformation.Headvocatesforequitableaccess,usingadvancedtechnologytotransitionschoolsfromprintto digitalresources.HisinnovationsprovidedigitalcontentandeBookstounderservedstudents,fosteringaglobal educationecosystemforinformed,intelligent,andresponsiblecitizens.

Thisissuehighlightseducationsectorluminaries,suchasPallaviPrakash,Dr.SohanChitlange,Gomathi Shanmugam,andAshwiniPurohit.Theircontributionsenrichourunderstandingoftheevolvingeducationlandscape, oﬀeringinvaluableinsightsintotheﬁeld'slatestdevelopmentsandchallenges.

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TC Ashok

A Visionary Leader Transforming Education Globally Through Technology Founder and CEO

COVER STORY

Intoday’sera,educationisafundamentalnecessity foreveryone. Devoidofeducationnonecanleada comfortablelifeinthisworld.However,thequality ofeducationisatitslowestpointinmanyregions includingAfrica,LatinAmerica,Asia,andevenrural India.Manycompaniesaretargetingonlydeveloped andgrowthmarketstogainmoreproﬁts.TheFounder andCEOofFortunaPIX,TCAshokbelievesthat everychilddeservesaqualityeducationandnostudent irrespectiveoftheirregion,languageorsocialstatus shouldbedeniedopportunitiestopursuequality education.

FortunaPIXteamistransformingeducational institutionsandtheireco-systemsbytransitioningthem successfullyfromPrinttoDigital.Theyareatthe forefrontofrevolutionarydigitaltransformationin educationbyleveragingnichetechnologies.Today,the CEOisproudtosaythatwiththeirsolutions,studentsin evenpoverty-riddencountriesareusingadvanced tabletswithDigitalcontentandeBooks.Commenting onthis,hestates, “We will be able to build an education eco-system where children would grow up to be sensible, smart and responsible global citizens.”

TheinspirationbehindtheFoundationsof FortunaPIX

AshokisasuccessfulentrepreneurbasedoutofSilicon Valley,USandHyderabad,Indiawithanimpressive proventrackrecordofbuildingcuttingedgesoftware productsandsolutionscompanies.Havingover35years ofexperience,thevisionaryleaderhasbeen instrumentalinlaunchinginnovativeproductsthatare yearsaheadoftheirtime.HestartedFortunaPIXwithan aimtorevampthewayeducationisdeliveredglobally However,theideatoestablishhiscompanydawnedon himwhenheobservedhisfather’s20-year-oldpersonal assistant.Theassistantwasilliterateandusedtowatch onlyeducativechannelssuchasNationalGeography, Discovery,andsportsaftercompletinghisdailywork.

Eventually,theassistantwasabletoreadEnglish newspapersandgainedmoreknowledgeofsports, environment,technology,etc.Watchinghisgrowth,the CEOrealizedthatifthispersonhadaformaleducation, hislifewouldhavebeenonthefasttrack.Thisinspired himtoassociatewiththeeducationindustrysoasto transformlivesallaround;deliverqualityeducation globallythroughtechnology Thisinspirationpushed himtoestablishFortunaPIX.

Inyetanotherventure,TCAshokislookingforwardto usingAIinhealthcaretoaddresstheseriousissuesof inequalitybetweenurbanandruralhealthservices. “The serious lack of access to qualiﬁed healthcare providers has caused the alarmingly low quality of healthcare in rural areas. I believe that AI medical techniques could improve healthcare outcomes in rural areas,” saysCEOAshok.

BestInﬂuencerintheCEO’sLife

Theversatileleaderthinksthatpeopleinreallifehave inﬂuencedhisthinkingmorethanbooksandmovies.For him,thebiggestinﬂuencerinhislifehasbeenSatyaSai Baba. “If you look at Him as an individual, imagine the way he has built an organization, from a small village in remote Andhra Pradesh, that has spread over 150 countries worldwide providing the best education and healthcare services,” saysFounderAshok.Hefurthershedslighton thefactthatmanyglobalgovernmentshaveadoptedSatya Sai’shumanvalue-driveneducationtocreatebettercitizens andsociety TheCEOAshokisinspiredbyhowSatyaSai Bababroughtasocialtransformationformillionsglobally withouttravelandtechnologybutthroughcommitmentand perseverancefordecades.

APioneerintheDigitalEducation

Establishedin2012,FortunaPIXisaleaderindigital educationwithstrongtechnologyandglobaldelivery capabilities.Thecompanybelievesthateducationisa universalrightandthateverychildintheworld, independentofgender,geography,environmentisentitled toquality,world-classeducation.ImpressedbyFortunaPIX ’simpactonglobaleducation,Co-ChairPolicy&Strategy GroupoftheUNTheWorldWeWant,mentionedthat ‘FortunaPIX is not just bridging the learning divide; In fact, through use of technology, it is also able to address problems associated with conﬂict resolution, gender equality, preventive care, and refugee upliftment. FortunaPIX will play a very critical role in addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal—Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.’

InnovativeEducationSolutions

Basedonitsﬁrmbelief,FortunaPIXhasdeveloped “OneLern”tobridgethegapwheremanycultural,political andinfrastructurebarriersdeprivequalityeducation’sreach tothegrassrootslevel.WithOneLern,schoolshave witnessedhigherstudentattendance,betterperformance

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The serious lack of access to qualied healthcare providers has caused the alarmingly low quality of healthcare in rural areas. I believe that AI medical techniques could improve healthcare outcomes in rural areas.

COVER STORY

andteacherempowerment,andconvenience.Thesolutions providedbythecompanyhaveallowednumerous governmentsandlargeinstitutionstomigratefromprintonlytodigital-onlysystemswithsigniﬁcantenhancement instudent’sattentionandperformanceratesthrough measurableoutcomes.

Moreover,FortunaPIXhascreatedaneco-sensitivedigital booksolution“LernBook”.Thissolutionovercomesthe challengesofpoorinfrastructure,sporadicnetconnectivity, limitedonlinevisibility,andnon-qualiﬁedteachersthatare predominantinnew,under-developedandunder-served markets.Italsoincreasesthequalityofeducationtobeat parorevenbetterthanmanyeducationalecosystemsin developedcountries.Today,LernBooksuccessfully substitutestraditionalprintdrivennon-engagingstatic educationwithdigital-onlyinteractiveeducationreducing thecostsbyhalf.Thisisaccomplishedwithminimal investmentsindigitalinfrastructureinbothoﬄineand onlinemodedeliveringlocalizedcurriculumcontent.

FortunaPIXhasalsodevelopedotherproducts:LernBag, LernWise,andLernPreptomakelearningmoreaccessible, inclusiveandengaging.Thecompany’sproductsand solutionsaredeployedeveninremoteanddiverse geographiessuchaswar-hitregionsofAfghanistan,drugtornareasofMexico,remotereachesoftheCaribbeanand Africa,allinlocallanguagesandcurriculumsincluding culturalalignment.

ImportanceofStrongLeadershipintheEducation Sector

Leadershipintheeducationindustrybringsmassive responsibility.Inotherindustries,onceaproductismarketed andsold,itonlyneedsoccasionalmaintenancethereafter Ontheotherhand,intheeducationsector,theleadersneed tobeobservantofwhatthechildisgainingthroughlearning andhowtheselearningsaregoingtoimpacttheoutcomes forthesechildren.CEOAshokbelievesthateveryparent andteacherneedstoinvestinachild’slearningandhoning.

Additionally,technologyandglobalizationare signiﬁcantlychangingthewayhumansliveandwork. However,theeducationindustryhasremainedmostly staticandunder-investedfordecadesinmanycountries. TheFounderpresumesthatinEdTechthecontinuous investmentanddevelopmenttocontentandtechnologies areimportantalongsidetheservicesandsupport,which couldstaggerforyears. “It’s a long horizon and value creation business. Leaders in education should persevere such gestations compared to other industries,” remarksFortunaPIXCEOAshok.

EstablishingaStrongGlobalFootprintintheFuture

Sinceitsinception,FortunaPIXhasusedout-of-the-box businessmodelstosuccessfullydemonstrateanddeliver digitaleducationinsomeofthetoughestmarkets.The companybringsglobaleducationtothelocal ecosystemsliterallytothedoorstepofschools,teachers, andstudents.Tofurtherenhancethismodel,FortunaPIX isplanningtoestablishitsfootprintinmorethan20 countrieswithover3millionstudentsusingitsproducts, particularlyinthefrontierandunderservedmarketsin thenextﬁveyears.

MistakesMadeByStudents,Teachers,andParents

AccordingtotheCEO,childrentendtogetintoashell duetotheenormouspressureandexpectationsfrom theirteachersandparents.Asaresult,theymake commonmistakes.ParentsandTeacherstomakeafew mistakesinbeingtoojudgmentalandpossessiveabout children.Thefollowingaresomeofthemistakesthat canbeaddressedeasilywithbetterorientationfrom teachersandparents.

Peopleshouldknowthediﬀerencebetweenstudying andlearning.

Parentsandteachersshouldagreethateducationmust accommodateknowledgeandskillsandnotmere grades.

Stigmatizingandmagnifyingafailureaslifefailure mustbediscouraged.

Encouragingcreativitywithoutoverprioritizing uniformityandconventionalapproaches.

Consideringthatallchildrenarethesamewhenit comestolearningisincorrectandthatappreciatinga child’sspecialtalentsanduniqueskillsareimportant.

HABITSOF 7 THE EFFECTIVE PEOPLE HIGHLY

[SummaryandTakeaways]

“We came to the realization that in order to change the situation, we needed to initiate a transformation within ourselves.” Centraltothiseﬀectiveselftransformationwastheneedtomodifyour perceptions.Manyindividualsareconstantlystriving forself-improvement,asourhabitsgraduallyshapeus throughoutourlives.Thesebehavioralpatternsplaya crucialroleinforminginitialimpressionswhen interactingwithothers.Ifyouareanadultseeking waystoenhanceyourpersonalgrowth,‘The7Habits ofHighlyEﬀectivePeople’isavaluableresourcefor you.

StephenR.Covey,theauthor,profoundlyimpactedthe livesofnumerousindividualswiththisbook,which hasamassedover40millioncopiesinsales.This articleprovidesacomprehensivesummaryofthebook andhighlightsitssigniﬁcanttakeaways.

AbouttheAuthor

● StephenR.Covey(1932-2012)wasanAmerican educator,author,businessman,andrenowned speaker.

● Heauthoredseveralbest-sellingbooks,including “The 7 Habits of Highly Eﬀective People,” “The 8thHabit,”and“TheLeaderinMe.”

● Covey’snotablework,“TheSevenHabitsof HighlyEﬀectivePeople,”standsasoneofthe mostimportantbusinessbooksofthetwentieth century.

● Headvocatedforwhathereferredtoas“The CharacterEthic,”emphasizingthealignmentof one’svalueswithso-called“universaland

timeless”ideals.Additionally,heheldthedistinctionofbeing America’sﬁrstprominentnonﬁctionauthor

Inthisbook,Coveyinformsusaboutthe7habitsthatcan transformindividualsintohighlyeﬀectivepeople.

1. BeProactive

Theauthorstressestheimportanceoftakingresponsibilityinour lives,especiallyaswetransitionintoadulthood,whereothers perceiveusasindependentindividuals.Therefore,wehold completeresponsibilityfortheactionsandchoiceswemake.

Theauthorfurtheremphasizesthatwecannotshifttheblamefor ourbehaviorontoexternalfactorsorcircumstances.Ultimately, ourpersonallifedecisionsreﬂectourownchoices.

Hence,itiscrucialtotakeownershipofyourchoicesandstand ﬁrmlybythem,regardlessofthecircumstances.

Whethertheoutcomeispositiveornegative,youshouldﬁnd reassurancewithinyourself.Avoidlettingexternalfactors inﬂuenceyourinternalstate;concentrateonhowyourespond.

Proactivepeopletakeownershipoftheirdecisionsandfocuson theactionstheycantaketoeﬀectchange,whilereactive individualstendtocomplainandadoptavictimmentality.Itis essentialtostaycommittedtoone’sgoals,andperhapsthemost vitalcommitmentanindividualcanmakeistotheirownselfimprovement.

2. BeginWiththeEndinMind

Tounderstandtheessenceofthishabit,Coveyurgesusto envisionafuneralscenario,promptingustocontemplatehowwe wouldwantourlovedonestorememberus.

Byundertakingthisthoughtexperiment;individualscanidentify theircorevalues,providingasturdyframeworkforguidingtheir actions.

Eachday,itiscrucialtoalignyourdailyactionswithyourlife’s overarchingvision,asthispracticecultivatescrucialvalues.By doingso,youequipyourselftoconfrontchallengesproactively andwithintegrity.

Toeﬀectivelyadoptthishabit,askyourselfthefollowing questions:1.Whatdoyouaspiretobecome?2.Whatactionsdo youintendtotake?3.Uponwhatprincipleshaveyoubuiltyour values?

Engaginginthisactivitywillhelpyoudevelopyour life’sprinciples,whichwillserveasyour guidebook.

Thisisanexceedinglycrucialundertaking,asthese principlesbecomethebedrockofyourlife,leading todailyﬂourishing.Regardlessoflife’schallenges, itisessentialtokeeptheseguidingprinciples steadfastandunwavering.

3. PutThingsFirst

Inthissection,theauthorpresentstwocrucial questionstocontemplate:

1. Whatistheonethingyouareneglecting thatcouldenhanceyourlife?

2. Whatistheonethingthathasthepotential toimproveyourbusiness?

Habit3canbesetinmotionbypracticingtheﬁrst twohabits,asitcentersaroundself-management throughone’sstrongwill.

Havinganindependentwillmeansbeingthecaptain ofyourownship,whereyourintegrityguidesyour choices.Itiscrucialtoprioritizeimportantaspects oflifeandremaincommittedtoachievingthem.

However,adoptingadetrimentalhabitofsaying “No”tocertaintasksmightundermineallthe progressmadethroughprevioushabits.

Centeryouractionsaroundprinciplesand conscience,deﬁneyourkeygoals,achievelife balance,andensureweeklyorganization.

Thesefocalpointsemphasizeenhancing relationshipsandresultsratherthanmerely maximizingyourtime.Byadoptingthisapproach, youwillbecomeahighlypracticalandeﬀective individual.

4. ThinkWin/Win

CoveyemphasizesthatWin-Winisnotmerelya techniquebutratheraphilosophythatindividuals shouldincorporateintotheirlives.

Thisapproachentailsseeking mutuallybeneficialagreementsor solutionsthatleaveeveryone satisfied,regardlessofthesituation. Thegoalistoensurethatallparties involvedfindtheoutcomefavorable.

Adoptingthishabitofcultivatinga Win-Winmindsetisvitalin fosteringhealthyinterdependence, astheauthorsuggestsittobethe mostfavorableemotionalstate.

EmbraceaWin-Winapproachto provebeneﬁcialinadaptingto interpersonalrelationships.

Toachievethis,onemustexercise traitssuchasself-awareness, imagination,conscience,and independentwill.

TobecomeaWin-Winperson, embraceﬁveindependent dimensionsthatconstitutethishabit. ThesedimensionsincludeCharacter, Relationships,Agreements,WinWinPerformance,andprocessesfor cultivatingWin-Winsolutions.

5. SeekFirsttoUnderstand, ThenBeUnderstood

Theauthoremphasizesthe signiﬁcanceofunderstandingothers beforeseekingtobeunderstood,as itgreatlyenhancesinterpersonal relationships.Cultivatingthishabit isoneofthemostvaluabletraitsone candevelop.

Whileweteachchildrentoread, write,andspeakfromayoungage, manyindividualsoftenoverlook listeningskills.

Coveyemphasizesthatindividuals withgoodinterpersonalskillsdonot manipulateothers.Instead,they conveytheirtruecharacter,andthis

authenticitynaturallydrawspeople towardsthem,leadingtoopenand engagingconversations.Wecallthis particularskillempatheticlistening.

Anempatheticlistenerhasthe abilitytoperceivetheworldfrom theotherperson’sperspectiveand genuinelyfeelwhattheotherperson isexperiencing.

Byunderstandingtheotherperson’s viewpoint,youcaneﬀectively communicateyourownthoughtsand bebetterunderstood.This heightenedlevelofunderstanding alsoenhancesthecredibilityofyour ideas.

6. Synergize

Synergyinvolvesacombinedaction whereapersonachievesmaximum synergyfromtheharmonious combinationofWin-Winhabitsand empatheticcommunication.

Embracingsynergyunleashesthe powerofprinciplesandisfounded ontheideathatthewholeisgreater thanthesumofitsparts.

Applyingsynergyinsocial interactionsisachallengeformany Coveyarguesthatsynergetic interpersonalinteractionsshouldbe apartofaperson’severydaylife.

Synergyrequiresvulnerability, openness,andcommunication.It balancesthemental,psychological, andemotionaldiﬀerencesbetween people.

Synergyisallaboutcollaborating withotherstoaccomplishsomething thatwouldbeunattainableonyour own.

Itencompassesteamwork,teambuilding,andfosteringunitywith

otherhumanbeings.Synergy representsaninterdependentreality ofhumanlife.

7. SharpentheSaw

Tocontinuouslyenhanceyourwellbeingandperformance,focuson sharpeningthesawthrough regularlyandconsistentlyutilizing thefourdimensionsofmotivation: Physical,Emotional,Spiritual,and Mentalhealth.

Theauthoremphasizesthatyou driveyourlife’sperformance, makingitcrucialtoembracethis essentialability.

Balancingeachdimensioniscrucial becauseoverindulginginonearea leadstoneglectingtheothers. Sharpeningoneofthesedimensions willnaturallyfosterpositivityinthat particularaspectandtheother dimensionsaswell.

Asyouexperiencepersonalgrowth, yourself-awarenessalsoincreases. This,inturn,leadstoinevitable changesinyourpersonality

Asyouprogressandmoveforward, itbecomescrucialtocontinuously learn,dedicateyourselfmore,and consistentlyadherestoprinciplesto enhanceyoureﬃciencyand transformyourperspectivetowards others.

Inconclusion,personaldevelopment createsatransformativeperception ofoneselfintheeyesoftheworld. Actingwithmaturityearnsrespect andapproachabilityfromthose aroundyou.Thecoremessageofthe authoristoprioritizeself-respect andrespectforothers.Wetrustthat thisarticlehasgivenaconcise summaryof“The7HabitsofHighly EﬀectivePeople.”

Dr. Sohan Chitlange

Shaping the Landscape of Pharmaceutical Education in India

.SohanChitlangeisanaccomplished educatorandvisionaryleaderin pharmaceuticaleducation.Withacareer spanningovertwodecades,Dr.Chitlangehas signiﬁcantlycontributedtoadvancingacademia, administration,andresearch.Currentlyservingasthe PrincipalandProfessoratDr.D.Y.PatilInstituteof PharmaceuticalSciencesandResearch,his commitmenttoqualityeducationandstudent-centric learninghaspropelledhimtotheforefrontofthe industry.

Dr.Sohanbeganteachingin1999attheInstituteof PharmaceuticalEducationandResearchinWardha, Maharashtra.In2003,herecognizedthesigniﬁcanceof updatinghisacademicproﬁleandtookastepforward byjoiningtheprestigiousDr.D.Y.Instituteof PharmaceuticalSciencesandResearchinPune. Throughdedicationandperseverance,heascendedthe ranks,eventuallybecomingaProfessor.Inthis capacity,Dr.Sohanplayedaninstrumentalrolein variousadministrativeactivities,pavingthewayforhis appointmentastheprincipalatDPUPharmacy

Driventobringabouttransformativechange,Dr Sohanimmersedhimselfintheacademicsystem, assumingrolessuchasChairmanoftheBoardof Studies(PharmaceuticalChemistry)attheprestigious SavitribaiPhulePuneUniversity.Additionally,his passionforsupportingfellowteachersledhimto becomeamemberoftheAssociationof PharmaceuticalTeachersofIndia,whereheservedas Secretaryatthestatelevelandcurrentlyholdsthe esteemedpositionofNationalVice-President(West Zone).

ImplementingDecentralizedWorkingandCommittee Structure

Dr.SohanisthePrincipalandProfessoratDr.D.Y.Patil InstituteofPharmaceuticalSciencesandResearch,where heshouldersvariousvitalrolesandresponsibilities.Asthe Principal,heassumesoverallaccountabilityforthe institute’sacademicandadministrativeactivities, demonstratinghiscommitmenttomaintainingexcellencein education.

OneofDr.Sohan’sprimarydutiesistoensurethesmooth functioningoftheinstitute’svariousdepartmentsandunits. Hebelievesindecentralizedworkingandhasimplemented multiplecommitteeswithappointedsecond-lineleaders whoreportdirectlytohim.Eachcommitteehasspecific tasksandresponsibilities,includingfacultyandstaff development,studentsupport,stakeholderengagement,and qualityassurance.Bydelegatingresponsibilitiesand fosteringacollaborativeworkenvironment,Dr.Sohan enableseffectiveexecutionandstreamlinedoperations withintheinstitute.

Settingclearobjectivesandtargets,Dr.Sohanhas implementedpoliciesandguidelinesthatserveasa roadmapfortheinstitute’sprogress.Heemploysadiligent monitoringsystem,regularlyreviewingtheperformance andprogressofeachcommitteethroughrobustreview mechanisms.Thisapproachensuresthattheinstitute remainsontrackandachievesitsobjectiveseﬀectively.

BeyondhisroleasPrincipal,Dr.Sohanalsoholdsthe positionofCEOAdministrationforDr.D.Y. PatilUnitechSociety.Inthiscapacity,heworksclosely withthemanagementandheadsofthesociety’sdiverse

educationalinstitutions.Currently overseeing16institutes,spanningﬁelds suchasengineering,pharmacy, management,hotelmanagement,law, education,arts,commerce,sciences,and schools,Dr.Sohanplaysacrucialrolein maintainingregulatorycomplianceand ensuringthesmoothfunctioningofthe institutions.

FosteringAcademicExcellenceand Innovation

Dr.Sohanplaysacrucialroleasthe PrincipalofDr.D.Y.PatilInstituteof PharmaceuticalSciencesandCEOofDr. D.Y.PatilUnitechSociety.Hestrivesto ensurethesuccessoftheorganization andthestudentsbyprovidingeﬀective administration,prioritizingacademic excellence,promotingresearch, conductingaudits,harmonizingIQAC policies,ensuringregulatorycompliance, preparingforaccreditationandrankings, andimplementingtheNational EducationPolicy(NEP).

Dr.Sohan’semphasisonresearchand collaborationwithindustrypartners promotesinnovationwithintheinstitute. Heencouragesresearchactivitiesand nurturesacultureofexplorationand discoveryamongfacultyandstudents. Thisapproachenhancesthelearning experienceandequipsstudentswiththe skillsandknowledgerequiredtothrivein thepharmaceuticalﬁeld.

Regularacademicandresearchaudits spearheadedbyDr.Sohanenable continuousimprovement.These assessmentsevaluateteaching methodologies,learningpractices,and researchoutput,facilitatingthereﬁning ofacademicandresearchstandards.By incorporatinginterdisciplinarylearning andupdatingthecurriculum,Dr.Sohan ensuresstudentsreceiveawell-rounded educationthatalignswithindustry demands.

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My passion lies in creating positive learning environments, developing policies for academic growth, and advancing pharmaceutical education in India.

EducationandResearchExcellence atDPU

Dr.D.Y.PatilInstituteof PharmaceuticalSciencesandResearch isaprestigiousinstitutiondedicatedto pharmaceuticaleducationand research.Sinceitsestablishmentin 1994,theinstitutehasbeencommitted toprovidingqualityeducationand fosteringexcellenceinpharmacy.

Theinstituteoﬀersvariousacademic programstocatertostudents’diverse interestsandcareeraspirations.These programsencompassacomprehensive educationaljourneythatequips studentswiththenecessary knowledge,skills,andcompetencies toexcelinthepharmaceutical industry.Fromthetwo-yearDiploma inPharmacy(D.Pharm)tothefouryearBachelorofPharmacy(B. Pharm)andpostgraduateprograms suchastheMasterofPharmacy(M.

Pharm)invariousspecializations,the institutecoversaspectrumof educationalopportunities. Additionally,theinstituteoﬀersa six-yearPharm.Dprogram,athreeyearPharm.D(Post-Baccalaureate) programforclinicalpharmacists,and aPh.D.programinPharmaceutical Sciencesforaspiringresearchersand academicians.

Withadedicatedfacultycomprising experiencedprofessorsandindustry professionals,theinstituteprovides mentorshipandguidancetostudents. Thefaculty’sexpertiseandindustry exposureensurestudentsreceivea comprehensiveeducationaligned withindustrystandardsandemerging trends.Practicaltrainingandresearch opportunitiesfurtherenhance students’learningexperienceand preparethemforsuccessfulcareersin pharmaceuticalsciences.

KeyPrinciplesforAspiring EducationalLeaders

Asanexperiencedleaderinthe educationsector,Dr.Sohanhas valuableadviceforaspiringleaders. Firstandforemost,heemphasizesthe importanceofdevelopingaclear visionthatguidesone’sgoalsand actions.Astrongvisionprovides direction,inspires,andmotivates otherstoworktowardsacommon purpose.

Dr.Sohanstronglyadvocatesfora commitmenttolifelonglearning.He believesstayingupdatedwith research,trends,andadvancementsis essentialforeducationalleadersto makeinformeddecisionsanddrive innovation.Bycontinuously expandingtheirknowledgeand skills,leaderscaneﬀectively navigatetheevolvingeducational landscape.

Buildingmeaningfulrelationships isanothercrucialaspecthighlighted byDr.Sohan.Heemphasizes eﬀectivecommunication,active listening,andempathyin cultivatingstrongconnectionswith colleagues,students,and stakeholders.Byfosteringopenand collaborativerelationships,leaders cancreateapositive,inclusive environmentthatencourages growthandsuccess.

Integrityandethicalbehaviorare integraltoDr.Sohan’sleadership philosophy.Hebelievesleadersshould exemplifythesequalitiestoinspire trustandcreateacultureofhonesty andtransparencywithintheir institutions.Additionally,he encouragesaspiringleadersto advocateforinclusivityanddiversity, promotingequalopportunitiesforall individualsintheeducational community.

EmbracingMultidisciplinary EducationtoAddressIndustry Demands

Dr.Sohanhasapositiveoutlookon thefutureofeducationintheAPAC region,envisioningadynamicand promisingfuture.Heanticipates progress,innovation,andstrong integrationofemergingtrendsand technologies.TheDr.D.Y.Patil InstituteofPharmaceuticalSciences isdedicatedtoleadingthis transformationandpromoting positivechangeinpharmaceutical education.

Dr.Sohanbelievesthattechnology willbecrucialinshapingthefuture ofeducation.Theinstituteplansto usedigitaltools,onlineplatforms, andmoderninfrastructuretoimprove thelearningexperienceandoﬀer remotelearningoptions.With technologyintegratedintoeducation, studentscanengageinpracticaland immersivelearningthroughvirtual labsandsimulation-basedtraining.

Collaborationandpartnershipswill alsobeessentialinthefutureof education.Dr.Sohanbelievesin strengtheningtieswithindustry leaders,researchinstitutions,and educationalorganizationsacrossthe APACregion.Suchcollaborations willfosterinnovation,enablethe exchangeofbestpractices,and providestudentswithdiverse perspectivesandopportunities.

Dr.Sohanalsorecognizesthe importanceofamultidisciplinary approachinpreparingstudentsfor thefuture.Theinstituteplansto expanditscurriculumtoinclude interdisciplinarycourses,equipping studentswithabroaderskillsetand addressingtheevolvingdemandsof thepharmaceuticalindustry.

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Impression

Craftinglastingpositiveﬁrstimpressionshingesonkey strategiesthatprofoundlyshapeinterpersonaldynamics. Amongthese,the“FloodingSmile”standsout—agenuine, welcomingexpressionthatgoesbeyondﬂeetingsmiles. “StickyEyes,”orprolongedeyecontact,conveysdeep interestandunderstanding.Physicaltouch,likearespectful handshake,forgesimmediatewarmththrough“ThePower ofTouch.”

Psychologicalmirroring—subtlymimickingbodylanguage andspeechpatterns—createscomfort.“TheKiller Compliment,”asincere,speciﬁcpraise,boostsself-esteem. Activelistening,withfocusedattentionandthoughtful questions,showsgenuinecuriosity.Maintainingpositivity andhighlightingstrengthsfostersharmony,whilenonverbalcuesenhanceyourroleasaconﬁdent conversationalist.Approachinginteractionsjoyfullyand embracingfungeneratesinfectiouspositivity,leadingto sharedenjoyment.

Masteringthesetechniquesempowersimpactfulinitial impressions,pavingthewayforlastingrelationshipsbuilt onrespectandauthenticity

2. 14WaystoMasterSmallTalk,“BigTalk,”and BodyLanguage

Masteringeﬀectivesmalltalkinvolveskeyprinciples. Activelisteningisparamount;peoplelovediscussing themselves,sogenuinequestionsandinterestsarecrucial. Maintainpositivitywithsmiles,eyecontact,and enthusiasmforenjoyableinteractions.Findingcommon ground,whetherinbackgroundsorhobbies,buildsrapport. Authenticitymatters—beingtruetoyourselfprevents insincerity.

Respectisvital,especiallywhenopinionsdiﬀer Avoid interruptionsorbelittling.Ifconversationstalls,seek assistance;othersmightredirect.Humorlightensthemood, butavoidsoﬀense.Skillfulstorytellingaddsinterest,if relevant.

Nonverbalcuesmatter.Properposture,eyecontact,anda smilehelp.Whilesharingisimportant,don’tmonopolize. Exploretheotherperson’sexperiences.Endpositivelyby

expressinggratitude.Followingtheseguidelines enhancessmalltalkskillsandstrengthens connections.

3. 14WaystoWalkandTalkLikeaVIPor Celebrity

VIPsandcelebritiesemanateacaptivatingaura deﬁnedbyself-assuranceandgenuineness.Their poiseddemeanorismarkedbypurposefulpoise, directeyecontact,andareadysmilethatexudes approachability

Conversationswiththemarecharacterizedbyopen, friendlygesturesandattentivelistening,showcasing theirauthenticengagement.Theyexudeinfectious passionfortheirpursuitsandpersonallives, underpinnedbyapositiveperspectiveandboundless enthusiasm.Thisauthenticityextendstotheirattire, strikingabalancebetweenstyleandappropriateness, reﬂectingtheirkeeneyefordetail.Theircommitment towell-beingshinesthroughself-careroutines encompassingnutrition,exercise,andamplesleep.

Notably,theirexceptionalcommunicationskills, characterizedbyclarityandreceptivity,setthem apart.Theyarticulatethoughtswiththoughtfulness andcomprehendothersadeptly,solidifyingtheirrolemodelstatus.VIPsandcelebritiesilluminatethepath toexudingconﬁdence,authenticity,optimism,and polishedcommunication,establishingaremarkable standardforpoisedandimpactfulinteractions.

4. 6WaystoSoundLikeanInsiderinAny Crowd

Toeﬀectivelyconnectwithothers,it’scrucialto integrateinsiderjargonintoyourconversations, displayingaclearunderstandingoftheirworldand fosteringrelatability.Keepabreastofcurrentevents, asdiscussingthelatestnewsdemonstratesyour engagementwiththeworldandcontributesto meaningfuldialogues.Capitalizeonpeople’s inclinationtotalkaboutthemselvesbyasking questionsthatdelveintotheirinterestsand experiences,revealingyourgenuineinterestin learningmoreaboutthem.

Injectinghumorintoconversationscanserveasa powerfultoolforbuildingrapport,thoughit’s importanttostrikeabalancesoasnottoappear

overlyforced.Apositiveandupbeatdemeanorismagnetic, makingothersmoreinclinedtoengagewithyou.By focusingonthepositiveaspectsoflifeandsidestepping complaintsorgossip,you’llnaturallyattractpeople.

Ultimately,authenticityreignssupreme.Attemptingtobe someoneyou’renotiseasilydetectable,sostayingtrueto yourselfisparamount.Embracethesestrategiestoensure youleaveapositiveandlastingimpressiononthoseyou encounter

5. 7WaystoEstablishDeepSubliminalRapport withAnyone

Masteringtheartofbuildingrapportandforgingstrong connectionsencompassesseveralpivotaltechniques.One suchtechniqueismirroring–thepracticeofimitating anotherindividual’sbodylanguageandexpressions, fosteringasenseofeaseandrapport.Likewise, synchronizingbreathingpatternsgeneratesaprofound feelingofconnectionandbolstersinterpersonalties. Employingidenticalwordsandphrasesastheotherperson furthersolidiﬁesmutualunderstandingandshared encounters.

Unearthingcommongroundthroughsharedinterestsor experiencesservestocementtheseconnectionsevenmore deeply.Skillfullyincorporatingaperson’snameshowcases activelisteningandgenuinecuriosity.Insuitablecultural contexts,physicaltouchcanalsointensifytheseconnections. Ultimately,aheartfeltsmiletranscendslinguisticbarriers, radiatingwarmthandreliability.Byadroitlyapplyingthese techniques,individualscanelevatetheirinteractions,giving risetorelationshipsimbuedwithsigniﬁcance.

6. 9WaystoFeedSomeone’sEgo(AndKnow WhenNotTo!)

Toenhanceself-esteemandcultivatepositiveconnections, severaleffectivestrategiescomeintoplay.Offeringgenuine, specificcomplimentscansignificantlybolsterfeelingsof valueandrecognition.Showingsincereinterestintheir accomplishmentsbyinquiringabouttheirpassionsand achievementsdemonstratesadmirationfortheirendeavors. Grantingleadershiproles,seekingtheirinputoncrucial matters,orprovidingundividedattentioncanmakethemfeel trulysignificant.

Utilizingtheirnameduringconversationsunderscoresyour attentivenessandunderscorestheirimportance.Subtly mirroringtheirbodylanguageenhancesthesenseof

connection.Alight,respectfultouchonthearmor shouldercommunicatesaﬀectionwithout oversteppingboundaries.Injectinghumorinto interactionsfostersarelaxedatmosphereand elevatestheirmood.

Attentivelisteningandrespectfortheirviewpoint arepivotalinreinforcingtheirself-worth.Active participationindiscussionsshowcasesyour authenticcuriosity.Lastly,freelyexpressingpraise andgratitudewhenwarrantednurturesconfidence andfortifiespositiveemotions.Integratingthese techniqueseffectivelycontributestobolstering someone’sself-esteemandoverallwell-being.

7. 11WaystoMakeYourPhonea PowerfulCommunicationsTool

Intoday’sfast-pacedworld,yoursmartphoneisa vitaltoolforeffectivecommunicationand meaningfulconnections.Itsimplifiesarranging meetingswithconcisemessagesproposingtopics, times,andlocations,expeditingresponses,and allowingmessagerefinement.Afterproductive meetings,expressgratitudethroughshorttextsor emails,reinforcingtakeawaysandshowing appreciation.Stayeffortlesslyconnectedby updatingviatext,email,orsocialmedia,keeping othersinformed,andnurturingfutureinteractions.

Yourphoneaidspreparationtoo,asquickonline searchesprovideconversationmaterialbefore meetingnewpeople.Duringdiscussions,it’sa reliablenote-takingtool,capturingkeypoints. Recordingaudioduringpresentationshonesskills, whilefilmingyourselfenhancesnonverbal communication.However,remembertotake breaksforbalance.Setcommunicationboundaries foruninterruptedfocus.Yourphonecanalsomake apositiveimpactbystrengtheningbonds, volunteering,oraidingcharitablecauses, extendingfulfillmentbeyondyourself.Inthis dynamiclandscape,yoursmartphoneisabridgeto efficiency,connection,andpersonalgrowth.

8. 15WaystoWorkaPartyLikea PoliticianWorksaRoom

Navigatingsocialsituationsandbuilding connectionsatpartiesrequireseﬀectivestrategies. Assessroomdynamicsuponarrivaltoidentify

partnersandavoidawkwardness.Proactivelyintroduce yourselftointerestingindividualsforengagingdiscussions. Nonverbalcueslikeopenbodylanguagecommunicate approachability Activelisteningandrememberingdetails demonstrategenuineinterest.Carryingbusinesscards simpliﬁescontactexchange,maintainingeyecontactenhances engagement.Preparationiskey,consideringtheguestlist, goals,andconnections.

Choosingbetweenminglingandeatingdependsonpriorities. Politelyexcuseyourselffromunenjoyableconversationsfor betterinteractions.Skillfulintroductionshighlightingshared interestsencourageconnections.Engagingconversationsrely onopen-endedquestions,curiosity,andhumor.Post-party, follow-upsexpressappreciationandinterest.Handling awkwardmomentsgracefullyinvolvesconﬁdentresponses. Implementthesestrategiestoexcelsocially,optimizeparty experiences,andfosterconnections.

9. 7WaystoTalkWithTigersandNotGetEaten Alive

Whendealingwithdiﬃcultpeople,it’shelpfultoadoptseveral strategiestomaintainpositiveinteraction.First,mimictheir bodylanguageandtoneofvoicetoestablishrapportandcreate acomfortableatmosphere.Additionally,agreeingwiththeir points,evenifyoudon’tfullyagree,demonstratesattentive listeningandrespectfortheirperspective.Avoidingarguments iscrucial,astheycanescalatetensions;instead,seekcommon groundtofosterunderstanding.Whilepolitenessandrespect shouldbemaintainedregardlessoftheirbehavior,it’s importantnottoengageinconfrontationaleyecontactthat couldprovokeachallenge.

Understandingthathurtfulcommentsfromdifficultindividuals arenotpersonalandrefrainingfromtakingoffensecanhelpin maintainingemotionalcomposure.However,ifaconversation becomesoverlyhostileorunsafe,it’sacceptabletowithdraw fromthesituationtoensurepersonalsafety.Bycombining thesestrategies,individualscannavigateinteractionswith difficultpeopleeffectivelyandmaintainabalancedapproachto communication.

Intheclosingchaptersofthisamazingbook,wegraspthetools towieldconversationasanart.Thisbookunderscoresthat communicationisthevitalthreadconnectinghumanity.With theseinsights,weadvancetowardmasteringsociallandscapes, leavingmeaningfulimprints.Letthiswisdompropelyouintoa realmwhereeveryinteractionisachancetoradiate.Embrace thelanguageofconnection,andwitnessitstransformative abilitytocaptivate,inspire,andforgeenduringbonds.

The 48 Laws of

The Complete List

Ifyouwanttoexperiencepower,armyourselfagainst

authority,orclaimyourpassion,read“The48Lawsof Power.”RobertGreene,oneofthewell-knownauthors ofsixinternationalbestsellers,wrotethisbook.Robert’s booksareintenseandhavevaluablelessonsthatstillhold valueintoday’sworld.Hisbestseller,The48Lawsof Power,highlightsthephilosophiesofvariouspersonalities suchasMachiavelli,SunTzu,CarlvonClausewitz,Queen ElizabethII,etc.Inthisblog,wewilldescribeeachlawin hisbook.Let’sbegin!

Law1:AlwaysKeepYourMasterAboveYou.

Hideyourtalentsandmakethoseaboveyoufeelsuperior, sotheywillneverfeelthreatenedbyyouandwillinstead promoteyou.

Law2:BeWaryofYourFriends.

Friendsaremorelikelytobetrayyouinhastethanenemies, astheyaremorepronetoenvy.Makefriendswithaformer enemy,astheywillhavemoretoprove.

Law3:ConcealYourIntentions

Keeppeopleoﬀ-balanceandinthedarkbyneverrevealing thepurposebehindyouractions.Iftheyhavenocluewhat youareupto,theycannotprepareadefense.

Law4:AlwaysSayLessThanNecessary

Thelessyousay,themoremysteriousyouappear.Silence makespeopleuncomfortableandforcesthemtoﬁllinthe blanks,revealingmoreaboutthemselvesthanintended.

Law5:SoMuchDependsonReputation-GuardIt WithYourLife

Donotleaveyourreputationtochanceorgossip;itisyour life’sartwork,andyoumustcraftit,honeit,anddisplayit withanartist'scare.

Law6:CourtAttentionatAllCost

Appearmoreprominent,colorful,andmysteriousthanthe blandandtimidmasseswhojudgeeverythingbyits appearance.

Law7:GetOtherstoDoYourWork,butAlwaysTake theCredit

Thislawstatesthatitismoreefficientandeffectivetouse theskillsandknowledgeofotherstofurtheryourown goals.Bydoingso,youwillappearmorepowerfuland efficient.

Law8:MakeOtherPeopleComeToYou-UseBaitif

Necessary

Itisalwaysbettertomakeyouropponentcometoyouina powerstruggle.Thisputsyouincontrolandgivesyouan advantage.Useanybait,ifnecessary

Law9:WinThroughYourActions,NeverThrough Argument

Argumentsarecounterproductiveandcancreateresentment. Itisbettertodemonstrateyourpointthroughactions,without sayingaword.

Law10:Infection-AvoidtheUnhappyandUnlucky

Theunhappyandunluckycanbringtheirmiseryonyoulike aninfection.Associatewiththehappyandfortunateinstead, astheirpositiveenergywillruboﬀonyou.

Law11:LearntoKeepPeopleDependentonYou

Tomaintainyourpower,makeothersdependentonyou.The moretheyneedyou,themorecontrolyouhaveoverthem.

Law12:UseSelectiveGenerosityandHonestytoDisarm YourVictim

Asingleactofhonestyorgenerositycandisarmeventhe mostsuspiciousperson.Oncetheyaredisarmed,youcan manipulatethematwill.

Law13:WhenAskingForHelp,AppealtoPeoplesSelf Interests,NevertoTheirMercyorGratitude

Appealtopeople’sself-interest,nevertotheirmercyor gratitude.Peoplearemorelikelytohelpyouiftheyseeitas intheirbestinterest.

Law14:PoseasaFriend,WorkasaSpy

Togainpower,youmustlearntogatherinformationabout yourrivals.Thebestwaytodothisistobefriendswiththem andgaintheirtrust.

Law15:CrushYourEnemyTotally

Destroyyourenemiesnotonlyinbodybutalsoinspirit. Leavethemnoroomtomaneuverornegotiate.

Law16:UseAbsencetoIncreaseRespectandHonor

Toomuchpresencemakesyoucommon,sowithdraw strategicallytoincreaseyourvalueandmakepeoplecrave yourpresence.

Law17:KeepOthersinSuspendedTerror-Cultivate anAirofUnpredictability

KeepOthersInSuspendedTerror:CultivateAnAirOf Unpredictability.Soyoucanthrowthemoﬀbalanceand eventerrifythembycultivatinganairofunpredictability.

Law18:DoNotBuildFortressesAroundYourselfIsolationIsDangerous

Isolationisdangerousbecauseitmakesyoublindtothe threatsaroundyou.Itisbettertostayconnectedwith othersandbuildanetworkofallieswhocanprotectyou.

Law19:KnowWhoYouAreDealingWith-DoNot OﬀendtheWrongPerson

Becarefulwhoyouoffend;somepeoplewillneverforget orforgive.Therearemanydifferentkindsofpeoplein theworld,andeachwillreactdifferentlyifyoulieto them.

Law20:DoNotCommitToAnyone

Youshouldonlypartiallyalignyourselfwithoneperson orgroup,whichwilllimityourpowerandinﬂuence. Beingindependent,youcanplaypeopleandbeatan advantage.

Law21:PlayaSuckertoCatchaSucker-Play DumberThanYourMark

Togainpower,makeothersfeelsmarterthanyou.This willdisarmtheirsuspicionandmakethemmorelikelyto trustyou.

Law22:UsetheSurrenderTactic-Transform WeaknessIntoPower

Whenyouareweaker,surrenderratherthanﬁghtforthe sakeofhonor.Itgivesyoutimetobuildstrengthand undermineyourvictorwhileyouwaitforhispowerto weaken.

Law23:ConcentrateYourForces

Conserveyourresourcesandenergiesbyconcentrating themwhereyou’llbeneﬁtmost.Focusonminingthe richestmineratherthanawholestringofmines.

Law24:PlaythePerfectCourtier

Theperfectcourtierhasmasteredtheartofindirection, ﬂattering,andassertingpoweroverothersgracefully

Law25:Re-CreateYourselves

Donotaccepttherolesthatsocietyimposesonyou.Instead, re-createyourselfbyforginganewidentitythatcommands attentionandneverborestheaudience.

Law26:KeepYourHandClean

Nevergetpersonallyinvolvedinanythingmessyor unpleasant.Alwaysuseothersasscapegoatsandcat’spaws todisguiseyourinvolvement.

Law27:PlayOnPeople’sNeedstoBelievetoCreatea CultlikeFollowing

Mimicisareligiousstructurewithahierarchy,rituals,and requestsforsacriﬁce.Createacultlikefollowing,andyou willhaveuntoldpoweroveryourfollowers.

Law28:EnterActionsWithBoldness

Hesitationisdangerous.Onlyattemptitifyouaresureofthe courseofaction.Yourdoubtsanduncertaintieswillaﬀect yourexecution.

Law29:PlanAlltheWaytotheEnd

Planallthewaytotheendandfocusonyourultimategoal. Don’tbeswayedbywishfulthinkingortemptedto improvise.

Law30:MakeYourAccomplishmentsSeemEﬀortless

Hidetheeﬀortthatwentintoyouraccomplishments.People willbemoreimpressedbyyourachievementsiftheyseem eﬀortless.

Law31:ControltheOptions:GetOtherstoPlayWith theCardsYouDeal

GetOtherstoPlaywiththeCardsYouDeal:Thebestwayto deceivepeopleistomakethembelievetheyhaveachoice andareincontrol.Inreality,youareincontrol.

Law32:PlaytoPeople’sFantasies

Fantasiesmoreeasilyswaypeoplethanreality.Ifyoutapinto people’simaginations,youcangaintheirtrustandsupport.

Law33:DiscoverEachMan’sThumbscrew

Discoveringandexploitingweaknessescangiveindividuals poweroverothers.Everyonehasaweaknessthatcanbe exploited.

Law34:BeRoyalinYourOwnFashion:Act LikeaKingtoBeTreatedLikeOne

Peopletreatyouthewayyoutreatyourself.Ifyou carryyourselfwithconﬁdenceanddignity,people willrespectandtreatyouasnecessary

Law35:MastertheArtofTiming

Takeyourtime.Alwaysbepatient,aseverything willcometoyoupromptly.Liveinthemoment.It willtakeyoutogreatheightsofpower

Law36:DisdainThingsYouCannotHave: IgnoringThemIstheBestRevenge

Thelessinterestyoutakeinthingsthatirritateyou, themoresuperioryouseem.Byacknowledging yourenemy,yougivetheirexistencecredibility and,therefore,power

Law37:CreateCompellingSpectacles

Peoplearemorepersuadedbywhattheyseethan whattheyhear.Usestrikingimageryandgrand symbolicgesturestocreateanauraofpower aroundyou.

Law38:ThinkasYouLikebutBehaveLike Others

Inwardly,youcanthinkandbelievewhateveryou want,butoutwardly,itisbesttoblendinand behavelikeothers.

Law39:StirupWaterstoCatchFish

Yougainadecidedadvantageifyoucanangeryour enemieswhilestayingcalm.Itwillrattlethemand putthemoﬀbalance,givingyoutheupperhand.

Law40:DespisetheFreeLunch

Everythinghasaprice,sobewaryofanythingthat seemsfree.Bewillingtopayyourwayandstay clearofgratitude,guilt,anddeceit.

Law41:AvoidSleepingIntoaGreatMan’s Shoes

Growingupasthesonordaughterofafamous personforcesyoutooutshinetheirpopularity Don’tbeinﬂuencedbythat,andcreateyourown identity.

Law42:StriketheShepherdandtheSheepWill Scatter

Donotsuccumbtoornegotiatewithtroubles. Neutralizeormakethemirrelevantsotheydon’t multiplyandcauseproblems.

Law43:WorkontheHeartsandMindsofOthers

Togainpower,youmustwintheheartsandmindsof others.Youcanachievethisbyplayingwiththeir emotions,appealingtotheirself-interest,and garneringbroadsupport.

Law44:DisarmandInfuriateWiththeMirror Eﬀect

Bymirroringyouropponents’actionsandwords, youcandisarmthemandinfuriatethem.Reﬂecting ontheiremotions,interests,andvaluescan accomplishthis.

Law45:PreachtheNeedforChange,butNever ReformTooMuchatOnce

Peoplearecreaturesofhabitandresistchange.If youwanttoimplementchange,dosograduallyand makeitseemlikeagentleimprovementfromthe past.

Law46:NeverAppearTooPerfect

Appearingtooperfectwillmakepeopleenviousand resentful.Itiswisetodisplaydefectsandadmitto harmlessvicesoccasionally

Law47:DoNotGoPasttheMarkYouAimed For;InVictoryLearnWhentoStop

Learnwhentostopandconsolidateyourgains.It willallowyoutomaintainyourpowerandavoid makingmistakesthatcouldjeopardizeyourposition.

Law48:AssumeFormlessness

Beflexible,fluid,andunpredictablesoyour opponentscan’tgetafixonyouandfigureouthow torespond.

ThesearesomeessentiallawsthatthebookThe48 LawsofPowerhastaughtus.Wemusttrytofollow theselawsaswegrowinlife.Doingsoallowsusto createthebestversionsofourselvesandgrow rapidlyasourcareersadvance.

PALLAVI PRAKASH

Cultivating Change in Education Sector to Nurture Young Minds

PallaviPrakash,theCo-founderof LearnXPteLtd.,emergesasadriving forceinreshapingeducationintheAsiaPaciﬁc(APAC)region.Possessingaroundtwo decadesofexperience,Pallavihasﬁnelyhoned herexpertiseintacklingthechallengesthatthe educationsectorconfrontstoday

TheeducationlandscapeinAPACiscomplex, andPallavicomprehendstheseissuesfirsthand. Sheidentifiesthegrowingpressuresand uncertaintiesthatstudentsencounterthroughout theireducationaljourney.Furthermore,she acknowledgesthehardshipsexperiencedin remoteandunderservedareaswhereaccessto qualityeducationisimpededbyinsufficient infrastructure,ascarcityofqualifiededucators, andlimitedlearningresources.Sheisnotably consciousofthedigitaldividethathampers learningexperiences,giventhatnumerous studentslackaccesstoessentialdevicesand dependableinternetconnections.

Pallavi’sinsightsalsoencompasstheevolvingjob marketandsocietaldemands.Sherecognizesthe signiﬁcanceofrevisingandtailoringcurriculato remainpertinentwhilesimultaneously acknowledgingthechallengesthatteachers confrontinmanagingdemandingworkloads.This storydelvesintoPallaviPrakash’sdistinctive approachtotacklingthesechallenges.Her localizedsolutionsandcustomizedstrategies havegarneredherreputationasaneducation trailblazer

Pallavi’sAcademicExcellenceandProfessionalDevelopment

Pallaviboastsimpressiveacademiccredentials,holdingbotha PostGraduateDiplomainStrategicHumanCapitalManagement andaMaster’sdegreeinComputerManagement.Shehas achievedanotableSAPHRcertiﬁcationfromSingapore, underscoringhercommitmenttocontinuouslearningand professionalgrowth.

Herpriorroleshaveprovidedherwithacomprehensive understandingofvariousbusinessoperations-relatedsubjects. Shehasacquiredsubstantialpracticalknowledgeinessential domainslikeday-to-dayoperations,businessanalysis, compensationandbeneﬁts,LMStraining,performance management,competencedevelopment,reporting,andtalent managementsolutionsconsulting.Thisdiverseexperiencehas grantedherawell-roundedperspectivethatshapesherleadership approach.

Whenaskedaboutherrolemodel,Pallavipromptlyattributesher accomplishmentstohermother.Asateacherwhoadeptly balancedhercareerwithhouseholdresponsibilities,Pallavi’s motherepitomizeddedicationandhardwork.Pallavistates, “Observing her perseverance has inspired me to comprehend the challenges educators face and work towards my goal of empowering them to shape future champions for our nation.”

LearnX:ADistinctiveEducationalApproachwith TechnologyandResearch

LearnXPteLtd.,establishedinSingaporein2022,emergesas thebrainchildofadedicatedgroupofco-founderswitharesolute commitmenttoempoweringschoolcommunitiesandfostering futurechampionsforthenation.

“Have a Clear Vision and Embrace Innovation by staying curious and committed to continuous learning.”

AtLearnX,theapproachtolearning undergoesarevolutionary transformationthroughtheseamless integrationofAI,ARautomation,and extensiveresearch.Thisfusion empowersschoolcommunities, fortifyingthefundamentalpillarsof ournation’seducationsystem.

Theplatformismeticulouslydesigned toeﬀortlesslytranslatecutting-edge globalresearchintopragmatic teachingstrategies.Thisprocessis guidedbytheexpertiseofesteemed individualslikeDr.DanielFung,the CEOoftheInstituteofMental HealthinSingapore.Byequipping educatorswithindispensabletoolsand invaluableinsights,LearnXempowers themtoadeptlynavigatechallenges, enhancetheirskills,andmaintaina harmoniouswork-lifebalance.

Theorganizationtakesprideinits comprehensiveandinternationally recognizedplatform.Thisplatform offersbudget-friendlyaccessto covetedinternationalcertifications. Thesecertificationsarefacilitatedby theesteemedcollaboratorMarshall CavendishEducation(MCE).This collaborationfurtherunderscores

LearnX’sresolutecommitment toadvancingeducationona globalscale.

LearnX’s

Distinctive

Edgein theEducationalLandscape

PallavibelievesthatLearnX Institutestandsoutfromother educationalinstitutionsin multipleways.LearnXpioneers theintroductionofarangeof transformativelearningprograms dedicatedtoempoweringschool communitiesglobally,witha focusonachievingimproved studentoutcomes.Whattruly setsLearnXapartisitssteadfast commitmenttoseamlessly integratingblendedlearningand certiﬁcationintoeducators’daily routines.Thisdedicationensures thateducatorscanadopt LearnX’sapproachwithout disruptingtheirworkorleisure time.AtLearnX,theyactively revolutionizetheeducational journeywithafocusonguiding andempoweringeducators, moldingthemintoarchitects whoshapefuturechampionsof society

LearnX’sstrengthliesinits comprehensivestudentsupport.They empowerschoolstocreatenurturing environmentsthatprioritizestudent well-beingandmentalhealth. Throughvariousinitiatives,LearnX fostersasupportiveatmosphere wherestudentscanthrive.

Empoweringeducatorsisanother corefacetofLearnX’sapproach.The instituteprovidescontinuoustraining andsupport,equippingeducatorswith thelatestteachingmethodologies. Thisenhancestheirclassroom eﬀectivenessandensuresoptimal learningexperiencesforstudents.

LearnXleadsthewayinadvocating fortechnologicaladvancementsin education.Theycollaboratewith governmentsandeducational institutionstodriveinvestmentsin infrastructureandtechnology,aiming toimproveaccesstoquality educationeveninremoteregions.The instituteisdeeplycommittedto promotingdigitalequity Through collaborativeeﬀorts,LearnX spearheadsdigitalinclusioninitiatives tobridgethedigitaldivide, championinguniversalaccessto devicesandinternetconnectivity, therebyensuringequaleducational opportunitiesforall.

LearnX’sapproachtocurriculum designisdynamicandresponsiveto markettrends.Theyengagein continuouscurriculumdevelopment andcustomization,ensuring educationremainsrelevantand alignedwithreal-worldneeds.A standoutfeatureofLearnXisitsAIpoweredmicrolearningplatform.This platformenableseducatorstolearnin bite-sizedsessionsofjust10to15 minutesperday.TheAI-powered microlearningappisaccessiblefrom anydevice,anywhere,making professionaldevelopmentconvenient andﬂexible.

ChartingtheCourse:Pallavi’s DynamicLeadershipintheEvolving EducationLandscape

Intoday’seducationallandscape, eﬀectiveleadershipdemandsa combinationofskills,qualities,and attributesessentialfordriving transformationineducational institutions.Pallaviviewsthisasan ongoingjourneyofgrowthand development,acknowledgingthatno leaderiswithoutimperfections.By mergingthesequalitieswithagenuine commitmenttoenhancingeducation, positiveimpactsoneducatorsandthe broadereducationalcommunitybecome achievable.PallaviPrakashembodies qualitiesoftenfoundineﬀective educationalleaders:

●PassionforEducation:Sheexhibits adeeppassionforeducation,fuelingher dedicationtotheﬁeld.

●Problem-SolvingSkills:Her adeptnessatidentifyingchallengesand devisingpracticalsolutionscontributes toimprovededucationaloutcomes.

●ResilienceandPerseverance:She demonstratesresilienceinovercoming obstaclesandmaintainingfocuson long-termgoals.

●CollaborativeApproach:Pallavi Prakashrecognizesthesignificanceof collaboratingwithteachers,staff, parents,andthecommunity,which fosterssustainableandeffective educationalenhancements.

●ContinuousLearning:Her commitmenttoongoingprofessional developmentensuresshestaysupdated withbestpracticesandemergingtrends.

●CourageandInitiative:She possessesthecouragetoinitiatepositive changesandenhanceeducational opportunities,avitalaspectofeﬀective leadership.

Beingatthehelmoftheinstitute, Pallaviholdssigniﬁcantrolesand carriescrucialresponsibilitiesthat

“Leading in education may come with challenges and obstacles. Stay resilient, learns from setbacks, and keeps moving forward.”

contributetotheorganization’ssuccess andstudents’growth.AsaCo-founderof LearnX,shesharestheresponsibilityof establishingandoperatingthebusiness withfellowCo-founderMr. ChandrakantSingh,particularly focusingonVisionandStrategy.Dueto themultifacetednatureofstartups, Pallavitakesonpivotalleadershiproles asCOOandCHRO.Thisentails overseeingday-to-dayoperationsand eﬃcientlymanagingtheorganization’s humancapital,allwiththeaimof fosteringapositiveandproductivework environment.

ShapingTomorrow’sEducation Landscape

Pallavienvisionsthefutureofeducation intheAPACregionasalandscape moldedbytechnologicaladvancements (AR,VR,andAI),shiftingsocietal needs,andglobaltrendssuchasOnline andBlendedLearning,Skills-Oriented Education,andGlobalConnections.

Inthisscenario,LearnXispositionedto makesigniﬁcantcontributionsto education:

EmpowermentofAllLearningStyles: LearnXoﬀersascalableplatformthat accommodatesdiverselearningmodels, encompassinginteractivelivesessions andself-pacedmicrolearning.

RevolutionizingLearning:Theinstitute aimstoaugmenttraditionaltraining methodsthroughpersonalized

microlearning,gamiﬁcation,and reinforcementstrategies.This approachguaranteesdeeper knowledgeretentionandmeaningful learningoutcomes.

InsightsGuidedbyIntelligence: LearnXadoptsadata-driven approachwithtailoredanalytics, furnishingreal-timeinsightsinto knowledgegaps,progress,and accomplishments.Thisdatacanbe categorizedbygroup,course,topic, orregiontoinformdecision-making.

GlobalEnterpriseSolution: LearnXhasdevelopeditsplatform forglobalutility,emphasizing scalability,security,performance, andreliability,therebyestablishingit asatrustworthyenterprisesolution.

ComprehensiveSupportand Management:LearnXemphasizes userexperiencethroughafully managedplatformanddedicated technicalsupport,ensuringsmooth operations.

Throughstrategiccollaborationswith corporations,LearnXcontributesto impactfulCSRinitiativesthat promoteenhancedmentalhealthand well-beingwithinbroaderschool communities.Theinstitute anticipatesexpandingpartnerships, extendingitspositiveinﬂuenceto moreschools,andfurtherenriching thelivesofchildrenacrossthe region.

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