CTL conducted a Seminar on Student’s Design Thinking Journey: from Ideas to Impact on 24th February 2024. Ms. Vakkalagadda Drishti Rao, III year, CSE & Secretary – CTL shared her insights and experiences with second year CTL members. Drishti shared her firsthand experience from the CTL challenge, offering practical insights into the design thinking process. The content covered various aspects, including a comprehensive overview of design thinking methodology, guidance on problem statement framing, brainstorming techniques, ideation, prototyping, and presentation skills. The session was interactive, with Drishti actively engaging the audience by presenting real-world problems for students to practice framing as design thinking challenges. A dedicated feedback session allowed students to share their thoughts and ask questions, fostering open discussion. Overall, the session received positive feedback, with students finding it valuable and beneficial for their participation in the upcoming 2024 Design Thinking Challenge.
Guest Lecture on ” Digital Therapeutics : Transforming the future of HealthCare” by Dr.Vijendra Babu , Professor , VIT University , Vellore.
Seminar Dated on : 29.02.2024, Mrs.Abinaya, Livewire solutions, Chennai. She delivered a talk on “Machine learning” As a Technical Head, she shared valuable knowledge about machine learning and its Classification. She shared a concept related to machine learning concepts with real time examples.
The Centre for Transformational Leadership hosted an interactive workshop titled “Building an Innovation Culture with Design Thinking” on March 9, 2024. The workshop aimed to delve into the core principles of design thinking and how they can be leveraged to foster innovation within organizational contexts.
The session commenced with an engaging activity where participants collaborated to compose a team song, setting a collaborative and creative tone for the day. This exercise underscored the workshop’s emphasis on teamwork in the creative process. The workshop featured George Koshi as the Chief Guest, who provided valuable insights into design thinking, highlighting its role in problem-solving and innovation with a human-centered approach.
One of the workshop’s highlights was the interactive tower building activity using spaghetti sticks, which demonstrated how design thinking facilitates effective planning and problem-solving through hands-on experimentation. Participants applied design principles iteratively to construct innovative and sturdy structures, showcasing the practicality of the design thinking process. Additionally, George Koshi elaborated on the Four C’s of design thinking—Coordination, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity—emphasizing their significance in driving innovation within organizations.
KCG Women’s Coding Club has organized a Hackathon- Women Codeathon 6.O for girl students on 9.3.24 (Saturday). The event started with a formal inauguration by Ms Anju.A, KCG Women’s Club Coordinator. The contest started at 9.00 am, the girl students from various departments had registered and participated in the event. Around 60 students had registered and 17 teams (45 students) had participated for the Hackathon.
Information Technology , Organizes a seminar on “Cyber Security Essentials for students: Explore, Learn and build your future”, The Seminar held on 19 rd March , 2024 in S13, Seminar Hall.Mr.Palanivel Manoharan , an eminent figure in the field of cyber security, graced the occasion as the main speaker. As the Head of Partnerships and alliances – Humana Inc. USA, his expertise added significant value to the discourse on safeguarding digital landscapes. The lecture shed light on the global awareness surrounding cyber security.
The Department of Information Technology organized A Seminar on “UI / UX Design” on 21.03.2024
Resource person : Ms.Sandhiya, Technical Head and Founder, Busy Brain Academy, Chennai. She shared valuable knowledge about UI / UX tools and also explained more with application design .
The Essentials of Communication in Leadership workshop, organized jointly by the Centre of Transformational Leadership and the Office of Alumni Affairs on March 22, 2024, was a significant event aimed at enhancing students’ communication skills and emotional intelligence. Led by KCG alumna Ms. Renugha Devi R, the workshop engaged first-year members of CTL in a series of interactive activities designed to promote effective expression and emotional acknowledgment. Participants were grouped into circles to plot their current state of mind and energy, followed by discussions on using precise vocabulary for articulating thoughts and emotions. Ms. Renugha Devi R’s insights into the functions of the right and left brain added depth to the session, highlighting the importance of balanced communication.
The workshop’s success was evident in the participants’ reflections, where they expressed gratitude for the practical knowledge gained and emphasized the relevance of clear communication in leadership roles. Moving forward, it is recommended to host similar workshops periodically to continue nurturing students’ communication capabilities and fostering a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence within the leadership context.
