I never think of the future, said Einstein once, It comes soon enough.

The sheer pace of change in the new millennium is proving the veracity of the statement. As technology marches ahead throwing up newer opportunities as well as threats, Organizations today are left to grapple with an extremely complex and dynamic environment with a slim vision of what lies ahead. Newer business models are testing the limits of imagination and giving a tough time to the established ones. Innovation has moved away from being a competitive advantage to becoming a necessity for survival. As the traditional models of organizational design give way to newer and perhaps unimaginable forms, the long cherished values and cultural norms of the organization are also getting challenged. In this context, Human Resource Management has become more challenging than ever. The workforce is getting younger, diverse, and global yet demands a more holistic and satisfying workplace with credible opportunities for work-life balance. Conventional frameworks of leadership, communication and teamwork are also being questioned by the emergence of the virtual workplace. Ethics, social responsibility, environmental sustainability etc. which were once considered corporate rhetoric have become the part of everyday usage. In times like these it is only the really prudent who can hope to survive and indeed make most of the future. The strategy for the same is not easy to come by and requires immense thought and a foresight beyond measure. Disha 2011 is a humble effort to gaze into the crystal ball and try getting insights of what lies ahead in the perilous yet exciting period of time which is called future. Being one of the very few annual HR conclaves held by any B-School in the country, DISHA has become a forum where industry experience meets academic rigor and creates a whole new learning experience. Senior corporate dignitaries from Indias top notch companies grace the scenic campus of the institute and discuss, debate and reflect on various aspects of Human Resource Management and enlighten the students with their rich knowledge and experience. They also get to meet students and answer their inquisitive queries and hence get a feel of the future talent, ready to take a plunge into the corporate world. Students from the best business schools in India participate to display their acumen in the discipline of Human Resources and prove their mettle in an arena of respected academicians and experienced professionals. DISHA is dedicated solely to the discipline of Human Resource Management and aims to bring about awareness and inculcate a renewed interest among students about this highly exciting, enriching and rewarding field. We welcome you to be a part of this enlightening experience.

Human Resource Management - Organization of the Future

Participants in DISHA:
A) Heads of HR/Senior HR executives representing various Industries B) Faculty members of TAPMI and other B-schools C) PGDM students of TAPMI and other B-schools

Event Date:
Saturday, 10th September 2011 Sunday, 11th September 2011 What DISHA has in store for you
Derived from the Greek word for knowledge, this event consists of interactive lectures/seminars, delivered by eminent industry guests on various topics related to the theme. It is aimed at giving students as well as the faculty an opportunity to know the perspective of the industry in the current scenario.

Sophos

Expositus

An Inter B-school Case-Study presentation competition, judged by the panel of invited industry representatives Theme: Designing Organizations for the Future This is a Mock Press which will form the second round of the inter B-school competition. This event is intended to make everyone actively involved; the industry guests, the faculty members as well as the students. The student participant acts as a CEO whose firm has been dragged into The Court of Ethics. The CEO defends his/her case by answering the questions raised by the press members, viz, the industry guests, the faculty members and other participating student teams.

Vrondi

Onimia

This is a panel discussion round. It will comprise of the invited industry guests and faculty members, who will discuss on a topic of contemporary relevance. Theme: Engaging the Young Work Force

Dr. Asit Mohapatra

HR Head- Textiles Raymonds Ltd

Mr. Ajaybir Bakshi

HR Head
Prudential

Mr. GVRK Raju

Region HR Manager South Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Limited.

Mr. Girinarayanan
Director HR Lineage Power (I) Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Pramod Fernandes

Director-Human Resources Logica

Mr. Mukund Menon

VP-HR Mahindra Satyam

Mr. Mannatham Perumal

HR Head Wadhawan Holdings

Mr. Hari A P
General Manager HR Aircel

Dr. Pallav Bandopadhyay

V.P. and Head H.R.Asia Pacific Perrot Systems

Mr. Somas Jeevan

Executive V.P. & Global Head Polaris, Chennai

Mrs. Madhvi Arora

Sr. V.P. People Innovation ENIL - Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Sanjeev Somasundaram

Head, Talent Acquisition TESCO, Bangalore

Mr. Ajay Bakshi

Talent Head Prudential Process Management Services, Mumbai

Mr. K. Raghavendra
VP & Head HR InfosysBPO

Mr. T. V. Krishnamurthi
Group Manager - HR Titan Industries Ltd, Bangalore

Mr. S. Ramadoss
Vice President - HR & Admin Titan Industries Ltd, Bangalore

Mr. Nishith Mohanty

Senior Vice President - HR NEMG - Manipal Education & Medical Group, Bangalore

T. A. Pai Management Institute, popularly known as TAPMI, was established in 1980 by the visionary, Padma Bushan Late Shri T. A. Pai with the mission to provide the much needed impetus to the task of building professional management capability in the country. The PGDM programme commenced in 1984 with the batch of 40 students and has now grown to accommodate 180. TAPMI is one of the few institutes to be accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with five stars and by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with an A rating. IT is also in the process of acquiring AACSB accreditation and constantly ranks among the premier business schools in India. The move to a new 42-acre campus in January 2009 marked a significant milestone in the TAPMIs illustrious history. The new facility, with a built up area of 250000 sq.ft.; houses modern, state-of-the-art, Wi-Fi enabled, air-conditioned classrooms for students, plush offices for faculty and staff, a knowledge centre, a computer centre, a students centre, hostels for men and women, and residences for faculty and staff. The new campus and its modern infrastructure complement the traditional strengths of TAPMI, which include:

The award winning Management-in-Practice (MIP) programme that redefines the concept of summer Internship. A rigorous academic programme designed to match the continuously changing needs of business across the world. A strong emphasis on values of integrity and commitment along with ethics in the lives of students. Providing an enabling culture to inspire team work, thought and transformational leadership at all levels.

Most activities at TAPMI are student driven - academic as well as extra-curricular. TAPMI has a very strong alumni network. Over 2000 alumni occupy some of the most influential positions in organizations across the globe.

Situated in one of the southern coastal districts of Karnataka, Udupi, Manipal is known as the International University Town and has a cosmopolitan ambience. It is home to a large number of reputed educational institutes for medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, hotel management, arts, science and engineering. Manipal is known for its innovations in the development of the banking and financial services sector. Manipal is also a scenic place in the midst of natural surroundings. It enjoys proximity to a number of beautiful beaches. TAPMI is located right at the heart of this wonderful place.

HR Forum
Student Coordinators
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Email: hrfor@tapmi.edu.in

I am quite impressed with the energy and enthusiasm demonstrated by the students at your campus. I will be delighted to visit your campus to take any session for the students. Mr.Asit Mohapatra, HR Head- Textiles, Raymonds Ltd I was there only for one day i.e. on 18th September 2010 and was very impressed by the well coordinated event and the enthusiasm shown by the staff and student. Look forward to the continued interaction with your students and faculty. Mr.Ajaybir Bakshi, HR Head, Prudential I really enjoyed the HR Conclave. It was very well organized. My feedback about the whole event has been very positive and I appreciate your efforts. Mr.Girinarayanan, Director HR, Lineage Power (I) Pvt. Ltd I liked and thoroughly enjoyed all the events that we participated in. I commend the efforts that all of you have put in producing such a quality program. Mr.Mannatham N Perumal, HR Head, Wadhawan Holdings Congratulations to you all for organizing the event successfully. I really liked the topic OCB which I feel for some companies is the need of the hour. When the going is good, just keep on doing the good work which in business language we say Sustainability. Mr.Subbarao CVRK, Consultant It was indeed a great weekend for me to come back to TAPMI and cherish those wonderful moments. From the moment I landed the way you guys were involved was so amazing that I have narrated my experience to many colleagues of mine. Mr.Ganesh V Remani, TAPMI Alumnus, Wadhawan Holdings

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