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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
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Guest Lecture
Guest Lecture on "Agile Team Building, Collaboration & Leadership in Start-ups"
Jul
18
Saturday
10:00
AM
- 12:00
PM
Summary
The session commenced with a formal welcome to the resource person and participants. The speaker began by introducing the concept of agility in modern organizations and explained how businesses are increasingly moving away from rigid hierarchical structures towards agile, cross-functional teams. He emphasized that agility is not merely a project management technique but a mindset that encourages adaptability, continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centric decision-making. Mr. Raj Kumar elaborated on the principles of agile team building by highlighting the importance of trust, transparency, accountability, effective communication, and shared ownership. He discussed how organizations can create high-performing teams by empowering employees, encouraging collaboration, and promoting knowledge sharing. The session also focused on the role of leadership in start-ups, where leaders are expected to inspire teams, manage uncertainty, make quick decisions, and motivate employees to embrace change. The speaker enriched the lecture with practical examples from the technology and start-up ecosystem, illustrating how agile methodologies such as iterative planning, continuous feedback, and collaborative problem-solving improve organizational efficiency and innovation. He also discussed the importance of emotional intelligence, adaptability, conflict resolution, and resilience as essential qualities for future managers and entrepreneurs. Students actively participated throughout the session by raising questions on leadership challenges, career opportunities in start-ups, team management, workplace communication, and emerging industry trends. The interactive discussion enabled students to relate theoretical concepts studied in their curriculum with real-world business practices. Key Takeaways Understanding the fundamentals and principles of Agile management. Importance of collaboration, communication, and trust in building successful teams. Leadership competencies required to manage dynamic and fast-growing organizations. Role of innovation, adaptability, and customer-centric thinking in start-ups. Industry expectations from management graduates and the importance of continuous learning. Career opportunities and professional skills required in technology-driven organizations.
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About Guest Lecture
The Department of Management Studies, School of Law and Management, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (VFSTR), organized an industry-oriented Guest Lecture for the II BBA students on 18 July 2026. The programme was conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at AFTF9 Gallery Hall, U Block, 4th Floor, with the objective of exposing students to contemporary organizational practices and preparing them for the dynamic corporate environment. The event formed part of the department's continuous efforts to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations through interactions with experienced professionals. Mr. Raj Kumar, Chief Growth Officer, Zodeck Technologies, possesses extensive experience in business growth, organizational strategy, leadership development, and technology-driven business transformation. Drawing upon his professional experience, he shared practical perspectives on how agile thinking and collaborative leadership enable organizations and start-ups to innovate, respond quickly to market changes, and achieve sustainable growth.

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Venue
AFTF-09,Gallery Hall, U-Block, VFSTR
Department of Management Studies
About Speakers
Mr. Raj Kumar
Chief Growth Officer, Zodeck Technologies
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