Oasis iLead Program For Mindtree, Europe |
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"An experience of a very different but important process |
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iLead is a special series of Oasis workshops designed for senior management at Mindtree, a global IT solutions company based in Bangalore, India and is being conducted over last 2 years. This year, the project was extended to the teams based at Europe. Two workshops were organised, one each at Brussels, Belgium and London, UK in the months of Aug & Sept 2012, respectively. The workshops were facilitated by Sheeba Nair, Trustee, Oasis. Seen above are the participants of London workshop along with the facilitator. The workshop was organised from 6 to 8 Sept. |
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"This workshop should be considered mandatory |
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Crux of reflections of participants after the workshop at London: |
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A workshop that can touch different level of hearts & character “This workshop scaled to such heights where it gave me food for thoughts, some very difficult questions to be answered and a perspective for meaningfulness about life.” ~ Ashish Tewari, Regional Director
Made me go deep within myself “Made me go deep within myself and realize the things that were buried deep for a long time. Made me also realize that the solutions to these issues are actually very, very, simple. It was a really great session.” ~ Rajamani Saravanan, Program Director
It helped me revisit my beliefs “It helped me revisit my beliefs and what I want to do in this life. A refresh!!! The sessions have been enlightening & I look forward to building my life all the more happy & peaceful. Thank you.” ~ Vivek Pandit, Senior Director – Business Development |
An experience of a very different but important process of self-discovery “Normally I am so lost in the detail of my job that I do not ask questions as to my goals, mission & legacy; this allowed me to question myself & set out on the journey of self discovery.” ~ Avinash Rao, Program Manager
It made me think the importance of self-awareness “It was a very different experience. 3 days without any visual aids and discussing so important topics which comes across an individual’s personal & professional life. It made me think the importance of self-awareness/ self reflection.” ~ Uttam Hazari, Senior Director
A unique experience that has come at the right time “This has been a unique experience that has come at the right time in my life. I feel it has cast a light on some things and given some very useful, even powerful tools to make the changes in my life that I have been seeking anxiously.” ~ Suman Nambiar, General Manager – Business Development
“The workshop gave me insight about myself, helped me to touch my heart a bit closer than what it did in the past.” ~ Chandrashekar Nair, Sr. Manager |
It is only the beginning and I hope to take this forward “The workshop helped to start the process of introspection and to think about the mission of my life, my priorities, what makes me happy, what I don’t like etc. The format of the workshop was excellent though it would have been better to do it over a longer period than 3 days.” ~ Keshav Nagaraja, Senior Director
This workshop puts a lot of things at the right place “Fantastic. At the end of the process it become very close to the heart. This workshop puts a lot of things at the right place, in terms of what self leadership is and also provide tools to make a lot of ‘U’ turns.” ~ Aniket Patra, Consultant
“This is workshop that deals with topics that is typically not covered in any education curriculum.” ~ Dipanjan Majumder, Program Director (DAS) |
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Participants engrossed in workshop processes at London, UK. |
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How useful was the workshop? - Some reflections : |
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Will stay with you for a long time to come “The workshop sure has been a unique experience. While I had read a lot of books in space, the chance to actually sit and work on the concepts, hear points from your peers was extremely useful and will stay with you for a long time to come.” ~ Jijo Olassa, Regional Director
The most resounding message is ‘Take workshop into life’ “There are many things I learnt but the most resounding message is ‘Take workshop into life’. I already have 4 or 5 things that I will change within me, that surely is a great gift/Takeaway!” ~ Prayas Gandhi, Program Manager |
I take back many questions about myself “I take back many questions about myself from the workshop. I expect that my professional as well as personal life will see clarity in the direction they were moving in.” ~ Avinash Rao, Program Manager
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It would help me prioritize my things “I hope to take some of the models and concepts and apply them to real life situations. It would also help me prioritize my things and do something about matters that are important for me, dear to me.” ~ Keshav Nagaraja, Senior Director
Many small things that I take back which would change a day “I think the process of the workshop being useful has started in the workshop itself. Heartfelt elaboration of situations with moist eyes will not happen unless something strikes you. There are many small things that I take back which would change a day in some way.” ~ Aniket Patra, Consultant |
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"Insightful, Emotional and Practical; One Workshop I would love to recommend and attend" |
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Participants of iLead workshop organized at Brussels, Belgium from 30th August to 1st September, 2012 along with the facilitator Sheeba Nair. |
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"A Must for Every Human Being" |
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Crux of reflections of participants after the workshop at Brussels: |
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This workshop is an eye opener “This workshop is an eye opener especially some of the topics covered that moved me. Few topics which covered gave me a feeling that I already know but there is no name or direction given to it. The workshop changed me completely & I am mesmerized to see myself as a changed person.” ~ Praveen Ravankar, Project Manager, Belgium
The workshop was totally different in its own way “The workshop was totally different in its own way. Simply put, this is not a regular 3 day program about technical or other events related to work. It was more about understanding ourselves and looking at ourselves in a different perspective which we might not have attempted earlier.” ~ V. SureshBabu, Senior Manager, Finance-Europe, Brussels |
The workshop helps you understand purpose in life “The workshop orients/re-orients you towards your life goal and helps you understand your priorities and purpose in life. I feel that I am now going to start living my second life and I am determined to make the most of every day that lies ahead.” ~ Shriharsha Imrapur, Associate Director, Cologne
The workshop was designed well “Eye opening & Very Inspirational. The workshop was designed well. Participants were involved in the discussions and the topics covered were all relevant.” ~ Syriac Joswin, Account Manager, The Netherlands
It has added a purpose of living the life “It was a wonderful training program and it has added a different value and purpose of living the life. It’s an ‘Internal Eye Opener’.” ~ Manish Dashottar, Sr. Project Manager, Sweden |
It can drain your mind & heart but very worthwhile spending 3 days “If one has to search deep in his heart and mind about one’s purpose in life this is THE WORKSHOP. INSIGHTFUL, EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL WORKSHOP that can drain your mind & heart but very worthwhile of spending 3 days. One workshop that I would love to recommend and attend.” ~ Dinesh S. Rangaraj, Associate Director, Cologne
This workshop helps individuals & group, bosses and subordinates a like “This workshop helps individuals & group, bosses and subordinates a like to understand dynamics of opinions, decision making priorities and essence of being a better person in professional and private lives. One of good things is that participation is voluntary but more one participates, more one learns.” ~ Vivek Pawnarkar, Program Director - IT Services, Cologne |
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Workshop in progress at Brussels, Belgium. |
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Every organization should allow time for such workshops “It’s vital that in the era of instant gratification and IT facts and trends, every organization should allow time for such workshops and follow-ups later. Act of self–realization doesn’t come easily. Thanks for facilitating same. Workshop could make a great connection with past, present and how you want future to be. This was a perfect example for being given a chance to control one’s destiny and influence others. Workshop caters to all levels of Employees right from Junior to Sr. Management.” ~ Ajithkumar Pillai, Principal Consultant, Sweden |
Great learnings and take aways “Lots of very interesting topics were balanced between theory and good practical examples in real life. Actual topics very much applicable to my job and my life. Good interaction within the team which created a very relaxing atmosphere. Great learnings and take aways.” ~ Giorgio Ferraro, Program Director, Belgium
The workshop pushed me to create more self awareness “The workshop definitely re-iterated the importance of goals. Pushed me to create more self awareness. It made me uncomfortable which is good from time to time.” ~ Dinesh S. Rangaraj, Associate Director, Cologne |
The best thought I take away from workshop is ‘LIFE IS MY CHOICE’ “I realized that the biggest mystery in life is I myself. I uncovered a few dramatic realizations during 3 days and I wonder how many such deep feelings are buried deep down within me which are yet to surface up. While this is just the trigger, the true essence of the workshop will be in how much of it I can take back home.” ~ Sanjoy Roy, Program Director, The Netherlands
This workshop is a station where the train of your life MUST STOP ~ Bobby Reddy, Senior Director - IT Services, The Netherlands |
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Some reflections by participants on Usefulness of the Workshop - |
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Workshop will help us in identify or looking the world from a different perspective “Workshop will help us in identify or looking the world from a different perspective. It will also give a chance to find out our mistakes and improve upon it.” ~ Manish Dashottar, Sr. Project Manager, Sweden
I will work towards my reason for existence “I will start focusing on my most important objectives of life. I will work towards my reason for existence.” ~ Shriharsha Imrapur, Associate Director, Cologne |
Key crux (of the workshop) is on my personal life take away “If not useful for my professional life, its key crux is on my personal life take away, which in turn will bring in more clarity to my professional life as well.” ~ V. SureshBabu, Senior Manager, Finance-Europe, Brussels
The workshop will help me manage the effectiveness of my life as a whole “The guidelines from the workshop will help me manage my vision, mission and hence the effectiveness of my life as a whole.” ~ Vivek Pawnarkar, Program Director - IT Services, Cologne
The workshop gave me steps/ suggestions to lead a good life “It also gave good starting point to look towards a perfect life in personal & professional environment.” ~ Raju Joseph, Project Manager, The Netherlands |
I realized that it is important to enjoy every day “The workshop has opened my eyes that it is important to enjoy every day. This mission will be always there in my mind whenever I do anything. I will practice from today to lead my life towards my mission.” ~ Vikram Kale, Senior Manager - People Function, Belgium
It will definitely help me to get more self awareness “It will definitely help me to get more self awareness of my behavior and character. Many of the theories are applicable immediately. It will help me to find out what I want out of life and what will everyone remember me for.” ~ Giorgio Ferraro, Program Director, Belgium |
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"Excellent command of the subject, a very authentic person" "Sheeba is very passionate, grounded, articulate and |
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Seen above(in the center) is the facilitator Sheeba Nair during the workshop at London, UK. |
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Crux of feedbacks for the facilitator, Sheeba Nair: |
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Excellent human being and a competent facilitator “She handled the sessions with a smiling face throughout and was able to guide the team as a ‘teacher’ on a subject which is often very complex and subjective & could have easily raised skepticism rather than belief. Hats off to her!” ~ Tridip Saha, GMR Head – UK
Very warm and appreciative person “You will always comfort a person and bring a smile to everyone’s face. You seem to be on a path towards your mission and it is very inspiring to see you follow your dreams so passionately.” ~ Siddharth Singh, Associate Director, Paris
Her level of understanding and commitment were outstanding “Amazing, articulate, very comfortably managed to get everyone to focus without any tension as a result. Her level of understanding and commitment of/to the issues involved were outstanding. If there was another session that would be conducted by her, I would definitely attend!” ~ R. Saravanan, Chief Architect, London |
Very skilled in facilitating discussions of the heart “Excellent command of the subject, a very authentic person. She allowed the space for participants to process their thoughts & emotions. Very skilled in facilitating discussions of the heart.” ~ Avinash Rao, Program Manager, UK
Everything that came from her heart was very real “It was excellent having someone from outside the usual corporate circles as it ensured we got very different perspectives and did not lapse into trading jargon. It was clear very early on that everything came from her heart and that her depth & passion were very real – This helped overcome the skepticism & doubts that were natural for us to start with.” ~ Suman Nambiar, General Manager – Business Development, UK
She changed my perspective of life “Sheeba is an able facilitator. Sheeba was able to make it a session full of learning. Sheeba was encouraging and very confident on answering difficult question. She changed my perspective of life.” ~ Vikram Kale, Senior Manager - People Function, Belgium |
Her control and knowledge about the subject is great “Sheeba’s ability to keep the audience engaged is amazing. There was not a moment which was boring and uninteresting. Her control and knowledge about the subject is great and the ability to connect with practical examples makes this workshop standout from other workshops.” ~ Dinesh S. Rangraj, Associate Director, Cologne
It has been a great privilege to be in her presence “Sheeba is a wonderful, warm and loving person and it has been a great privilege to be in her presence and hearing her deep insights into the real issues which really matter.” ~ Stephane Fouriau, Principal Consultant, Belgium |
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