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Plenary Session I: Industry 5.0: Future of Work
Plenary Session II: Imperative of Innovation and Sustainability in Business Development
Plenary Session III: Future of work and operations in uncertain times: Practitioners Insights
Theme 1: Innovation for Business Development
Pursuing growth through innovation requires a balancing act in today's environment. Innovators must anticipate change and maintain a long-term perspective while simultaneously delivering on short-term goals. Having the right strategies in place is key to the foundation of growth through innovation. In this regard, the present theme shall cover the recent developments in the following concepts:
Unlocking Business Growth Through Innovation
Digital Innovations in Business and Economy: IoT and Industry 5.0
AI for sustainable development
Disruptive Innovation
Human Computer Interaction and Human Behaviour
Technological Innovation Management: ICT for e-commerce, e-banking, e-learning, and other sectors
Design Thinking & Innovation
Blockchain Technology
Metaverse and consumer behaviour
Theme 2: Sustainable Business Practices
Governments worldwide have formulated and implemented sustainable development strategies. The Indian government is also focused on making collaborative efforts to promote sustainable development. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to possess the strategic skill of encouraging people to develop and implement innovative actions that collectively promote sustainable development. In this context, the following topics are covered under this theme:
Marketing of sustainable products and ideas
Sustainable talent management and acquisition
Strategising sustainable innovations for growth
Energy and sustainability in tackling global climate change
Entrepreneurial opportunities for growth
Sustainable consumption practices and lifestyles
Sustainable Infrastructures
Sustainability and Waste Management
Green Economy, Green Business & Green Computing
Financial inclusion for equity and sustainability
Cultural & social orientations for sustainable development
Theme 3: Future of Work
The future of work is NOW. The means of change in the labour market are happening now, and they are irreversible. For example, automation and new business models, enabled by digital technology. As academicians, policy makers and practitioners, we need to define what we want the future world of work to look like, and how to get there. We need to table, deliberate and discuss what is takes to be an inclusive digital economy. We need better active labour market policies:
To address these issues following management functions are covered under this theme:
Digital Workplace
Upward Convergence: Employment, Territorial and Social Cohesion
Empower People: Life Cycle transitions, Education and skill Challenges
Managing Change through Governance and Partnerships
Workplace Transformation, Change Management, Employee Experience& Culture Building a Culture of Innovation
Teleworking, workplace policies and trust: The hybrid world of work
AI and the Labour Market
Algorithmic Management in the Workplace
AI Privacy and Data Management in the Workplace
Leadership Research and Practice in Context of Future of Work: Redesigning Jobs & Embracing AI
Theme 4: Reinventing Business Management
Reinvention requires a proven, systematic approach, and companies must be open to redefining the core management principles for the sustainability of the businesses. To address these issues following management functions are covered under this theme:
Health and wellness at the workplace
Women's leadership for empowering change
Finance and investment strategies for wealth creation
Brand, Image, Identity and Reputation
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The future of supply chain and logistics
Ethics, Governance and Policy
Digital Marketing & E-Business Strategy
Entrepreneurial Finance: Roadblocks and Opportunities
Rural Market Emerging as Next Big Target
Financial Markets - Challenges and Opportunities
Geo marketing and retail
Future of Work and Operations in Uncertainty
Theme 5: Changing Global Business Management
This field of management has gained considerable prominence in recent years. Even small and medium-sized companies these days are transacting with foreign entities. Hence, to understand various aspects of global business, the following concepts are identified under this theme:
Globalisation of business
Cross-cultural management
Ethical issues in international business
Consumer engagement in international business
Initiative management
New paradigms and changing international business models
Challenges for the global resource base
Development economics & policies
Sustainability of business in a volatile global business environment
Theme 6: Role of Management Education in Innovation and Sustainability
The systemic and societal character of sustainability and innovation further calls for management institutes to leverage their capabilities on a much larger scale. These institutes, along with policymakers in the public sector, are required to play an active role in considering not only the technological aspects but also the social aspects that underpin the innovation process, which are critical for the sustainability domain of knowledge. This theme also resonates with the objectives of NEP 2020, which emphasises experiential and interdisciplinary learning, and with Viksit Bharat @2047, which envisions India as a global hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge creation.
Educating future sustainability change agents in business schools.
Innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Action and impact-oriented research on societal impact.
Responsible management meets future needs.
Gamification, role playing and simulations in business education for sustainable development
Reinventing management and leadership education.
Effectiveness of management programs and courses on sustainable development and innovation
*The list is not exhaustive, and submission in all areas revolving business management, innovation, and sustainability would be considered.*
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