Marching Ahead: The Next Normal

AN EXCLUSIVE ONLINE EVENT FOR WOMEN ON THIS

Independence Day

I N V I T A T I O N

AUG 13, 2020 • 6:00PM

AN INITIATIVE BY MADRAS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION & GLOBAL ADJUSTMENTS FOUNDATION

Chief Guest

Viswanathan Anand Chess Grandmaster & Former World Chess Champion

Dr. Ranjini Manian Founder Chairperson Global Adjustments Foundation

Anu Hasan Actress, Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker

Kamini Shah CFO-Strategic Sales & Geographies

Shvetha Jaishankar Former Femina Miss India International & Author

Vani Kola Founder & Managing Director

Wilfried Aulbur Sr Partner & Global Head, Roland Berger & Former MD,

Kalaari Capital

Maria Goretti Author, Chef & Television Host

Wipro Ltd

Mercedes Benz India

Shuba Kumar Managing Director Natesan Synchrocones (P) Ltd.,

OVERVIEW On the occasion of Independence Day, MMA is privileged to organise an event in association with Global Adjustments Foundation, specially curated for women on the theme ‘Marching Ahead: The Next Normal’. The event will provide women with guidance and practical resources on topics that are top of the mind during COVID-19. With an illustrious line-up of speakers, the two hour event aims to support women so that they can navigate and prepare for the next normal.

Based on challenges faced by women at work and home, the event will bring to the fore discussions to support women during the pandemic. The event will comprise engaging and interactive sessions, where women will discover ways to live and work in our new reality.

Session I: Advocating for yourself and others While the pandemic has disrupted life as we know it, many of us are struggling to come to terms with the new reality. As we juggle additional responsibilities, we will be reminded to treat ourselves with patience and compassion. While it might be impossible to expect the stress and anxiety to go away, the final session will provide practical tips to manage them and lessen its impact.

Finding opportunities for self-care Practicing patience and compassion on yourself and others Practical tips to take for your wellbeing

Session II: Managing stress in next normal Life and work have changed fundamentally during COVID-19. Therefore, our goals may need to change, too. This session will provide tips to break your goals in to manageable steps and celebrate small victories in both your personal and professional life. Few of the discussion points could include: Thinking ‘done’, instead of perfect Discussing expectations & boundaries at home and work Strategies for remote working and leading Building and sustaining relationships at work Investing in trust and showing kindness

PROGRAM 6:00 PM Welcome Address

Event Overview

Ms Shuba Kumar Managing Director Natesan Synchrocones Pvt Ltd Dr Ranjini Manian Founder – Chairperson Global Adjustments Foundation

6:10 PM Award Presentation

MMA Outstanding Women Manager of the Year 2020

6:12 PM Inaugural Address by the Chief Guest

Mr Viswanathan Anand C h e s s G r a n d m a s t e r & F o r m e r W o r l d C h e ss C h a m p i o n

6:35 PM Special Panel Discussion Advocating for Yourself & Others

Speakers Kamini Shah CFO-Strategic Sales & Geographies W i p r o L t d ., Maria Goretti, Author, Chef & Television Host In conversation with: Anu Hasan Actress, Entrepreneur & Motivational Speaker

7:20 PM Special Panel Discussion Managing Stress in Next Normal

Speakers Vani Kola Founder & Managing Director Kalaari Capital Wilfried Aulbur Sr. Partner & Global Head, Roland Berger Former Managing Director, Mercedes Benz India Dr Ranjini Manian Founder – Chairperson Global Adjustments Foundation In conversation with: Shvetha Jaishankar F o r m e r F e m i n a M i s s I n d i a I n t e r n a t i o n a l & A u th o r

8:15 PM

Vote of Thanks

Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM Executive Director Madras Management Association