MARCHING AHEAD: THE NEXT NORMAL

INVITATION

Present

MARCHING AHEAD: THE NEXT NORMAL

AN EXCLUSIVE online EVENT FOR WOMEN ON THE OCCASION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2020 at 06.00 pm on Thursday 13th August 2020

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.

SPECIAL SESSION I

Advocating for yourself and others Life and work have changed fundamentally during COVID-19. Therefore, our goals may need to change, too. This session will provide strategies to overcome some of the challenges that the new normal brings. Few of the discussion points include: Ÿ Clarifying values that guide you through difficult times Ÿ How to have difficult conversations and ask for things that you need Ÿ Staying true to yourself and what it entails Ÿ Helpful approaches to addressing ‘new normal’ challenges

SPECIAL SESSION II

Managing Stress in next normal 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. Ÿ Finding opportunities for self-care Ÿ Practicing patience and compassion on yourself and others Ÿ Practical tips to take for your wellbeing

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an exclusive ONLINE event for women on the occasion of independence day 2020

marching ahead: the next normal at 6.00 pm on Thursday, 13th August 2020

AGENDA 06.00 pm Welcome Address

Ms Shuba Kumar Managing Director, Natesan Synchrocones Pvt Ltd

06.05 pm Overview of the event

Dr Ranjini Manian Founder – Chairperson Global Adjustments Foundation

06.10 pm Presentation of the Award - Winner MMA Outstanding Women Manager of the year 2020 Ms Subharanjani Vadivelu Tata Consultancy Services 06.12 pm Inaugural Address by the Chief Guest

Mr Viswanathan Anand Indian Chess Grandmaster & Former World Chess Champion

06.35 pm Special Panel Discussion on Advocating for yourself and others

Speakers: Ms Kamini Shah CFO - Strategic Sales & Geographies, Wipro Ltd Ms Maria Goretti Author, Chef and Television Host, Mumbai Ms Anu Hasan Actress, Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker In conversation with: Dr Ranjini Manian Founder – Chairperson Global Adjustments Foundation

07.30 pm Special Panel Discussion on Managing Stress in next normal

Speakers: Ms Vani Kola Founder & Managing Director, Kalaari Capital Mr Wilfried Aulbur Senior Partner and Global Head, Roland Berger Former Managing Director, Mercedes Benz India In conversation with Ms Shvetha Jaishankar Former Femina Miss India International & Author

08.15 pm Vote of Thanks 08.20 pm End of online Seminar

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

an exclusive online event for women on the occasion of independence day 2020

marching ahead: the next normal at 6.00 pm on Thursday, 13th August 2020

CHIEF GUEST

Mr Viswanathan Anand Indian Chess Grandmaster & Former World Chess Champion

EMINENT SPEAKERS

Dr Ranjini Manian Founder Chairperson Global Adjustments Foundation

Ms Kamini Shah CFO-Strategic Sales & Geographies Wipro Ltd

Ms Maria Goretti Author, Chef and Television Host, Mumbai

Ms Vani Kola Founder & Managing Director Kalaari Capital

Ms Anu Hasan Actress, Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker

Ms Shvetha Jaishankar Former Femina Miss India International & Author

Mr Wilfried Aulbur Sr Partner and Global Head Roland Berger Former MD, Mercedes Benz India

Ms Shuba Kumar Managing Director Natesan Synchrocones Pvt Ltd

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