Introduction The Annual MMA Women Managers' Convention is a celebration of the spirit of women; and the many diverse roles women play. Each year the theme for the convention has revolved around the evolving roles and needs of today’s women. The event creates a platform for women across different walks of life, to come together, share their thoughts, opinions, insights and experiences. What binds these women is the urge to exceed and excel in their respective fields, be it as business leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers, artists or policymakers. The focus of the convention is to inspire and guide women to grow in every area of their life.
The Convention As working mothers perform more childcare and face increased job insecurity, there are fears COVID-19 has undone years of advancement. But could the pandemic be a catalyst for Progress? The MMA Women Manager's Convention this year seeks to contribute to conversation about challenges faced by women, impact of the pandemic and what it means for the New Woman of today. The aim is to bring together viewpoints, ideas and innovations that are reflective of a changing dynamic. We will have open discussion about navigating the many faces of independence, tradition, modernity and the resulting potpourri of identities that is “The New Woman of Today”!
Special Session 1 THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM We often have a hard time talking about adversity. But the pandemic has changed life for everyone. Work from home (WFH), which existed in pockets, is now the norm. Everything has turned digital. Children are schooling online, which was earlier unimaginable. This session asks the difficult question about what has changed for women with Covid-19? Lean in statistics from the US tell us that one in four women are considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce due to Covid-19. Key perspectives on: · Is this a gender-neutral crisis or has the pandemic amplified biases women have faced for years? · As women take on heavier burdens at home, do women worry they'll be judged more harshly at work? · Is women's mental health a new challenge?
Special Session 2 PLAYING FIELD It's been believed the world would be better if more countries and companies were run by women. And 2020 proved this right: women leaders consistently stood out for their empathetic and effective response to Covid-19. Across the world from New Zealand, Taiwan, Germany, and Finland, there have been success stories. The winds of change seem to be blowing at all levels. In this session we explore if our definition of a “good” leader is evolving. Key perspectives on: · Are “soft skills” that women are credited for growing in importance? · Is the hushed argument about the clash between the biological clock and the career
clock still relevant? · Are women leaders often held to higher performance standards?
Special Session 3 SILVER LININGS Companies today are taking important steps to support employees during Covid-19. With work from home options, the digital economy and entrepreneurship coming to the fore, will the future post-Covid-19 present women with more opportunities? Key perspectives on: ·
Will this give birth to a more entrepreneurial dynamic? Will women embrace it?
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Is the digital woman different from the woman of the past?
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Will wellness and mental health take center stage and will more women plunge into these occupations?
MMA WOMEN MANAGERS’ CONVENTION - SATURDAY, 27TH MARCH 2021 Participation at the virtual MMA Women Managers’ Convention is by invitation. For registration - Corporates/Individuals/Academic Institutions contact: mma@mmachennai.org Gp Capt (Dr) R Venkataraman [94447 00068] / R Sundar [98401 23906]
/ give a missed call
to 97899 60398
For details please contact by mail mma@mmachennai.org or call Gp Capt (Dr) R Venkataraman [94447 00068] / R Sundar [98401 23906] / give a missed call to 97899 60398 Madras Management Association Management Center | No.240, Pathari Road (Off Anna Salai) | Chennai 6
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THE NEW WOMAN OF TODAY MMA WOMEN MANAGERS' CONVENTION 2021 Click on photo to view profile
Saturday, 27th March 2021 (9.30 am to 1.15 pm)
EMINENT SPEAKERS
Ms Kate Sweetman Author, Thinkers50 Thought Leader & Former Editor Harvard Business Review
Ms Sarah Kirlew Australian Consul General to South India
Lt Cdr Vartika Joshi Team Leader of INSV Tarini First all-women Indian crew to successfully circumnavigate the globe
Ms Meena Ganesh CEO and MD, Portea Medical
Mr Rahul Vellal Indian Carnatic Vocalist Musician, Playback Singer, and Character Actor
Ms Sneha Sharma Indian Racing Driver and Airline Captain, Indigo
Ms Sowmya Eswaran Ms Niloofer European Ambassador An Exponent in Advaita Global Adjustments Foundation Vedanta & TEDx Speaker
Ms Deepali Naair CMO, IBM, India and South Asia
Dr Ranjini Manian Chairperson Global Adjustments Foundation & MMA Women Convention Committee
Ms Anuranjita Kumar Founder & CEO Women in Technology - ACE
Ms Sharanya Modi Head HR Expo Freight Pvt Ltd (EFL)
Mr Bharatbala Ganapathy Screen Writer, Producer and Director
Ms Pavitra Singh Chief Human Resources Officer PepsiCo India
Ms Aarti Mohan Co-Founder & Partner Sattva Consulting
Mr Ravichandran P President Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd
Ms Sabitha Rao Director Cerebrus Consultants
VIRTUAL
THE NEW WOMAN OF TODAY MMA WOMEN MANAGERS' CONVENTION 2021 Saturday, 27th March 2021 (9.30 am to 1.15 pm)
CONVENTION AGENDA 09.30 am
Welcome Address
Mr Ravichandran P President, MMA President, Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd
09.35 am
Announcement of Awards – 20th MMA online competition for Outstanding
Gp Capt R Vijayakumar (Retd), VSM Executive Director, Madras Management Association
09.40 am
Keynote Session The New Woman of Today
Ms Kate Sweetman Author, Thinkers50 Thought Leader and Former Editor, Harvard Business Review In conversation with Dr Ranjini Manian Chairperson, Global Adjustments Foundation & MMA Women Convention Committee
10.10 am
Special Session: Playing Field Moderator: Ms Sharanya Modi Head HR, Expo Freight Pvt Ltd (EFL)
Speakers: Ms Pavitra Singh Chief Human Resources Officer PepsiCo India Lt Cdr Vartika Joshi Team Leader of INSV Tarini, First all-women Indian crew to successfully circumnavigate the globe Ms Anuranjita Kumar Founder & CEO, Women in Technology - ACE
11.10 am
Reflections of Passion - Dare to Dream “Hum Honge Kamyab”
Mr Rahul Vellal Indian Carnatic Vocalist, Musician Playback Singer, and Character Actor
11.15 am
Special Session: The Elephant in the Room
Speakers: Ms Deepali Naair CMO, IBM, India and South Asia
Moderator: Dr Ranjini Manian
Ms Sneha Sharma Indian Racing Driver, Airline Captain, Indigo Ms Sarah Kirlew Australian Consul General to South India
12.15 pm
Reflections of Passion - Mindful Music “Tujhe Salaam - Vande Mataram”
A brief inspiring insights on the song from Mr Bharatbala Ganapathy Screen Writer, Producer and Director
12.20 pm
Special Session: Silver Linings
Speakers: Ms Meena Ganesh CEO and MD, Portea Medical
Moderator: Ms Sowmya Eswaran
European Ambassador, Global Adjustments Foundation
Ms Aarti Mohan Co-Founder & Partner, Sattva Consulting Ms Niloofer An Exponent in Advaita Vedanta & TEDx Speaker
01.15 pm
Vote of Thanks
01.20 pm
Convention Ends
Ms Sabitha Rao Director, Cerebrus Consultants
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