Event Name: Tickle Your Gray Cells	Event Date: 15th Dec 2023
Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Fehmina Khalique	Event Timings:01:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Number of Participants:62	Venue:Seminar Hall, Lloyd Business School
Judges for the Event : Dr. Ajeeta Srivastava, Dr. Nakshatresh Kaushik, Ms. Supriya Dang, Ms.Natasha Gambhir.	Master of Ceremony: HR Club Coordinators

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of Role Play and Group Discussion is to develop a wide range of essential skills for future management professionals. Both methods are designed to enhance communication abilities, with role play allowing students to practice verbal and non-verbal communication in various business scenarios, and group discussions requiring students to articulate their thoughts clearly and listen actively to others. This dual approach fosters effective communication skills critical in any managerial role. Role play enables students to take on different roles and perspectives, fostering empathy and improving their ability to relate to others. Group discussions expose students to diverse opinions, helping them become more open-minded and tolerant of differing viewpoints. Both methods help students develop the ability to understand and respect others' perspectives, an essential skill in management.

DETAILED REPORT: -

Total of 8 Teams with 5 members each were formed for Group Discussion with topics like social media: A Boon or a Bane, Equal pay and Equal leave for men and women, Technology addiction in youth, Will odd/even system lower air pollution, and The voting age should be lower to 16.

The Winners for Group Discussion were: -

• 1st Prize was won by Tamanna Barthwal, Naman Singhal, Shivam Rathore and Amrita from PGDM, Lloyd Business School.
• 2nd Prize was won by Anubhav Prasad Saxena, Rishav Raj, Shubhi Singhal, Ashish Ranjan Mishra and Ujjwal from PGDM, Lloyd Business School.
• 3^rd Prize was won by Ashutosh Sharma, Sparsh Goyal, Arista Das, Vivek Kumar and Suraj from PGDM, Lloyd Business School.

 

For Role Play, Real World scenarios were given to 11Teams with 2 members each. Scenarios like How to deal with an angry customer for having issues in a product brought by him, Media interview about recent event or product launch, a conflict issue by an employee as a product head, convince a banker to give loan for start-up.

The Winners for Role Play were: -

• 1^st Prize was won by Swarnakshu Mandawra and Sparsh Goyal from PGDM, Lloyd Business School.
• 2^nd Prize was won by Naman Goel and Naman Singhal from PGDM, Lloyd Business School.
• 3^rd Prize was won by Vivek Kumar and Hammad from PGDM, Lloyd Business School.

CONCLUSION:

In conclusion, Role Play and Group Discussion are indispensable tools in management education, playing a crucial role in shaping well-rounded, competent future leaders. These methodologies collectively enhance a broad spectrum of skills essential for success in the management field. By improving communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, empathy, leadership, negotiation, and confidence, they prepare students to navigate the complexities of real-world business environments effectively. Role Play immerses students in realistic scenarios, helping them to develop practical solutions and understand diverse perspectives. Meanwhile, Group Discussions foster critical analysis and collaborative decision-making, equipping students with the ability to articulate and defend their ideas while being receptive to others' viewpoints. Together, these approaches ensure that management students are not only knowledgeable but also adept at applying their knowledge in dynamic, interactive settings.

Ultimately, the consistent application of Role Play and Group Discussion in management curricula ensures that graduates are not just theoretically proficient but are also equipped with the practical skills and confidence needed to lead, innovate, and excel in their professional careers.