24th July, 2023

Guest Lecture: Mr. Sanjay Sharma (Sr. VP, JSW Steels)

1. External Factors:
 Government restrictions on movement/operations
 Restrictions on logistics (Inbound/Outbound)
2. Supplied oxygen cylinders to government, coming under the category of essential business.
3. JSW – focused on digitalization during covid;
 Safety
 Efficiency
 Automation
4. Logistics i.e., supply chain digitalization was the priority.
5. IOT’s – need of implementation
6. Targets/Strategies:
 Cultures/leaders flexible to adapt changes or innovations
 Focused on availability of resources (technology)
7. Innovation is required in order to avoid business risks.
8. Resistance of the people at different levels of organization towards changes.
9. Mindset: Accept changes or innovations based on the organization culture and leadership.
10. Innovative Model: Example of Tata (his experience)
11. Calculated risks to pursue and move forward with innovations
12. Knowledge widens the thinking process and pursuing relevant courses for skill development.
13. Importance of mentorship, gain insights.
14. Tips: Less usage of unnecessary social media platforms and more reading books for
information or knowledge.
15. Building profile:
 Optimize profile (update)
 Connect more with like minded people and relevant domains
 Gain knowledge/insights from Industry experts.
16. Balancing Professional/personal:
 Major percentage of workforce needed during covid therefore managing isolated
chambers for employees.