The
Department of International Studies and History, CHRIST(Deemed To Be University), organized a
talk on ‘Leadership Challenges: The Human Dimension’ by Lt Gen (Dr) VK
Ahluwalia, PVSM, AVSM**, YSM, VSM (Retd) Director, Center for Land Warfare
(CLAWS).
Dr.
Ahluwalia started the lecture by providing examples from the battlefield. He,
then, extended the scope of the lecture from leadership challenges in the armed
forces to leadership challenges in ‘strategic landscape’ signifying international
relations. A brief and a structured geopolitical analysis of the globe was
given, followed by a host of conflicts and problems faced by countries, which
was eventually narrowed down to India. Dr. Ahluwalia emphasized the need for a
strong leadership to tackle various conflicts in India, be it internal or
external, ranging from border issues in the North and North-East of India to
the problem of terrorism and left wing extremism. For the same, he narrated
examples from the 1947 war, 1962 war with China and the 1971 war with Pakistan.
Dr.
Ahluwalia extended the scope of leadership to business models, by stating that
war and business both operate in a VUCA environment (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex,
Ambiguous). At the same time, forming and nurturing human connection which
involves understanding people and dealing with them, forms vital aspect of the
leadership strategy. This is supplemented by the ability to manage change which
is important for survival, as well as removal of the fear of unknown along with
ensuring transparency and communication among the team members. Dr. Ahluwalia
ended the lecture by providing the
audience with mantra for leadership which consisted of compelling vision,
global awareness, strategic vision, quick comprehension, innovative and
critical thinking among other qualities.
The
lecture was followed by an engaging Q&A session. Dr. Ahluwalia was
presented with a vote of thanks and a token of appreciation.
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