ABOUT THE EVENT A virtual talk show to showcase eXtraOrdinary people and their Little Extras. Based on the theme “To cry is ordinary; To smile and get others to smile is eXtraOrdinary” from the book ‘a Little Extra’. Guest: Dr. Lakshmi Thalanki is an Associate Professor in Department of Orthodontics at Boston University. She graduated…

“Diversity broaden the business canvas and inclusion deepens it.” – Naveen Lakkur This edition is about diversity and inclusion. The featured article has twin elephants Appy and Proppy discussing diversity and inclusion. The articles from the web include different scenarios of diversity and inclusivity at the workplace and how it benefits the organization’s overall performance.…

One evening, Appy and Proppy were playing with their friends at the nearby playground. They were playing Kabadi by splitting into two teams. After a long game, they took a break and sat under a huge tree for some rest. Suddenly a new kid came towards them and asked if he can join the team.…

Naveen Lakkur: Founder of the Institute for Inspiring Innovation was a panel member for a webcast organized by uExcelerate, A cloud-based executive coaching platform designed to connect Professionals with Right-Fit Coaches. Topic: Workplace diversity of inclusion: A key ingredient for organisation success Date: 28th November 2020, Saturday Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Watch the…

‘EXPLORING ENTREPRENEURSHIP’ is a training programme designed by an entrepreneur for students who aspire to become entrepreneurs, individuals who desire to work in a startup, or for those who want be part of a large corporate. As organisations are on the lookout for individuals with entrepreneurial mindset and skills, it is important for students to…

‘IDEATION MASTERCLASS’ – A TRAINING PROGRAMME TO TRANSFORM UNLIMITED THOUGHTS INTO ONE WINNING IDEA Not every idea can or should become a commercial reality. Many a time, people think ideation is an art and do not see the other side of it, which is science. The art is coming up with creative ideas, while the…

ENABLING INNOVATIVE THINKING The capacity to be innovative has become a required core competency for every person, in every job, every day. And while everybody aspires to think out of the box, organisations need a catalyst to nurture this potential and build the competency among their employees. This workshop aims to equip you to think…

A LITTLE EXTRA WORKSHOP – A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP It is the ‘little extra’ secrets for eXtraOrdinary results. In order to understand how to be a little extra, one needs to learn the secrets from those who have gone through the cycle and produced extraordinary results. This workshop is all about…

‘Creativity & Innovation as Inseparable Twins’ – A Training Programme To Inspire Young Minds Organizations need individuals with creative and innovative insights to find and solve meaningful problems. Two is always better than one, and when this paired principle is put into practice, the results are ever-inspiring and can deliver superior results in the workplace.…