IMPACT
National Leadership Development Seminar 2009
Introduction
Impact is an initiative of AIESEC India to connect our members to the external stakeholders like companies,
NGOs and Institutions to connect to the external world and gain a perspective to identify opportunities to
IMPACT. National forums like national conferences and virtual forums are used to connect the members,
alumni and external stakeholders to share ideas and explore opportunities to make a relevant impact at
all levels.
NLDS 2009 was a pioneering forum which was used to connect the new generation of AIESEC India members
to some of our supporters and discuss some of the most relevant issues that are affecting us today like
climate change, entrepreneurship and education. During the 3rd block of the conference, there was
participation from some of our national partners like Coke and IIIM Ahmedabad.
Coke has been a constant supporter of AIESEC India in the last 5 years and have constantly supported us to
develop leaders and also educate us in terms of “Corporate Responsibility”.
IIM Ahmedabad is of the best MBA institutions in India and at the global level. NLDS 2009 saw an active
participation from them for the first time in our national conference. AIESEC India members were
enlightened in fields of entrepreneurship and role of youth in today‟s society for impact.
Learning StyleNLDS 2009 witnessed the participation from more than 500 members from 7 countries. About 450 were new recruits
from AIESEC India, who now form the new generation of AIESEC India members. The objective during this block was
to use a learning methodology which will do justice to the topics under discussions and also educate the delegates
in an innovative manner. The concept of open forum was used.
First brainstorming discussion – In small groups of 10-15 (Mock Departments – MDs) members
Second brainstorming discussion – At the FLC (Fictitious Local Committee) level comprising of 2 MDs and 30-35
delegates
Issue Based Panel Discussion – 5 FLCs come together and participate in an interactive panel discussion based on the
issue allocated to them. The panel comprised of LCPs. 125-150 delegates participated in this.
Panel Discussion with Externals – 15 FLCs come together for a common panel discussion on all 3 issues. The panel
comprised of representatives from IIM Ahmedabad, Coke and AIESEC. All delegates participated in this including the EPs.
Q&A – A question and answer forum where the delegates ask questions from the panel. At the end brainstorming
questions were collected from all FLCs, which will now be discussed virtually over aiesec.net forums
IMPACT
Climate Change and Sustainability
Entrepreneurship in Growing India
Future of Education
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1030 1100 MD Discussions 1030 1100
1100 1130 FLC Discussions 1100 1130
1130 1200 5 FLCs come together 1130 1200
1200 1230 Issue based Panel Discussion 1200 1230
1230 1300 15 FLCs come together 1230 1300
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Lunch and Networking
Panel Discussion with Externals and Q&A
Breakfast
Introduction to IMPACT and Allocation
Simultaneous Panel Discussion on 3 issues
IMPACT - Agenda
CLIMATE CHANGE AND
SUSTAINABILITY
IMPACT
Output –
Causes
Deforestation
Nuclear waste
Excess emission of carbon dioxide
Pollution from cars and industries
Unchecked industrialization
Irresponsible use of natural resources
Negative Effects
Melting polar caps – danger to coastal areas – effect on wildlife and aquatic animals
Depletion of the ozone layer
Global warming
Negative change in climate cycle
Acid rains – harming agriculture and human life
Reduction of forests
Natural disasters like floods and draughts
Health and Political issues
Sustainability
Meaning – Making changes and developing the present without creating any hindrance for the future
Some Solutions – Reforestation, Forestation, using renewable resources like wind, tides, geo-thermal, solar power, atomic
Possible individual efforts – car pooling, using electric cars, avoiding unnecessary wastage of paper, water and electricity, banning use of plastic bags, using user-friendly fuel like CNG, using cycle and public transport, reducing size of toilet flush tanks, more usage of buckets than shower
Some Global Efforts – Earth hour, carbon credits, use of nuclear energy
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN
GROWING INDIA
IMPACT
Output –
My ImpactUnderstanding Responsibility
Opportunity and Scope
Role Models
Question Impact
Approach and Idea
Emerge India
Entrepreneurship –
Meaning
It is a practice of realizing a responsible, growing and sustainable organization based
on progressive ideas, innovation and initiatives taken by an individual or a group of people directed towards meeting a demand and to
create an impact.
Indians
• Competitive• Inspired and
Motivated
Indian Govt
• Supportive
• Enterprising environment
Infrastructure
• Growing
• Sustainable
Growing India - Opportunities
Some Legends
• LN Mittal, Ratan Tata, Dhirubhai Ambani
Indian Govt
• Supportive
• Enterprising environment
Infrastructure
• Growing
• Sustainable
Success stories and Legends
• India is opportunity.
• India is growing.
• Entrepreneurship has direct impact on growth and this growth is opportunity for entrepreneurship.
• We have the right success stories and legends to learn from, we have the right environment, we have the right need.
• Let all be entrepreneurs and grow India! This is both responsibility and opportunity as young minds.
Entrepreneurship and India
FUTURE OF EDUCATION
IMPACT
Output – Future of Education
Education has been one of the most widely discussed topics in India in the recent years and unfortunately for
very microscopic and not so progressive reasons. Reservations for the backward classes and the school fees
have occupied most of the news headlines around education. Though several new initiatives have been
taken and new institutions have come up, there are still basic flaws in the Indian education system, which is
preventing it to flourish.
Discussions around improving the current theory-burdened academic curriculum, innovating the learning
modules and establishing a strong learning environment are still very limited and not dynamic enough. The
change process has begun bit it is extremely slow due to hierarchy and bureaucracy at all levels. Some
private players have now entered the scene but they are very limited in terms of impact.
Most students in India are still burdened by the parents and teachers to take up conventional academic and
career options like medical, engineering and management and other creative fields are ignored. Due to
the excessive stress on academics, the overall growth and development of students are very restricted. The
government has initiated new IITs and IIMs but the teacher-student ratio, infrastructure and quality of
teachers still have a long way to go. Despite all steps taken, the current status does not look so bright yet!
What exists?
Current StatusLack of practical
learning modules and vocational training
Most teachers not so inspired to provide a strong learning to
the students
Large gap in rural and urban education quality
and infrastructure
Most students are under a huge influence from their parents to take up conventional academic
and career options. High ratio of student drop-outs across.
Lack of motivation and incentives for teachers
A solid theoretical foundation
What is desired?
Ideal FutureIncluding internships and
vocational training across all academic courses
Lower teacher-student ratio and focus on overall growth and
development of every individual and not just academic
Using technology and capital to improve educational infrastructure
in rural and urban India
Students should be inspired and encouraged by parents and teachers to identify and follow their passions. Foundation of an impactful learning environment at home and in school
Progressive incentives, motivation and teacher
training programs
Updating and innovating the current theory resources
Climate change and sustainability, entrepreneurship in growing India, future of education
BURNING QUESTIONS
Climate change and Sustainability
• Considering that the damage for the next 50 years has already been done, what all measures can be taken to contain the extreme effects of global warming and climate change?
• Instead of imposing excessive duties, why doesn‟t the government promote the use of hybrid and other such eco-friendly cars?
• Why don‟t the developed countries compulsorily make use of renewable
sources of energy?
• What are the measures individuals can take to curb climate change
• What is carbon credit policy?
• Does testing of nuclear weapons causes global warming? How serious can the repercussions be?
Entrepreneurship in Growing India
• How should one estimate the feasibility of a business before establishing a firm?
• To what extent is education crucial for entrepreneurship?
• Doe entrepreneurship reduce the gap between the rich and the poor?
• In what ways can the government
take more steps to improve the growth of entrepreneurs in India?
• How is entrepreneurship related to the growing economy?
• How can we know what is the right time to start entrepreneurship? How can young people gain more knowledge on this?
Future of Education
• Is providing free education a solution for removing reservations for the economic backward classes?
• Shouldn‟t the reservations made by the government be at the primary level and not at the higher level?
• How efficient be the abolition of 10th
board examinations?
• Does our education system encourage entrepreneurship and how?
• The Indian system of education has become very mechanic in nature. Most teachers do not take much interest in teaching, this is probably because of lack of incentives, low salary, and the temporary nature of their contracts. What steps can be taken to change this?
• What measures should the government take to increase the literacy level?
Future of Education
• How do we increase the value of the teaching profession in India?
• What solution do you think is feasible for students who cannot seem to make up their mind or are under excessive parental influence?
• Is the education system in India good for students to provide them the best education required?
• How can we bridge the gap in the
quality of education in the rural and urban areas?
• What steps can be taken to ensure that every child goes to school?
• Why is the government opening more IIMs and IIT if they are currently facing a shortage of high quality teachers?
There are 3 separate forums created to take forward the discussions during „IMPACT‟ in NLDS. You can use the burning
questions mentioned before and initiate discussions on the topics of your interest. You could also start discussions based on new
questions but please restrict to the 3 topics.
As and when discussions will move ahead, we will harvest the output on the wiki! So best of luck and hope you have impactful
discussions.
Next Steps
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude,
to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the
education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes,
than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than
appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a
church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday
regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our
past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We
cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one
string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10%
what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it. And so it is with you...
we are in charge of our Attitudes.”
- Charles R. Swindoll