Dr. Kalam Speaks About the Importance of Technology in the Future Growth of the Nation At IIM, Indore

Dr. Kalam Speaks About the Importance of Technology in the Future Growth of the Nation At IIM, Indore

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Giving Lecture on "Knowledge Society and Leadership" at IIM, Indore

Former Honorable President Dr. A. P. J Abdul Kalam, started his lecture on "Knowledge Society and Leadership" on the second day of workshop at IIM, Indore.

In the lecture, Dr. Kalam spoke about the importance of technology in the future growth of the nation and the aspect of creative leadership and the evolution of leadership in the current era. He said, "Technology can lead to non-linear growth"

He continued his speech by telling that everyone has got something to learn from everyone else. The way of life of great personalities and leaders have touched everyone's life and will continue to influence many others. He said, leaders in the fields of technology, engineering, medicine, management and other fields should be knowledge driven to cater to the current developments.

On the matter of making a differentiation, Dr. Kalam quoted the famous saying from the book by Dennis Whitney, "Empire of the Mind", "What worked yesterday won't work today". And to substantiate, he drew a stark differentiation of the values and facets of yesteryears and brought contrast to what would succeed in the current era. He said that the days of natural resources being power are long gone and knowledge was the new power. Creativity has taken over from seniority when it comes to driving status and the focus has shifted from the shareholders to customers. Today's leaders must evolve to ensure they are in sync with the new values and knowledge driven systems and who achieve success with perseverance.

He continued his lecture by talking about the great leaders, of yesteryears and today, who have been an inspiration to millions across the world and who have led in different aspects of life. He took the example of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Nelson Mandela when it comes to great political leadership. He told the gathering about their immense efforts to fight discrimination and non violent agitation used.

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