Design Thinking with Presencing: A New Perspective of Leadership for GenZ
The workshop incorporates Human Stories, Leadership storytelling, Generative listening, and 3D Mapping/SPT Stuck. The scope of the workshop is holistic and effective in fostering a deep understanding about leadership qualities the GenZ students must possess to make a special mark for themselves in this chaotic world. The first step towards this is Empathy and Sensing the Ecosystem and utilizing the power of human stories. Leadership storytelling involves participants sharing theirvision for the future, reflecting on the past, providing context, and inspiring the team towards a shared goal. Generative Listening explores the art of listening. Teaching and practicing generative listening can enhance communication and understanding among team members, fostering a culture of open dialogue and collaboration. 3D Mapping helps visualizing the system and provides a tangible representation of the one’s ecosystem, allowing participants to see the interconnectedness of different elements. It is a hands-on session involving peer discussions, Individual and group activities and working with prototype models.
Resource Person:
Dr Bhavani Ramamoorthy, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, Europe
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Bhavani Ramamoorthi is a distinguished leadership trainer, dialogue facilitator, and university teacher with a passion for fostering creativity and innovation through education. With a strong background in educational leadership, she holds a Ph.D. from the University of Jyväskylä and has designed and facilitated impactful training programs and workshops for diverse groups, including students, educators, and community leaders.
Her expertise lies in utilizing tools like appreciative inquiry, story mapping, and leadership storytelling to create democratic and safe spaces for generative conversations. Bhavani’s teaching portfolio spans multiple countries, incorporating learners from primary schools to universities, with a focus on leadership development, multicultural pedagogy, and collaboration labs.
Beyond academia, Bhavani’s career highlights include event management and workshop facilitation, where she planned large-scale conferences and national seminars. She has also led professional development initiatives for teacher educators and school leaders. Her international experience includes roles in EU projects like ENABLES, where she contributed to data management, evaluation, and the development of MOOCs.
An advocate for community engagement, Bhavani has organized storytelling sessions, nutritional workshops, and well-being events across Finland and beyond. Her entrepreneurial spirit shines through her venture, "Hei Chef," which offered vegetarian and vegan cooking workshops, combining her culinary expertise with her dedication to holistic well-being.
Bhavani’s dynamic career reflects her commitment to enriching learning environments, fostering inclusive leadership, and inspiring creativity in diverse contexts.
Preeti Kumari, Executive Leadership and Systemic Team Coach, Bangalore
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Preeti Kumari is an accomplished ICF PCC-certified coach with an Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ICF ACTC). Specializing in executive leadership and systemic team coaching, she brings a wealth of experience spanning over 800 hours of one-on-one and team coaching with leaders, professionals, and diverse teams. Her expertise extends to emotional intelligence, mindfulness, self-management, and navigating workplace dynamics, making her a sought-after mentor and facilitator.
Preeti is also a co-founder of MENTit, an innovative mentoring platform recognized for excellence. She has contributed to leadership development and innovation by co-developing online products and guiding individuals and organizations toward success. Her academic career includes roles as a senior assistant professor, where she designed programs, mentored research students, and supported academic leadership initiatives.
As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, Preeti’s global exposure spans five countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. She integrates her passion for art into coaching, fostering creativity and self-discovery among her clients. Preeti also serves as a mentor coach, community builder, and partnership director at the ICF Bangalore Charter Chapter, where she leads initiatives to develop aspiring coaches and elevate coaching standards.
Preeti’s dedication to holistic growth and innovation has made her a trailblazer in leadership development and a valued contributor to the global coaching community.
Dr K Archana, Design Thinking and Presencing Practitioner, VNRVJIET
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Dr. Archana Bhange is a dedicated educator, design thinking practitioner, and senior assistant professor at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology in Hyderabad. With a Ph.D. in Wireless Communications from JNTUH University, she combines her expertise in technology with a passion for fostering innovation and sustainable development.
Dr. Archana’s professional journey spans over two decades, with a notable focus on teaching electronics engineering and mentoring students in developing frontier technologies aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a practitioner of Presencing, a transformative leadership framework from MIT, she inspires students to create solutions that lead from the emerging future. Her work also emphasizes customer research, team collaboration, and effective communication to build impactful projects.
In addition to her academic role, Dr. Archana has experience as a WLAN Solution Manager, showcasing her technical acumen and ability to manage high-level database solutions. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking from MIT Sloan School, reflecting her commitment to blending creativity with practical problem-solving.
A Landmark Forum graduate with a passion for authentic human connections, Dr. Archana is also an avid traveler and dancer with deep spiritual inclinations. Her holistic approach to teaching and leadership embodies her belief in nurturing both personal and professional growth, making her a trailblazer in education and design thinking.
Experts have completed the Presencing Foundation Program – Presencing course by MIT, US held in Berlin, Germany, and also completed a 3-month certificate course in U.lab: Leading from the Emerging Future.
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