Training of Trainers

EA hosted training of trainers on achievement motivation last weekend! 13 trainers from a wide range of backgrounds came to DCSE on 12 & 13 of June to participate in an intensive two day training of trainers on achievement motivation. Participants engaged in a range of discussions and activities that stretched their minds to think about training in a new light.
EA opened enrollment in the training to MBA faculty, BBA faculty and professional trainers from the field. The diverse group allowed for a very engaging and informative training in which participants were able to learn from others with varied backgrounds and perspectives. The training covered topics such as microlabs, the test of creative imagination, David McClelland’s research on achievement motivation, motivational types, locus of control, achievement imagery language analysis, entrepreneurial learning cycle, designing entrepreneurial curricula and much more.

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EMT By Genny & Xanthine

Deshpande Foundation’s Sandbox Fellows, Xanthine Basnet and Genny King, conducted a training of trainers on achievement motivation at DCSE on Thursday and Friday of this week. Participants included EA faculty from IMSR, JSS, BET’s GBS, Oxford College as well as a couple
outstanding graduates of the Deshpande Fellowship Program. The session started with an introduction by Naveen Jha on the value of developing the ability to entrepreneurially motivate others. Over the course of the intensive two day training, participants engaged in activities that pushed them to think outside of the box, dig into complex issues regarding entrepreneurship education, reflect on their own motivational styles and competencies and develop innovative teaching tools. Feedback from the participants at the conclusion of the TOT, reflected an appreciation for the opportunity and an excitement to transfer the skills they developed during the training into their work training others to lead more entrepreneurial lives.

Entrepreneurial Motivational Training by Rita Sengupta

Rita Sengupta Entrepreneurial Motivational Training for the Trainers in Deshpande Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Hubli, on 26th and 27th of April 2010. This was specially designed for the Trainers (Facilities). EA Facilities and DF Staff had attended this training and it was residential for two days. This training gave a lot of understanding on Entrepreneurial motivation the topics covered in this session were very much helpful.

Gururaj “Desh” Deshpande meets with faculty, directors & E-Cell members.

On 12th April, Desh met with EA’s E-Cell members and faculty at DCSE. During the event, Desh gave awards to students from GBS (Hubli) for their involvement in the 2K Challenge. Following the awards’ ceremony, one student from each school gave a brief presentation about their E-Cell activities and interest in engaging in entrepreneurial activities through the E-Cell. Desh then addressed the group with an inspirational talk on pursuing an entrepreneurial life. Below are some students’ feedback on what they learned from the session.

• You are the CEO of your own life
• Learn not just to be an entrepreneur, but also learn to lead an entrepreneurial life.
• Life is full of opportunities.
• Enjoy playing in every stage of life.
• Don’t give up or comprise one’s passion to be something.
• Entrepreneurs must have the guts to face Uncertainties..

IT trainings for faculty & students:

E-Cell members are engaging in trainings on IT applications for aspiring entrepreneurs. The first round of training covered a variety of areas, such as advanced Google applications, FaceBook and Blogs.
Through regular trainings, faculty members are developing advanced IT skills for academics. Trainings thus far have covered, advanced Google applications, FaceBook, Blogs, Dropbox, and advanced applications of Microsoft office suite.
EA plans to continually engage faculty and students in trainings to enhance their ability to utilize cutting edge IT applications in their work