Education is not just about knowledge of the subject matter; it also constitutes enhancing the abilities of an individual which should be an embedded part of learning asstudents. By providing them with the right guidance, youngsters can be made to realize their potential and utilize it for a better cause. Pratima Jagadeesh, Director Crecers Academy is trying to impart practical knowledge to students and make them future-ready to face the challenges or life and career and steer it to right direction.

A professional doctorate degree holder, Pratima holds degrees in various subjects along with twenty-two years of work experience in the corporate sector. Bestowed with prestigious awards and recognitions Pratima has dedicated herself towards the overall development of students and individuals emphasizing on career progression

Pratima Jagadeesh, Director, Crecers Academy, recently engaged in one-on-one interaction with Women Entrepreneur magazine, here’s the highlight from the same.

Give Us A Brief Overview Of Crecers Academy. What Is The Role Of The Director Of Crecers Academy And The Challenges Related To It? How Do You Overcome Them?

Crecers Academy is a skill development institute to enhance dimensions of life including career, employability & life skills. We offer features like; enhancing abilities in various enclaves offset from adolescents where we work with educational institutes starting from high school alongside blanket programs structured for complementing academic quality and behavioural science including building career and its progression. We coach through programs like Diploma in Life Skills individually for students and a specially made skill development course for HR specialists called Diploma in Comprehensive HRM.

As a Founder-Director of Crecers, I handle sessions and I get involved in all business tie-ups with educational institutes as a part of BD. The most challenging aspect of the role is finding the right talent, maintaining the quality of the program to meet expectations, constantly modifying the course, and ensuring that the content grows with the times.

What Are The Significant Features That Set You Apart As A Leader? How Has Your Experience Helped You In Your Current Role As The Director Of Crecers Academy?

Working for more than two decades in the corporate sector added a lot of value for me to understand entrepreneurship and being a business leader. Working with educational institutes requires a different set of skills and I am grateful to all the academicians who appreciated my work. I love to call myself a coach and a teacher and then a trainer because along with spreading knowledge it is important to see the implementation of it.

I would like to emphasize two great value additions to the experience, the first important thing is to make informed decisions at the right time and not be diffident towards tough decisions . It continues to educate you about your area of expertise and strengths, which are of paramount importance to any entrepreneur. The second thing that stands out is meeting your mentor, regardless of age, scholarship or experience, have mentors.

What Scope Do You Foresee For Crecers Academy? How Do You Stay In Tune With The Latest Developments In Your Field?

It would be a difficult stretch ahead to track down the right ability with sufficient capabilities as the majority of them today feel that data is information and information is insight. We today need individuals with information, processed to knowledge which can powerfully impel perspectives being both basic to perceive and inventive to tackle.

Staying up to date with the things occurring around in the advanced world is easy, today we have all data, updates, organization and changes accessible which are readily available. Networking with people is crucial as a part of development in this field.

Tell Us About Your Educational Journey And Prior Industry Experience And Your Inspiration To Specialise As A Corporate Leader. What Has Been The Most Significant Milestone That You Have Achieved So Far?

I must say that my high school is a game-changer in terms of developing different skills like communication speaking out and exploring nature. I am grateful for two things that were instilled in me as a child, learning about things your way, and the enormous contribution my parents made to my self-esteem and confidence. I began my career at Dell over two decades ago and have worked in a variety of industries, including IT, ITeS, Semiconductor, BFSI, and, more recently, HR Advisor roles in the F&B and Infrastructure sectors.

It wasn't easy getting from Technical Support Engineer to a General Manager, though the transition was challenging yet it helped me a lot to grow. I am honoured to have been named in World HRM Congress's Top Hundred HR Professional Leaders in Asia seven years ago. I was also privileged to be bestowed with an Inspirational Global Women 2020 award in Chennai, which was presented by a collection of media partners including Radiocity, Hindu Group, and others. And a long way to go in creating more milestones.

"I strongly believe in transformational leadership as it emerges in every aspect of you, be it your principles, values, words, and actions are all in accord"

What Is Your Guiding Leadership Philosophy? As A Successful Business Leader What Advice You Would Like To Give To Young Women And Girls Who Are Aspiring To Be A Business Leader In This Domain?

I strongly believe in transformational leadership as it emerges in every aspect of You, be it your principles, values, words, and actions are all in accord.

I would like to advise all young ladies while playing your jobs of being a girl, spouse, mother, and girl in regulation, try not to lose yourself to coerce assuming this multitude of parts. Gender equity is a myth so, figure out how to adore yourself and fight for yourself and be self-roused

Pratima Jagadeesh, Director, Crecers Academy

Working for more than twenty-two years in the corporate sector, Pratima Jagadeesh with Crecers Academy is efficiently transforming youngsters into emotionally intelligent individuals

Educational Qualification: Engineering graduate as a part of UG from the stream of E&C, MBA in International Business with a Professional Doctorate in Management in Corporate Law and Corporate T&D. Advanced HRM from IIMA, Professional counsellor certified by Lay counsellors of India, Certified Life and Business Coach from Transformation Academy.