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Seminar by Prof Christine Parkin on Introduction to Leadership Finding and Reflecting on Your Style for BBA Students
- Title: Seminar by Prof Christine Parkin on “Introduction to Leadership: Finding and Reflecting on Your Style” for BBA Students
- Dates and Duration: 27th Aug, 2025, 02:00 – 03:00 PM
- Department: JBS
- Programme Coordinators: Dr Gaurav Dawar
- Speaker’s name and brief profile:
Professor Christine Parkin Hughes, University of Exeter
Profile: Professor Christine Parkin Hughes joined the University of Exeter Business School in 2017 and is the Director of Education and Student Experience for the Department of Management, Education Director for the Exeter Centre for Leadership (ExCL), and Associate Professor of Organisational Studies. Chris holds the Business School and University Guild Teaching Award for Outstanding Research Support (2022), was nominated for the Guild Teaching Awards Contribution to Education (2019), and two SSTAR Inspirational Teaching Awards.
- Day wise description of the event
A seminar on “Introduction to Leadership: Finding and Reflecting on Your Style” was conducted by Professor Christine Parkin Hughes from the University of Exeter for BBA students. The session aimed to help students understand the concept of leadership, explore different leadership styles, and reflect on their own potential as future leaders. Professor Hughes began the session by defining leadership as the process of influencing and guiding individuals or groups toward achieving common goals. She emphasized that leadership is not confined to authority or position but is rooted in vision, communication, and the ability to inspire others. The seminar explored different types of leaders, including autocratic, democratic, transformational, transactional, and servant leaders. Professor Hughes discussed how each style has its advantages and limitations, and that effective leaders often adapt their approach based on the situation and team dynamics. She also introduced students to various leadership theories such as the Trait Theory, Behavioural Theory, Contingency Theory, and Transformational Leadership Theory. These theories provided a framework for understanding how leaders develop, behave, and succeed in different contexts. An important part of the session focused on key qualities of a good leader, including integrity, empathy, accountability, decisiveness, and emotional intelligence. Professor Hughes encouraged students to engage in self-reflection to identify their personal strengths and areas for improvement as emerging leaders. The seminar concluded with an interactive discussion where students shared their perspectives on leadership experiences in academic and personal settings. Overall, the session was highly informative and inspiring, offering valuable insights into leadership development and encouraging students to cultivate their unique leadership styles for future professional success.
- Objective of the Programme: The objective of the seminar on “Introduction to Leadership: Finding and Reflecting on Your Style” was to help BBA students gain a clear understanding of leadership concepts, theories, and styles while encouraging them to reflect on their own leadership potential. The program aimed to introduce students to different leadership approaches, highlight the essential qualities of effective leaders such as integrity, empathy, and communication, and promote self-awareness regarding their individual strengths and development areas. By connecting theoretical insights with practical examples, the session sought to prepare students to apply leadership principles in real-world scenarios.
- Number of attendees: 116
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