Dr. Lalit Narayan has been working as the Dean of Academics at Scope Global Skills University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Also, as part of his education, he has a BE in Mechanical Engineering, a PGDM in Environmental and Operations Management, a PG in Journalism and Mass Communication, a M.Tech in Thermal Engineering, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

He is a young enthusiast, motivator, trainer, and educator with sound experience of the industrial world and multidisciplinary exposure in academics. He has a total of 13 years of work experience in academics and corporate as an operations engineer. His expertise and research areas are higher education, vocational-skill education systems, public policy, thermal engineering, machines, material science, operation and research, and renewable energy.

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What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

The diverse, dynamic, and challenging world of education offers me immense opportunities to learn new things necessary for my personal growth and development. Also, serving society by educating young and ambitious youths and contributing to the future building of our nation is a fulfilling aspect that motivates me to stay connected here. Apart from this, staying connected with the youth, understanding their perspectives, and guiding them towards their future pathways is truly rewarding. Hence, I would say that all these factors have collectively inspired and driven my involvement in educational institutions throughout my professional career.

As the Dean of Academics at Scope Global Skills University, what is your philosophy of leadership?

My leadership philosophy revolves around aligning everyone's actions in sync with our organisation's overarching goals. In other words, I advocate for a leadership style that emphasises being planned, prepared, and consistently updated, ensuring we are organised and adaptable to change. Also, for an effective leader, flexibility is crucial in navigating diverse challenges and opportunities within the educational landscape.

Therefore, I follow the fundamental principles of a disciplined work environment and transparent decision-making processes to foster an atmosphere of trust and accountability within the institution. Another objective of my working style is to promote a harmonious, forward-thinking, and progressive culture that supports the collective growth and development of our institution.

How do you strategize the key programmes for the marketing and administration of your institute?

I strongly believe that formulating key programmes and plans for effective college administration and enhancing our reach among our potential students should revolve around a clear and comprehensive understanding of several pivotal elements. Hence, first and foremost, we comprehend the institution's offerings, identify our target audience, and understand how to effectively use available resources to reach them.

After this, we map out the timeline for implementation after recognising the territories for outreach and conducting a thorough analysis of the competition to develop well-informed, targeted, and strategic initiatives that ultimately enhance our visibility and efficacy in the competitive educational landscape.

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In your experience, what benefits can students gain from studying here at your institute?

Students who join us to pursue their dream courses will get numerous opportunities to engage themselves in industry-aligned work. Also, we have adopted a dynamic and corporate-driven curriculum designed to bridge the gaps between academia and industry requirements and provide students with much-needed practical exposure and skills relevant to various professional fields. In other words, our curriculum and educational practices allow students to gain hands-on experience and prepare them in advance to fulfil the demands and expectations of the professional world.

How does the curriculum of your college ensure the best practices of industry?

Our curriculum emphasises the latest industrial trends, practices, standards, technologies, and requirements by incorporating corporate-driven courses. We also use real-world scenarios and case studies while delivering lectures so that students can easily relate theoretical concepts to their practical applications. Our aim is to equip students with relevant skills and knowledge that will ensure their smooth transition into the professional world.

As a Dean of Academics, what are your key responsibilities towards the students?

Being the Dean of Academics at Scope Global Skills University, my prime responsibility is to equip students with the intended knowledge and industry-relevant skills that are necessary to improve their lives and the future. Apart from this, supporting and guiding students throughout their academic journey and providing them resources to achieve their career goals are key aspects of my responsibility. All in all, empowering our young and ambitious minds by providing them not only the theoretical understanding of subjects but also the practical competencies and enabling their success on both personal and professional fronts is part of my job.

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How do you establish healthy relations with the students and fellow faculty of your institution?

I have aligned my approaches and working strategy in accordance with our organisation's goals to ensure that I have good relations with everyone working for us or working with us. And I also strive to plan things in advance, be prepared for changes, and consistently update my knowledge so that activities can be organised effectively on campus. Apart from this, I am very flexible in addressing the varying needs of our stakeholders and have also maintained a disciplined work environment and transparent decision-making processes to ensure that we regularly collaborate with each other and trust remains intact. Overall, my strategies allow me to build robust relationships within the academic community and promote a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and shared goals.

How do you bring a practical and industry-oriented approach to subjects?

I use two unique initiatives, including NSQF alignment and industry immersive engagement, to enforce a practical and industry-oriented approach towards various subjects. First and foremost, the National Skills Qualification Framework helps us to ensure that our curriculum is structured enough to meet the standards and skill requirements of various industries.

Then comes industry immersive engagement, which refers to regular and active participation and collaboration with relevant industries. And through this, we provide amazing internship opportunities and real-world projects to students and also organise events such as industrial visits and guest lectures as and when required to expose them to the competitive landscape.

Which best practices are offered by your department to students to help them gain the necessary skills?

Our department regularly arranges a diverse range of hands-on training programmes for students to ensure that they can directly engage with experts and develop the skills they need to thrive in the corporate sector. Immersive activities are also employed from time to time to provide an interactive learning environment for young and ambitious youth. Then there are role-playing exercises that allow students to simulate real-world scenarios, honing their problem-solving abilities and practical skills. Last but not least, we have field and industrial projects that offer opportunities for students to apply their learning in real-world settings and gain valuable experience.