Ms. Megha Nagelia has been working as an Assistant Professor in Commerce and Management Department at Poddar Business School, Jaipur, Rajasthan. She has qualified UGC NET in Management and she has 1 year of corporate and 3+ years of teaching experience where she has worked as an Audit Associate, Content Writer Intern and as an Assistant Professor. And as part of her academics she has done B. Com (Hons) and PGDM in Finance Marketing. Apart from this, she has done Diploma in School Management and Administration and Learning Disabilities along with a Certification Course on Fundamentals of Business Analytics and currently she is pursuing M.Com. She has attended several Faculty Development Programs and has also presented research papers in various seminars and conferences. Her hobbies are Reading Books like Rhonda Bynre, Shiv Khera Art and Craft, Playing Badminton and Writing Anthologies.

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What are your roles and responsibilities towards the students?

"It is to educate students and help them in projects and research papers publishing"

As an Assistant Professor, my prime responsibility is to teach students and ensure they get the best industrial exposure and teaching not only includes delivering lectures, but it also incorporates developing syllabi and planning lessons. Also, I am responsible to guide them whenever required with respect to figure planning and career choices. Apart from this, helong students in their research projects and publishing research papers in journals, participating in departmental meetings or providing service to the community through outreach programs or other initiatives and engaging myself in professional development activities also come under the scope of my responsibilities.

How do you introduce a practical and industry-oriented approach towards subjects?

"By using case studies as examples while teaching students and assigning projects to them"

In order to enforce a practical and industry driven approach, I use case studies to illustrate how theoretical concepts are applied in real-world situations as this will help students to know about practical applications of the subject matter. Apart from this, industry professionals and guest speakers are invited to share their experiences and insights with the students so that they can understand how subject matter is applied in the workplace. Also, hands-on training sessions are arranged regularly and they are assigned real time projects also in reputed firms where they work as an Intern to gain practical experience. Lastly, courses are updated regularly in line with the latest industry trends to ensure that it reflects current practices and prepares students for the current job market and we use modern technologies, tools and software that are used in the industry to teach and demonstrate concepts to students. 

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

"By being a regular communicator and a support system for them"

For the purpose of establishing a good relationship with my students and fellow faculties, I regularly interact with them through an open and respectful communication channel, as I believe regular communication can help build trust and rapport with students and colleagues. Hence I have made myself easily approachable so students' doubts can be solved on time they get feedback too. Also, as I said earlier, I treat everyone with respect and consideration including colleagues, students, and support staff and to give our relationship a personal touch, whenever I communicate with them I ask them about their interests, goals and aspirations and try to understand their perspectives. Apart from this, I encourage collaboration and teamwork among students and colleagues and lead by example to set a positive tone for interactions with others. Lastly, to whom I interact with, I provide them constructive feedback to help them improve their overall performance and also attend events and participate in activities to show my support for them. 

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How do you guide your students to survive in such a competitive world?

"By motivating them to learn from their mistakes and work on their weaknesses"

I regularly encourage my students to have a growth mindset by telling them that intelligence and skills can be developed only through hard work and dedication. And I also motivate them to learn from their mistakes as failures are new opportunities to learn and improve yourself. Apart from this, I also ask them to achieve excellence in every work they do and also guide them to set realistic goals for themselves and whenever free required, feedback is given to them too. Also, I guide them on matters related to academics and career by encouraging them to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Lastly, they are motivated to improve their communication, leadership and teamwork like skills and we provide abundant opportunities and training programs to them for the same and also encourage them to develop a strong professional network. 

Being an Associate Professor of the college, What is your philosophy of leadership?

"Definition of Leadership depend on end goals and personality of a person"

I firmly believe that leadership styles of people can vary greatly depending on their personality, goals and the situation and below are some types of leadership I believe in.

  • Servant leadership: This philosophy emphasizes the leader's responsibility to serve their followers by providing support, guidance and resources to help them achieve their goals.
  • Transformational leadership: This philosophy emphasizes the leader's ability to inspire and motivate their followers to achieve a common vision or goal.
  • Authentic leadership: This philosophy emphasizes the leader's ability to be true to themselves, to build trust and rapport with their followers by being genuine, honest, and transparent.
  • Situational leadership: This philosophy emphasizes the need for leaders to adapt their style to the specific needs of the situation, by matching their leadership style to the demands of the situation. There is no one "right" leadership style or philosophy. The most effective leaders are those who can adapt their style to the specific needs of the situation, and who are able to inspire and motivate their followers to achieve their goals.

How do you strategize and update the curriculum to make it befitting for the students?

"Industry demands and students needs are thoroughly analyzed and evaluated while designing it"

Our Curriculum design strategy involves the development and implementation of such teaching techniques and programs that can meet the needs of students, provides a clear and effective structure for learning and supports their academic success. Hence, while we design the curriculum of our college, we clearly identify the objectives, gaps we need to bridge and competencies that students need to develop in order to achieve their goals. After that we determine the best methods for delivering instruction and resources that will be required to support learning. In addition to this, we have developed a strong system to assess students' academic progress, and use this data to refine and improve the curriculum over time. Also, curriculum is regularly revised and new programs are included accordingly in accordance with changing technologies or research findings. Last but not the least, we take feedback from stakeholders including industry experts, academicians and leaders to identify areas for improvement and ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of all learners. 

What are some of the unique qualities of your teaching style?

"I clearly communicate my objectives and end goals to students while teaching them"

I use few simple yet effective approaches to teach my students and the very first method is Clear Communication in which I clearly explain subject concepts to them using real life examples and case studies. And as we all know that the learning and understanding capacity of each student is different, so as per time and students demand, I adjust my teaching techniques to suit their requirements. Also, I am very passionate about teaching students, helping them to learn and succeed and I am always open to feedback coming from my students and colleagues. In addition to this, being a Teacher, it's my moral responsibility to empathize with students and understand their challenges and needs, hence I make sure my students have access to required study material and I also use a wide variety of engaging and interactive teaching methods. Additionally, seeking my own skills improvement and continuous upgradation in my knowledge is also my responsibility. So if I conclude all this in one line, a Teacher should have a student-centered approach to teaching and is committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that helps them reach their full potential.

Which extracurricular activities in your opinion should be organized in a college to enhance students skills?

"Guest lectures, competitions and service learning opportunities are offered by us to them"

I firmly believe that there are some activities and events which an educational institution should organize and opportunities they should provide to students to enhance their skills and expose them to real-world challenges. And the very first thing is that Schools and Universities should have a wide range of clubs and organizations that can provide relevant opportunities to students as per their interests, organize guest lectures and workshops and develop leadership skills by engaging them in community services. In addition to this, Institutions may organize competitions and challenges in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields to inculcate creative and problem-solving skills in them. Internships are also a good option for students to gain hands-on experience and learn from industry professionals. Additionally, service learning programs could be a better kickstart for students to apply their academic knowledge and skills in real-world situations by working on projects that benefit their communities. Last but not the least, study abroad programs can provide opportunities to students to learn about different cultures and languages, develop their global awareness and enhance their language skills and guest. 

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Any precious advice which you would like to give to the students for a prosperous career ahead?

"Follow your passion and keep a positive attitude towards Life"

I would like to give a couple of pieces of advice to my dear students for a prosperous and promising career ahead. And my very first suggestion to them is pursue your passion and follow your interests while choosing a career path as this will keep you motivated and engaged in your work. Next, develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges and learning from mistakes, as this will help you adapt to changing circumstances and excel in your respective field. Also, build a strong professional network, don't be afraid of taking calculated risks, try new things by coming out of your comfort zone as this approach can lead you to unexpected opportunities and personal growth. Apart from this, be a life-long learner and develop new skills on a regular basis as this can help you stay competitive and adapt to new technologies and trends on an earliest basis. Lastly, have a positive attitude towards Life and be perseverant when life throws unexpected setbacks on you, and don't forget that everyone of you is unique and the definition of success is different for everyone, so write your own success story.