As part of the SJEC MBA Special Lecture Series, Dr Austin (D'Souza) Prabhu, Past District Governor, Lions Clubs International, Chicago delivered a lecture on leadership on 1st January, 2010 to the MBA Students of St Joseph Engineering College.
Dr Austin (D'Souza) Prabhu began his lecture with the initial punch line "Nothing is impossible". He cited examples of his personal life to stress upon the 5-S's (Sort, Separate, Shine, Standardise and Sustain) of Quality to inculcate discipline professionally and personally. He stated the focal need to form a team of individuals of similar interests to share ideas and knowledge and to forge a path amidst hurdles for the upliftment of the community. He advised the students to aim at the stars so that they at least will reach the rainbow.
Dr Joseph Gonsalvis, Principal - SJEC and Rev. Fr Valerian D'Souza, Director - SJEC addressed the gathering and conveyed the New Year greetings. Mr H R Alva, Proprietor of Maria Advertisers and Prof. Godfrey Pinto, Personnel Manager - SJEC were the other dignitaries present on the occasion. Dr Prakash Pinto, Dean - MBA introduced the honourable speaker Dr Austin (D'Souza) Prabhu and welcomed the gathering. Ms Lavina Sequeira, Senior Lecturer proposed the vote of thanks. After the special lecture Dr Austin interacted with the faculty members of Department of Business Administration.
