I only learned from Lakshmi, our Marcom Manager, that event management is taught as a science. Speaking to her revealed its vast scope — project planning, vendor negotiations, wooing sponsors, brainstorming ideas, managing egos, budgets, risks, and high-stakes decisions. It demands mastery of nearly every intelligence Howard Gardner defined. Yet, we never truly tapped into Lakshmi’s expertise. But let me go back in time and imagine ..... If she had been tasked with managing a Global Leadership Conclave, I imagine it would unfold like this: She walks into an empty hall — bare walls, mismatched chairs, dusty stage — and already see standing ovations, spontaneous laughter, and applause echoing. The guest list includes Industry heavyweights. The budget is tight as ever. Lakshmi maps the venue until she can navigate it blindfolded. She has perfected every detail — from lighting angles to the exact moment fresh jasmine greet guests. Then, she assembles her “orchestra”: caterers, tech crews, florists, and logistics teams, each cued to play their part. On the day, it’s magic. Keynotes glide on stage, sessions run on time, food is hot, coffee never runs out, and every delegate leaves feeling seen. The CEO shakes her hand: “I don’t know how you did it, but I didn’t worry about a thing.” 💡 For Leaders — especially CSR Heads: Your biggest impact initiatives depend on flawless events. Do you recognise the Lakshmis in your team — and give them the stage — before you desperately need them? In my view the CSR and HR heads would value these skills for their various events and projects - Author (for creating business stories), Photo/ videos graphers (to make the business stories alive) and Event managers.
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