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Varahi media.com online news,Hyderabad, September 12, 2025:The Centre for Organization Development (COD), in partnership with the Hyderabad Management Association (HMA), hosted the B.L. Maheshwari Memorial Lecture at the COD Campus. This event gathered prominent leaders, academics, and professionals to honor the legacy of Dr. B.L. Maheshwari, the visionary founder of COD.
Welcome Address by Dr. Srinivas Kandula
Dr. Srinivas Kandula, Director of COD, opened the event with a heartfelt tribute to Dr. B.L. Maheshwari, highlighting his enduring contributions to management and organizational development. He emphasized COD’s commitment to nurturing leadership and innovation, continuing the founder’s vision.
Keynote Address by HMA President
Mr. Alwala Devender Reddy, President of HMA, spoke on the theme “From Command to Coaching: The New Era of Corporate Leadership”. He underscored the shift in leadership from traditional command-and-control models to collaborative, empathetic, and inclusive approaches. With Millennials and Gen Z entering the workforce, leaders must adopt a coaching mindset to empower young professionals to thrive and contribute meaningfully.
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Mr. Reddy also highlighted HMA’s efforts in bridging the gap between industry and academia through key initiatives:
- Industry Readiness Program (IRP): Prepares students for a smooth transition from academic to corporate environments.
- Community Readiness Program: Complements professional skilling by fostering holistic youth development.
- Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP): Encourages a shift from job-seeking to job-creating mindsets, inspiring students to become nation-builders and change-makers.
Memorial Lecture by Ms. Sita Pallacholla
Introduced by Dr. Sunita Maheshwari, Chairperson of COD, the B.L. Maheshwari Memorial Lecture was delivered by Ms. Sita Pallacholla, CEO of WE Hub. Speaking on “Capital Beyond Cash: Networks and Narratives”, Ms. Pallacholla emphasized the importance of intangible assets like networks, trust, and shared stories in driving innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. She shared inspiring examples of women entrepreneurs from Telangana, showcasing their impact on the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
COD-HMA Collaboration
Since 2013, the partnership between COD and HMA has strengthened leadership development, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration. This synergy continues to foster transformative initiatives that align with Dr. Maheshwari’s vision of building a progressive management ecosystem.
Closing Remarks
The event was attended by HMA Past Presidents, including Mr. Shyam Mohan Ananthula, Wg Cdr. A. Bharath Bhushan, Mr. Nagesh Vishwanatham, Mr. Ramesh Vemuganti, and Mr. Sravan Madap. Mr. Vaasudevan G, Secretary of HMA, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to all attendees and dignitaries for their support.
The B.L. Maheshwari Memorial Lecture served as a powerful platform for meaningful dialogue on contemporary leadership, reinforcing the need for adaptive, coaching-oriented leadership in today’s dynamic workforce.
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