From Classroom to Boardroom – What Industry Really Wants
Academic excellence alone is no longer enough. This session at ASHWAMEDHA 2.0 – The Global Leadership Conclave, RCM Bhubaneswar explores how students and young professionals can bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world performance—developing the skills, mindset, and agility that industry truly values.
Theme Overview
Employers today value skills beyond academic scores, prioritizing critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and adaptability. Job readiness now means applying knowledge to real-world challenges through experiential learning. This session explores how internships, live projects, case studies, and leadership experiences bridge classroom concepts with professional expectations. It emphasizes curiosity, resilience, and continuous learning as essential career traits. At ASHWAMEDHA 2.0, RCM Bhubaneswar convenes industry leaders and educators to clarify employer expectations and guide students in aligning their skills, mindset, and experiences with evolving workplace demands.
Why this session important?
It prepares students to become industry-ready professionals by aligning academic learning with real workplace expectations and skills.
Understanding Industry Expectations
Helps students recognize employer priorities such as problem-solving, accountability, adaptability, and professional behavior beyond grades.
Theory-to-Practice Integration
Bridges academic concepts with practical workplace application through projects, internships, and case-based experiences.
Core Employability Skills Development
Strengthens communication, teamwork, leadership, and collaboration skills essential for professional success.
Growth Mindset and Adaptability
Encourages continuous learning, resilience, and openness to change in dynamic career environments.
Meet the Panel Speakers
Key Topics We’ll Explore
This theme includes bridging academics and industry by building employability skills, practical exposure, adaptability, and a growth-oriented professional mindset.
Industry Expectations Decoded
Understand what employers expect from fresh graduates beyond academics, including accountability, initiative, and professionalism.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Develop structured thinking skills to analyze challenges and create practical, innovative solutions.
Communication and Teamwork Excellence
Strengthen clear communication and collaborative abilities for diverse, team-based work environments.
Adaptability and Growth Mindset
Cultivate resilience, flexibility, and continuous learning for evolving professional landscapes.
Academic-to-Workplace Application
Learn to translate classroom knowledge into measurable impact through projects and internships.
Career-Ready Professional Mindset
Build confidence, creativity, and industry alignment to succeed in real-world roles.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:
Management and undergraduate students
Fresh graduates and early-career professionals
Career counselors and academic mentors
HR professionals and talent acquisition leaders
Educators focused on employability and skills development
Why This Session at RCM
Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar is dedicated to shaping graduates who are not just knowledgeable—but truly industry-ready.
RCM Advantage – Four Pillars of Career Readiness
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Programs designed in collaboration with industry experts to match real workplace demands.Experiential Learning
Live projects, internships, simulations, and case-based pedagogy.Strong Corporate Connect
Regular industry interactions, guest lectures, and conclaves like ASHWAMEDHA.Holistic Development
Focus on communication, leadership, ethics, and personality development alongside academics.
