Day 3 - NDF Meet: Sessions on Life Skills and EDP (Entrepreneurship Development Programme)

📅 March 19, 2018 • 📍 India

Day 3 of the NDF Meet on March 19, 2018, featured sessions on Life Skills and the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP). The session began with Mr. Chaitanya Kalyanpur, an expert in NGO entrepreneurship, who discussed how to establish a small business. After a round of introductions, Mr. Kalyanpur led a workshop with the assistance of Ms. Rose, highlighting the uniqueness of individual character. This was followed by a discussion on SKT (Skills, Knowledge, and Talents) development, with participants presenting their own SKT profiles. Mr. Kalyanpur vividly explained the qualities of a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of a Positive Attitude through inspiring stories. He also demonstrated effective communication skills by displaying three types of vocal tones, again assisted by Ms. Rose. Following the break, the topic of Entrepreneurship was thoroughly presented via PowerPoint, covering its meaning, practical examples, and related points. Time management and prioritizing work were heavily stressed. Participants learned to categorize tasks by urgency and importance (Important/Urgent, Important/Not Urgent, Not Important/Urgent, Not Important/Not Urgent). The session concluded with a group workshop focused on preparing the Start-up, Fixed, and Variable costs for a hypothetical new business venture.