Industry Guest Lecture on Design Thinking

Sona School of Business & Management is delighted to share that an insightful Industry Guest Lecture on "Design Thinking" was conducted on 22 November 2025 for our I MBA students (2025–2027) by Aravind Warrier.

The engaging session explored the essence of Design Thinking as a human-centered approach to problem-solving and innovation. The resource person sparked curiosity and creativity among the future leaders by illustrating how empathy, experimentation, and iterative thinking can transform challenges into opportunities.

The session truly ignited young minds, encouraging students to:

• Thinking beyond conventional solutions.
• Understanding user needs deeply.
• Adopting an innovation mindset for future business leadership.

The interactive activities and real-world examples helped students experience the power of Design Thinking in action, enriching their learning journey and preparing them for industry expectations.

A heartfelt appreciation to our esteemed speaker Aravind Warrier, HR Leader | Lead - People & Culture at VOLVO India, our Vice-Chairman Mr. Thyagu Valliappa, our Dean Dr. Venu Gopal, our Principal Dr. Senthilkumar S R, R Kumar, Anjani P.K., and coordinator VIGNESHWAR UMAPATHI for inspiring our budding managers and organizing this enriching learning experience.

At Sona School of Business & Management, we remain committed to providing experiential learning opportunities that shape industry-ready professionals.