Prof. Kevin Johnston, visiting professor at Hochschule Pforzheim and Emeritus professor at the University of Cape Town delivered a comprehensive series of lectures on Information Technology, covering a broad spectrum of topics on Information systems and management strategies. Candidates got the opportunity to engage and contribute to the sessions through a few unique and interesting methodologies and presentations. The course encapsulated current and relevant information on subjects ranging from Data science, Robotics, IoT to Democratization of Information systems. In addition, sessions also focused on Innovation Management, Design Thinking and Agile Project Management and enlightened the students on the future trends in Information Systems. Case study analysis was an integral component of the academic activity and during the sessions each student was given the opportunity to address the case questions from their perspective.
As a seasoned professional in multiple industries and as an experienced academic, the professor motivated the students to pursue an ‘out of the box’ thinking methodology through his lectures. The course also covered an overview on the challenges in designing, implementing, and managing company-wide information systems infrastructure in global environments. This is much relevant to the ongoing scenario of Digitalization for businesses in Germany and reinforces the need to transform existing business models based on modern information systems as a response to the constantly evolving challenges in business. Most importantly the course nurtured skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and questioning in the candidates that are quintessential while working on unstructured and complex problems in business, strategy, and information technologies. Students applied basic business skills such as communication, co-operation, ownership, teamwork, and Leadership effectively in all the activities and presentations. The sessions were quite exciting and informative to the participants and the course delivery was an intense and enriching experience to the candidates.
Note: all participants complied with current Covid-19 regulations.

Text and photos/screenshot: Jomy Jose Thekkiniyath