{"id":134213,"date":"2024-09-14T01:19:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T01:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/14\/cognizant-co-founder-n-lakshmi-narayanan-highlights-significance-of-technological-and-data-literacy-in-modern-business-world\/"},"modified":"2024-09-14T01:19:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T01:19:21","slug":"cognizant-co-founder-n-lakshmi-narayanan-highlights-significance-of-technological-and-data-literacy-in-modern-business-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/14\/cognizant-co-founder-n-lakshmi-narayanan-highlights-significance-of-technological-and-data-literacy-in-modern-business-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Cognizant co-founder N Lakshmi Narayanan highlights significance of technological and data literacy in modern business world"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/img.etimg.com\/photo\/msid-113331678,imgsize-215084.cms?fit=2560,1706&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cognizant co-founder N Lakshmi Narayanan highlights significance of technological and data literacy in modern business world\" title=\"Cognizant co-founder N Lakshmi Narayanan highlights significance of technological and data literacy in modern business world\" \/><\/div>\n<div data-brcount=\"13\">N. Lakshmi Narayanan, Co-Founder of <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/cognizant\" rel=\"noopener\">Cognizant<\/a> and Director at <a rel=\"dofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/cmi-ltd\/stocks\/companyid-10789.cms\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" target=\"_blank\">CMI<\/a>, ICT Academy Narayanan stressed the importance of technological and <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/topic\/data-literacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data literacy<\/a> in today\u2019s business landscape.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/article_liveblog.cms?msid=105115637&pos=toppotime:1--><a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/topic\/iim-shillong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IIM Shillong<\/a> recently organized the Thought Leaders Conclave on the theme &#8220;Experiences in Building World-Class Indian Organizations and Lessons for Entrepreneurship.&#8221; The event featured prominent speakers Mr. N. Lakshmi Narayanan, Co-Founder of Cognizant and Director at CMI, ICT Academy, and Shriram Capital Pvt. Ltd, <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/topic\/k-venugopal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K. Venugopal<\/a>, Director of Kasturi &amp; Sons Limited, and <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/topic\/gopal-srinivasan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gopal Srinivasan<\/a> Chairman &amp; MD of TVS Capital Funds Pvt. Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion emphasized the growing need for <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/topic\/entrepreneurial-thinking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">entrepreneurial thinking<\/a> in India, underscoring the role Indian organizations can play in solving complex global challenges. Companies such as ONDC, UPI, <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/tech\/nykaa\" rel=\"noopener\">Nykaa<\/a>, and <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/zomato-ltd\/stocks\/companyid-57948.cms\" rel=\"noopener\">Zomato<\/a> were highlighted as examples of how <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/topic\/innovation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">innovation<\/a> has enabled Indian businesses to outperform global giants.<\/p>\n<p>Narayanan stressed the importance of technological and data literacy in today\u2019s business landscape. In a recent discussion, Narayanan emphasized the rising need for humans to collaborate with machines in this tech-driven world. As automation reshapes industries, he highlighted the importance of three core skills: <a ref=\"dofollow\" data-ga-onclick=\"Inarticle articleshow link click#News#href\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/topic\/technological-literacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technological literacy<\/a>, data literacy, and human-centric abilities like communication and creativity. He emphasized that continuous learning, especially in areas like AI and short-term courses, is crucial for staying relevant. According to him, success in this evolving landscape is not merely tied to advanced degrees but to mastering technology, data, and social skills.<\/p>\n<p>Gopal Srinivasan discussed India\u2019s potential to become a $35 trillion economy by 2047, with technology forming the foundation of future business growth. He urged aspiring entrepreneurs to gain real-world experience before launching ventures, emphasizing that attracting, retaining, and motivating talent are key to building successful businesses. He also noted that innovation is no longer optional but essential, driven by collaboration between startups, corporations, and the government to reimagine traditional industries and propel India\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/include_growfast.cms?pagename=article&skipcss=1potime:2--><br \/>K. Venugopal focused on the distinction between managers and entrepreneurs, stating that while managers sustain and improve, entrepreneurs create new opportunities that drive growth and transform industries. Addressing IIM Shillong\u2019s talented student body, he encouraged them to focus on becoming job creators rather than job seekers. Citing former President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, he reminded the audience that entrepreneurs are the true engines of national progress.The conclave also reflected on the broader mission of IIMs to shift from producing managers to cultivating entrepreneurs. With the evolving economic landscape, IIMs are poised to play a pivotal role in fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship. By integrating entrepreneurial curriculum, offering mentorship and funding support, and encouraging risk-taking, IIMs can produce the next generation of business leaders who not only manage existing systems but also create new ventures and drive India&#8217;s economy forward.<br \/><!--\/article_liveblog.cms?msid=105115637&pos=botpotime:1--><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/india\/cognizant-co-founder-n-lakshmi-narayanan-highlights-significance-of-technological-and-data-literacy-in-modern-business-world\/articleshow\/113331678.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>N. Lakshmi Narayanan, Co-Founder of Cognizant and Director at CMI, ICT Academy Narayanan stressed the importance of technological and data literacy in today\u2019s business landscape. 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