In conversation with Mr. Lobsang Phuntsok, Founder & Director, Jhamtse Ghatsal Children's Community at GSLC Inspire 3.0 Mr. Lobsang spoke about Compassion, which is a very important skill for 21st-century students to have. When we are compassionate, we are more likely to be understanding and supportive of others. This can lead to stronger friendships, better teamwork, and more positive interactions in general. He also mentioned that Healing is an extension of compassion. It is the ability to help others to heal from their pain and suffering. It can help people to move on from difficult experiences and to live happier and healthier lives. It can also help to build stronger communities and to make the world a more compassionate place.

"When it comes to Knowledge, Students from India are brilliant!" In our recent podcast with Mr. Gur Serai, Co-Chairman, of Satluj Group of Schools, we discussed the importance of soft skills in students, especially communication skills. Today, the world needs a qualified workforce with strong communication skills. Hence, schools must prepare students not just for colleges or universities, but also for the real workforce. This will help employers find suitable candidates with 21st-century skills. Mr. Serai also mentioned that we need to teach students the importance of listening. He said that today we love speaking, but we are bad listeners. He also emphasized the importance of humility, saying that students should not get too excited when they have done well.

In-Conversation with Ms. Pooja Madhok, Director of DALIMSS SUNBEAM Group of Schools at GSLC #Inspire 3.0, in association with EdCrawler Ms. Pooja Madhok is a promising academician, who has an avid interest in the holistic approach of education stressing the importance of the overall development of the child. She believes in upholding practicability and innovation in her working methodology. In my recent conversation with Ms. Pooja Madhok, she spoke about some specific examples of how 21st-century skills can be developed in students. One such example was project-based learning which helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. She also spoke about the NEP 2020 which has made some specific changes to the education system in order to promote the development of 21st-century skills. She strongly believes that schools and teachers must take the policy seriously and implement its recommendations.

In-Conversation with Aditya Patni, Co-Founder & Director, SP Nurture - Beyond Yesterday's School, at GSLC Inspire 3.0 During our recent interaction with Aditya, we agreed that 21st-century skills are essential for students to succeed in today's world. These skills are important because they allow students to be successful in school, work, and life. They help students to think critically, solve problems, work with others, and communicate effectively. They also help students to be creative, innovative, and adaptable to change. Key takeaways from the conversation: 1. Schools must incorporate project-based learning into the curriculum. Project-based learning allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems. 2. Schools must encourage students to think outside the box. Challenge students to come up with creative solutions to problems. 3. Provide opportunities for students to work together. Collaboration is an essential 21st-century skill. 4. Help students develop their communication skills. Students need to be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways, including speaking, writing, and listening. By developing 21st-century skills, students will be better prepared to succeed in the ever-changing world.

In a recent candid conversation with Mr. Sanjay Khati, Head of School, Mayoor School, Ajmer, we discussed the importance of creating a culture of innovation in schools. A culture of innovation in schools encourages students to take risks and try new things. They are also more like to be entrepreneurial and be able to think outside the box. During our conversation with Mr. Khati, he shared a few examples of how schools can create a culture of innovation by giving students the freedom to experiment with new ideas and work on projects that are outside their comfort zones. Mr. Khati's insights into the importance of innovation in education are timely and important. As the world becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, it is more important than ever for students to be able to think creatively and solve problems in new and innovative ways. By creating a culture of innovation in schools, we can help prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century.

In-conversation with Ms. Meenakshi Uberoi, HP Education Ambassador & Founder CEO De Pedagogics at Global School Leaders' Consortium, in association with Ed Crawler. Today, as the skills for new careers evolve, educational leaders and their citizens are calling for education systems to better prepare their students with future-ready skills so they will be able to get ready for jobs that still don't exist. During the conversation, Ms. Meenakshi emphasized that educational models and practices need to evolve and focus on other paradigms in which the main objective is not only the transfer of knowledge but the development of skills and competence. As an extension to this, she spoke about the HP with Intel Corporation #Reinvent The Classroom International (RTCi) framework that proposes digital transformation in schools around the world. It aims to assist schools by reinventing their education experiences, modernizing their teaching and learning process, and developing their technology blueprint. Education has a critical transformative role in the development of people and communities, and @HP believes that the right improvements in the education system will produce a significant increase in human capital capabilities.

In-Conversation with Dr. Sumer Bahadur Singh, President of Boarding Schools' Association' of India at GSLC Inspire 3.0. The discussion revolved around soft skills, and how they are becoming increasingly important in the 21st century. He emphasized how in today's workplace, employers are looking for employees who can think critically, solve problems, and work well with others. They are also looking for employees who are creative, innovative, and have a strong work ethic. Academic excellence is still important, but it is not the only thing that matters. There are many cases where students who were not at the top of their class have gone on to be successful in their careers. This is because they had the soft skills that employers were looking for. The survey that Mr. Bahadur mentioned is a great example of this. It shows that the students who were at the bottom of the class may not have had the best grades, but they had the soft skills that employers were looking for. This allowed them to get good jobs and be successful in their careers.

A Candid Conversation with Mr. Vedant Podar, Co-Founder & Director, Podar Eduspace. During the conversation, Vedant revealed the importance of skilling programmes, and how Podar Eduspace is inspiring the next generation with a skills-first approach. India is ripe for its skills-first revolution, and Podar Eduspace is leading through its mission to upskill India and help India achieve its objective of growing its economy by growing its people. Do not miss watching the full podcasts, as it is sure to give you a new perspective on the importance of skilling programmes.