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Q: What was your one big takeaway from Goafest that happened last week?
A: Adaptability is being considered as the most crucial skill for success, be it personal or professional life. Robin Hogarth used a term called “wicked environment”—where uncertainty and complexity dominate due to various tectonic shifts. Hogarth, a renowned psychologist and decision-making expert, highlighted the importance of flexibility and learning in today’s unpredictable settings. How does one navigate the scenario where the operating rules are getting altered constantly?
I wanted to set the context of the theme of Goafest. Given the above background, I don’t see any further explanation for the selection of the theme of the prestigious festival held last week.
The above is the first and most important takeaway from the conference. Secondly, well-calibrated sessions were another positive from the festival. There were parallel dedicated sessions for special interests. Thirdly, the spirits were high as was evident from award functions and networking engagements during coffee and lunch breaks.
Since you asked me to give one key takeaway from Abby-Goafest, I would say that the overall sentiment of the audience was positive and the camaraderie was palpable.