In this Seminar, 30 Priest and Religious participated from different parts of India. We started our seminar on 03 rd February and ended on 08 th February. Before starting the session, we had inaugural ceremony starting with lighting of the lamp. Fr. John Baptist, the Director of NBCLC introduced the course and program co-coordinator Fr. Nysson introduced the resource persons and welcomed all. All the participants were glad to attend the session.

Day 1: Foundations of Effective Leadership was handled by Dr. Fr. Jose CC, Vice Chancellor, CU. He spoke on the key leadership styles and their applications, personal strengths and areas for development and expounded on leadership vision and goals. Dr. Krishna MC, SBM and Dr Justin Joy, SBM enumerated on the topic Leadership Communication and Influence. They brought to limelight the neausance to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and to develop persuasive communication strategies.

Day 2: Dr. Sonia Mathew, SBM and Dr. Ajay Jose, SBM hightlighted on the topic Strategic Planning for Pastoral Leadership and also on creative thinking. They spoke about the strategic plans that align with organizational mission and goals in pastoral contexts.

Dr. Shrikumar M, SBM spoke on the title Adaptive Leadership. He focused on enhancing leaders' adaptability to navigate changing environments, resolve conflicts, and inspire collaboration.

Day 3: Dr. Mareena Mathew, SBM dealt with the topic Financial Management and Resource Allocation. She explained about the essential financial skills to manage resources effectively, to develop budgeting and resource allocation plans. Dr. Rekha Hitha Aranha, SBM illustrated on the topic Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership Development. She elaborated on the strength of leadership by coaching and mentoring others. Thus, in detail displayed the coaching skills for performance improvement and mentoring programs within the organization.

Day 4: Dr. Georgy Kurien, CHRO, CU explained on the topic Building High-Performing Teams. He revealed the characteristics of high-performing teams and helped to develop team-building strategies inorder to foster a culture of accountability and trust. Dr. Sathiyaseelan B, SBM and Dr Delma Thaliyan, SBM articulated on the title Emotional Intelligence in Leadership. They spoke on the self-awareness and emotional regulation to improve leadership effectiveness.

Day 5: Dr. Dilip Chandra S, SBM expounded on the topic Innovative Problem Solving through Design Thinking. He introduced Design Thinking as a structured approach to innovative problem-solving. Helped to apply Design Thinking to real-world challenges. Fr. Thomas TV, Director, SBM hightlighted on Organizational Development and Change Management. He explained the organizational dynamics, manage change, and build resilience. Inorder to be effective leaders he dealt on the way to conduct organizational assessments and design and implement a change management plan inorder to improve organizational agility and responsiveness.

Day 6: Dr. Anil Joseph Pinto, Registrar, CU spoke on the topic Leadership Legacy and Sustainability. He defined leadership legacy and its importance. Highlighted on the sustainability strategies for organizational longevity.

In conclusion, the seminar was highly beneficial for the participants. It enhanced their leadership skills, provided contextualized learning, offered expert instruction, had comprehensive coverage, a focus on practical application, and emphasized personal and professional growth.