_[Session #1+2] GDSC Program Overview & Effective Writing + Speaking Skills + Leadership .pptx

1. Road to GDSC Greater Noida Institute of Technology

2. What Road to GDSC is about?
Series of training sessions by
GDSC Leads for you to provide
necessary insights about the
GDSC Lead Application Process.
Opportunity to polish your
skill set and perform better if
you are looking to apply in
2024-25.

3. What to expect?
3. Networking opportunities
with like minded students
across the country.
1. Four Curated training
sessions starting from
today
2. Opportunities to
get first hand
guidance from the
experts

4. Session plan
GDSC Program
Overview & how to
submit a quality
application
Leadership (Team &
Event Management)
Technical Skills Interview
Preparation
Today! Today!
25th February at
4:30 PM
25th February at
4:30 PM

5. What not to expect?
Participation in Road to GDSC Program does not confirm
selection as a GDSC Lead. It’s just an opportunity for you to learn
and present yourself in the interview process.
Any certification for attending the sessions as a part of Road to
GDSC Program.

6. What we expect from you?
Attend all the training sessions
Submit the feedback form after every training session
Complete the assignment that’ll be given to you after every session
Apply for the position of GDSC Lead as the application window opens

7. Professional Developers Entrepreneurial Devs
Student Developers
Women Developers
Expert Devs/Influencers
University focussed
India Edu Program

8. What are
Google Developer Student Clubs?

9. A university based community groups for students interested
in Google developer technologies.
❏ Knowledge sharing in a peer-to-peer learning
environment
❏ Building solutions to solve local problems
Helping students bridge the gap between theory and practice!
Program Overview

10. Our
Vision
To Empower and Impact students
grow through technology
Bridging the gap between
theory and practice
Help you become more
Employable

11. Connect.
Learn.
Grow.

12. The world is going through transformation :
Positive and Negative
If you have a solution, then this is the chance for you!

13. Adopt a Problem
Solving Approach
Aspire to become
the Role Model
Strive to bring the
Change
Start your journey to become the
change-makers of tomorrow!

14. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
● Have a minimum of one year left until graduation
● Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university
● Commit to program for one year
● Passionate about creating impact in community
● Technical understanding of computer programming and/or software engineering
● Have experience with event planning or leading a team
● Have connection to the local developer community

15. Stages of GDSC Lead application process
Appear for the final
virtual interview
Submit your
application +
YouTube video
Appear for the
Diagnostic Test

16. Demystifying the
Application
submission!

17. The application form includes, questions to
Understand your
motivation to
apply
Know more about
your leadership
experiences
Hear more about
your favorite
technology and
experience
working with it
And last a video to
hear from you!

18. While answering the questions, make sure you
build a narrative to keep the reader engaged:
● Start with your motivation to apply for the position
● Then talk about your past experience (only relevant experience)
● Express your passion for technology and community
● Outline your vision as a Lead

19. Make sure you don’t overlook these areas:
● Do not leave any field empty
● Recheck before submitting for Grammatical mistakes
● Do not provide vague answers
● Do not ignore the community aspect
● Do not neglect your personal story

20. Let’s take a look at
a few examples!

24. Why is it important to submit a good video?
●As a Lead, you will host sessions and connect
with members of your community and it is
important to have good communication skills
●It is the first interaction we have with you -
keep it captivating
●It shows your efforts and passion as
you present

25. How to correctly record & submit the video?
● Clear your background & record in
landscape
● Make sure there is no background noise
● Look into the camera while you are
speaking
● And lastly, start with a smile!
● Prepare your script
● Keep the content short & crisp
● Revise the script beforehand for
confidence
Set up Requirements Some tips & tricks

26. The pint-sized moves
that’ll have a macro impact
in your application
evaluation !

27. ● Make sure all the social media links are working
● Double check all the subjective answers for grammatical and
spelling mistakes
● Make sure all the required fields are submitted
● Make sure you have provided the correct chapter name & city

28. And lastly!
The most
important thing..

29. Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V?
No
Ctrl+Create

30. ● Your authenticity matters
● You build credibility by presenting your unique
perspectives and insights
● Originality leads to higher engagement levels

31. Thank you for putting efforts in
applying to the GDSC program in
2023!

32. Welcome to the second session
Leadership Skills : Team & Event Management

33. What is leadership
according to you?

34. As a GDSC Lead,
you’ll play different
roles of a leader.
Form Build Grow

35. Responsibilities as a GDSC Lead
Get your GDSC chapter registered
at your campus by driving
necessary approvals
Form a core team who can support
in chapter activities

36. Responsibilities as a Lead
Nominate a Faculty Advisor to
support your events organizing
Create opportunities for students to
upskill themselves by actively
participating in hosted campaigns

37. Let’s look at
different instances
you’ll experience and
how to approach
them.

38. You’re trying to get approvals for
your Club and your administration
denies permission for the same.
It’s your last week to set up the
Club before you start the next
activity, how will you go about it?

39. Leadership is the ability
to influence without
being authoritative.

40. You’re trying to form a core
team for your Club.
One of your close friends
wants to join but there was
another colleague who
showcased more passion
and skill set during the
selection process.

41. A good leader
Builds Trust
Makes Fair
Decisions

42. The Club has a core team
and has necessary
approvals to get started.
How would they organise
their first event?

43. A good leader:
● involves the team right
from the planning stage
● has structure in mind
● has planned for back ups

44. You have an
extraordinary event
plan. You need
budget to host the
event.

45. Be curious and innovate.
A good event may not
necessarily need a lot of
budget to spend.

46. You are hosting in an
hour.
But
The guest speaker is sick
and informs you that they
may not be able to join.

47. A good leader plans
for backups instead of
panicking about the
situation.

48. Your core team member
failed to contribute what they
committed for.
Their contributions to the
event was crucial and had
dependencies.

49. A good leader
plans & empathises
with their team.

50. You hosted an event
and the event
feedback was not
positive from the
community members.

51. A good leader:
● accepts failures
● creates a plan to
improve for the
future.

52. Presenting yourselves
in the interview
process

53. How would you present
yourself in the application
process, incase you’re given
any scenario/experience
based questions?

54. Talk about your
experience leading a
team. It could be with
or beyond
communities
Share experiences that
are recent and
relevant.
Add structure to your answers by
adding pointers and chronology
to the sequence of events that
happened.

55. Here is the Roadmap on
how you will plan your
leadership as a Lead in
Google Cloud Developers
Clubs
https://bit.ly/3S1uXoZ

56. Instructions for submitting the
assignment -
1. Prepare a copy of Assignment worksheet.
2. Need to submit the response by filling out the
Google form.
3. The deadline to submit the response is 2nd March ,10
PM IST.

57. By filling up this form
you can submit your
responses.
https://bit.ly/3tm9nln

58. Shaping the Future Together
Your efforts contribute to the
growth of both individuals and
the community.
Being a GDSC Lead is a
dynamic and rewarding
experience.

59. What Sets Leaders Apart?
1. Visionary Thinking
2. Strong Communication
3. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
4. Adaptability
5. Accountability
6. Integrity

60. What Sets Leaders Apart?
Visionary Thinking
Strong Communication
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
Adaptability
Accountability
Integrity

61. Responsibilities as a Lead
Being fair and wise while
allocating tasks
Be accountable for your mistakes

62. Responsibilities as a Lead
Provide support & recognition to
anyone who supports you -
member, core team members,
Facilitators
Organising offline sessions for
community building & learning
together

63. Building a Community
1. Set up Open Communication Channels
2. Establish an Inclusive Atmosphere
3. Recognizing and Celebrating
Achievements
4. Regular Feedback and Listening Sessions

64. Few examples on what
you can do if you are
organising an event and
one of these situations
occur.

65. What if your speaker cancels at the last minute?
● Take a deep breath and remain calm
● Always have a back up speaker
● Communicate quickly
● Apologise and set expectations that you are working on a solution
● Turn the situation into an opportunity for engagement : ice breaking session, team
building activities, share experiences etc
● Consider leveraging technology for virtual sessions.
● Reschedule and communicate effectively
● Collect the feedback and evaluate the plan
Note : Remember, unexpected challenges are part of event management. By responding promptly,
communicating effectively, and offering alternatives, you can help maintain a positive experience

66. ● Do your research regarding capacity, date & time, logistics
● Look into college schedule for available classrooms, auditoriums, lecture halls, common
areas, or meeting rooms
● Take help of your Faculty Advisor
● Check if there are community centers, local halls, or public spaces in your town or city that
offer collaboration or affordable rates for student events.
● Approach local businesses such as cafes, restaurants, or bookstores that might have space
available for events
● Consider hosting your event in outdoor spaces like parks or recreational areas.
● Collaborate with Other Student Organizations
● Consider Hosting a Virtual Event
What if I am unable to find a venue for my offline event?

67. ● Prioritize Expenses by focussing on the key elements that contribute most to the
event's success.
● Explore Partnerships and Sponsorships by reaching out to local businesses,
community organizations, or potential sponsors
● Seek in-kind contributions or donations instead of monetary support.
● Recruit volunteers who are willing to contribute their time and skills
● Negotiate with vendors and service providers to secure discounts
● Get creative with do-it-yourself (DIY) decorations and materials
● Seek Guidance from Faculty Advisor/previous year Lead
What if I am running out of budget for my event?

68. ● Address the Issue Promptly
● Conduct private, one-on-one discussions with each team member involved
● Dig deeper to identify the underlying issues causing the conflict
● Help team members understand each other's viewpoints
● Clearly articulate roles, responsibilities, and expectations for each team
member.
● Realign the team by reminding them of the common goals and objectives they
are working towards
● If the conflict is related to specific processes, be willing to implement changes
● After the initial resolution, follow up with team members
How to resolve conflict between my team members?

69. Thank You!