Human on the Inside with Rupa Chakravarty
Human on the Inside. We’re big believers in the power of human skills. But don’t just take our word for it - the evidence for excellence powered by human (‘soft’) skills is everywhere! In this engaging, ever-enlightening series, we speak with industry leaders, innovators and game-changers to learn a little about their personal career journeys, and how human-led strategies, philosophies and cultures are proving a force for good in their working worlds …
Maxme: Welcome, and thanks for stepping into the #SuccessIsHuman Spotlight!
You’re Director at Suncity schools.
In a few sentences, what does your role entail?
Rupa Chakravaty: To be a teacher, a mother-interchanging of roles as per the situation and merger of roles too.
M: Tell us a little about your personal education pathway/s - what led you to where you are now? How closely do your formal qualifications match your current career?
RC: I am convent educated hence a lot of focus on morals and scruples and ethics. It has helped me to be upright and righteous in my job as a teacher and ‘walk the talk’ which is the best way to teach SAANSKARS to the children.
M: If you could share one piece of career advice to your 21 year old self it would be ...
RC: Do it from the heart, let the head be your clarion call and your hand the manifester of your deeds.
M: Maximising the potential of individuals, communities and businesses through the power of human skills is the reason Maxme exists. Can you tell us a little about the role and / or value of human skills in your workplace right now?
RC: We go by the acronym ASK, at the workplace- Application (Right Attitude too), Skills, Knowledge.
M: Self Awareness sets the critical foundation for all Maxme learning experiences. What’s your strongest personal super power? And on the flip side, what’s one human / ‘soft’ skill you’ve had to really work on improving over the course of your career?
RC: The interpersonal and linguistic skills are my forte.
M: In your view, which human skills are most critical for Indian students to develop today?
RC: Being a good human being, critical thinking, creative thinking, sense of responsibility, tenacity of purpose compassion.
M: What changes or innovations would you like to bring into your school to strengthen human skills education?
RC: Help the students to find alternative activities to do at home, as we do in school to reduce social media addiction. It is ruining their innocence.
M: American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer John Dewey said, “education is not preparation for life, education is life itself.”
What’s next on your #learning agenda?
RC: Be more of an AI learner and use it regularly in my daily routine as an enabler.
Rupa Chakravarty
Director at Suncity schools
Rupa is an accomplished educationist with deep experience in curriculum design, school leadership and teacher development. Holding a Master’s in English Literature, she created the ASK to ASK U methodology, a curiosity led approach focused on Application, Skills and Knowledge. Her innovative school practices include cross curricular teaching, peer learning and a Multiple Intelligences learning centre recognised in Cambridge University’s Guide to Excellence.
A Master Trainer for CBSE, Rupa has trained principals and teachers across India and internationally, presenting at leading institutions including IIT, IIM and global forums in Japan, Australia, Sri Lanka, the US and the Middle East. With further training in IB coordination and adolescent development, she continues to advance progressive, learner centred education.
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