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Plethora of Programs
Explore a variety of themes

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Multi- Functional areas

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Government of India (UAM No. TN02D0187301) and was founded by B. Balaji, Ph.D. 

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Special Minds continues to design and execute programs in the mentioned areas. It shapes the
holistic advancement in the personal and professional spheres. It endeavours to provide
insightful and beneficial outcomes. It encourages human resources to think creatively and act
diligently. It pursues the motto of “Efforts Never Fail”. It also mentors in the areas of research and
publishing.
CLIENTELE

Indo-German Chamber of Commerce

SRM Arts and Science College

Transport Corporation of India

Tagore Engineering College

AMC Engineering College

Union Bank of India Staff College

KPR Business School

Karunya School of Management

Measi Institute of Management

Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology

Franchise India

Indian Society for Training & Development

Delphi-TVS

Magestic Technology Solutions (P) Ltd

ITM B-School

Mount Carmel College Autonomous

Accenture India

Disciples India Education Resources (P) Ltd

Founder
B. BALAJI,Ph.D.

Snapshot of Founder

B. BALAJI, is a visionary resource person and acclaimed Global Trainer. His expertise spans
both corporate and academia and has been acclaimed for his scholastic achievements. He
graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering with Masters in Business
Administration as well as Corporate Secretaryship. His doctoral research pertained to Service
Quality Gaps. He was awarded the Gold Medal in the M.B.A. Program as well as All India First
Rank and 2 Gold Medals in the PG Diploma in Training and Development by ISTD, New Delhi. He
is also certified by UGC via the NET exam.

“He is the recipient of several International and National Honours including the Gold Award by
the Duke of Edinburgh (United Kingdom), IEEE (USA), Rotary International and Best Faculty
Advisor Award from S.I.F.E. International (USA). He has also received several awards and
commendation at the school and College levels in performing arts, literary events, and social
service”

He served the Corporate in senior management positions in Telecom and Apparel sectors. He
has held academic positions of Director and Dean for more than a decade. He is the author of 15
books in various management disciplines and has published 70 ISSN papers including several
Scopus-indexed papers. 14 research scholars have been awarded Ph.D. in Management /
Commerce under his guidance.

He is an active trainer in Corporate and Academia and is the founder of SPECIAL MINDS. He is
known for his creative approach in training with competitive exercises. He believes that efforts
never fail and his continuing goal is to transform lives for the better, academically or otherwise.
His clientele includes Academia as well as Corporate including Banks (eg. Union Bank of India),
IT Companies (eg. Accenture) and Production Giants (eg. Delphi-TVS). His repertoire spans
Human Resources Management & Development, Marketing, Training & Development, Research,
Soft Skills, and Services.
Visit

www.specialminds.in
linkedin.com/in/profbbalaji

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Hand Phone / WhatsApp:

+ 91 95000 46890

Contact

drbbalaji@specialminds.in
splminds@gmail.com

Special Minds’ 2 weeks’ International FDP

Erudite Leadership: Transforming Higher Education Institutions
 Oct 09, 2021 – Oct 22, 2021 (14 days)
6.30 PM – 7.40 PM India Time
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Conducted Events

ONLINE EVENTS (WEBINARS & WORKSHOPS)

SM-WEB20-03262021 Mar 26-28, 2021 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm International Training Program
Statistical Analysis Using SPSS

SM-WEB21-05142021 May 14-16, 2021 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm International Training Program

AMOS: SEM and CFA

SM-WEB16-08272020 Aug 27-29, 2020 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Multivariate Analysis using AMOS:
CFA and SEM International Virtual Workshop (in collaboration with ISPAT Autonomous College,
Rourkela)

SM-WEB17-12212020 Dec 21, 2020 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm On the Road to Transformation (in
collaboration with St. Anne’s Degree College for Women, Bengaluru)

SM-WEB18-12232020 Dec 23, 2020 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm On the Road to Transformation (in
collaboration with SRM Arts and Science College, Chennai)

SM-WEB19-02222021 Feb 22-28, 2021

6.30 pm to 7.30 pm Artificial Intelligence: Recent Advances and Future Prospects International
Knowledge Development Program

SM-WEB13-07112020 July 11, 2020

11.00 am to 12.30 pm Time: Ubiquitous and Untapped (in collaboration with Vivekanandha
Institute of Information and Management Studies, Tiruchengode)

SM-WEB14-07222020 July 22-24, 2020

10.00 am to 5.00 pm International Multidisciplinary Virtual Conference “Research and
Development in Dynamic Times” (in collaboration with SSN Research Foundation, Chennai)

SM-WEB15-08082020 August 08-09, 2020

6.00 pm to 8.00 pm Systematic and Strategic Approach to Research: Master Class Training
Program (in collaboration with Africa Business School, Morocco)

SM-WEB10-06202020 June 20, 2020 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm Master Class: Branding of Higher
Education Institutions

SM-WEB11-06272020 June 27-28, 2020 6 pm to 9.00 pm Statistical Data Analysis and

Interpretation using SPSS: International Virtual Workshop

SM-WEB12-07082020 July 08, 2020

5.30 pm to 7.30 pm Honing Skills and Strengthening Research Publication Aptitude: Master
Class Training Program (in collaboration with Africa Business School, Morocco)
SM-WEB7-05242020
May 24 & 31, 2020 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm
Vivacity and Vitality of Services (Level 1)

SM-WEB8-05302020
May 30, 2020 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm
Essence of Managing TIME: Holistic Development of LIFE

SM-WEB9-06132020 June 13, 2020 10.30 am to 5.30 pm Managing Services for Survival in
Turbulent Times: Master Class Workshop (in collaboration with Digital Disciples)

SM-WEB4-05102020
May 10, 2020 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Holistic Time Management and Discovering Self

SM-WEB5-05102020
May 10, 2020 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Holistic Time Management and Discovering Self

SM-WEB6-05152020
May 15, 2020 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Optimise Your Time for Productivity and Efficiency [in collaboration with SRM Arts and Science
College]

SM-WEB1-05032020
May 3, 2020 11.00 am – 12.30 am
Comprehending Teams: Insights for Advancement [in association with Academy of Management
Professional]

SM-WEB2-05032020
May 3, 2020 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Organic Growth: Nuances of Teams [in association with Magestic Technology Solution (P) Ltd.]

SM-WEB3-05032020
May 4, 2020 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm
Organic Growth: Nuances of Teams [in association with Magestic Technology Solution (P) Ltd.]

OFFLINE WORKSHOPS
SM-WKS-10232019
October 23, 2019 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Enigma and Essence of Services [in association with Magestic Technology Solution (P) Ltd.]
SRM Arts & Science, College
Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu Dist., Tamilnadu

SM-WKS-08292019
August 29, 2019 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Enigma and Essence of Services [in association with Magestic Technology Solution (P) Ltd.]
Tagore Engineering College
Vandalur, Chennai, Tamilnadu

SM-WKS-03172018
March 17, 2018 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Dream Team Conclave
Accenture India, Chennai
Green Coconut Resort, Muttukadu, Tamilnadu

SM-WKS-07202017
July 20, 2017 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Enigma and Essence of Services
Karunya School of Management, Karunya University
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

SM-WKS-08312017
August 31, 2017 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Services Marketing and Management
MEASI Institute of Management
Chennai, Tamilnadu

SM-WKS-01282015
January 28, 2015 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Marketing Strategy in a Millennial Era
Sona College of Technology
Salem, Tamilnadu

OFFLINE SEMINARS / GUEST LECTURES

SM-SGL-03302016
March 30, 2016 9.00 am – 12.00 noon
Entrepreneurship 2.0 – Changing Models in New Economic Era
Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

SM-SGL-09182018
September 18, 2018 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Internship Project
ITM-B School
Siruseri, Chennai, Tamilnadu

SM-SGL-09222014
September 22, 2014 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Logistics and Supply Chain Management [in association with CII]
Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology
Chennai, Tamilnadu

SM-SGL-12062014
December 6-7, 2014 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Sustainable Education
Start Up Summit 2014 Franchise and Retail Show
Hotel Hilton, Chennai, Tamilnadu

SM-SGL-08102014
August 10, 2014 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Services Marketing
KPR School of Business
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
SM-SGL-06122013
June 12, 2013 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Challenges and Opportunities in Marketing of Services
KPR School of Business
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

SM-SGL-04282013
April 28, 2013 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Marketing Enclave
KPR School of Business
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

SM-SGL-200910
2009-2010 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Interpersonal Dynamics
Bank Marketing
Personality Development
Union Bank of India Staff College
Bengaluru, Karnataka

FEEDBACK

Dr. S. Venkataraman

Former Senior Vice-President, Delphi-TVS

Former National President, ISTD
Behavioural Catalyst and CEO Coach

Prof B Balaji, adept in using Technology, is quite well at ease in delivering on-line and off-line.
Learning and Training modules for the benefit of Corporate executives, Academia and Students.
His recent Webinars were well attended and beneficial to the participants. Through his felicity of
expression and elegance of presentations and his passionate involvement, he provides updated
skills on the various subject matters. Wish him all success.

Dr. Alka N.C. Pinto

General Manager, Diageo India

I recently attended Dr. Balaji’s workshop on Vivacity and Vitality of Services. Dr. Balaji
undoubtedly has an unparalleled understanding of the topic. He covered both basics and
advanced concepts in great detail and explained a number of eye-opening insights that were
invaluable to attendees. I am sure that every single attendee came away enriched. I look forward
to attending many more of Dr. Balaji’s learning sessions in future.

Dr. Karthikeyan S

General Manager, Accenture

The Dream Team Conclave workshop went well and the group left with a positive view of team
building

Dr. M. Zaheer Ahmed

Assistant Professor of Commerce, Arignar Anna Government Arts and Science College,
Karaikal, U.T. of Puducherry

I got an opportunity to participate in the workshop entitled ‘Vivacity and Vitality of Services’
conducted by Special Minds. The workshop was informative. The Chief Resource Facilitator, Dr
B Balaji, PhD explained clearly about the basic concepts and other related information about the
role of service sector in India. He shared his knowledge by giving real-time examples of Service
sector. He was able to convey even complicated concepts by way of listing out day to
day activities which we are involved in. I feel that he has conducted a detailed research analysis
about the service sector and he is able Professional Consultant. His services may be used by the
State and Central Government for the development of Indian Service Sector.

Dr. Sanjay Manocha

Assistant Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Institute of Management and Research

(BVIMR), New Delhi

A Workshop on “Vivacity and Vitality of Services” was organized by Dr. B. Balaji, founder
of SPECIAL MINDS. Dr. B. Balaji was the resource person for the workshop and focused on
services in order to make participants understand the importance of service design and to guide
them how to look into minor details of services. The participants were given several online
assignments for their active participation and to enable their learning of various concepts
discussed in the workshop. It was a wonderful learning workshop. The resource person Dr. B.
Balaji was very systematic in organising and conducting this workshop. I wish to give one
suggestion of incorporation of case studies also as one of the means of assignment I would like
to participate in the future events to be conducted by Special Minds.

Dr P. Priyadarsini

Prof & Head,

Management Studies
Tagore Engineering College

Dr B. Balaji conducted a workshop on “Services Marketing” at our Tagore Engineering College.

Nearly 80 students participated in the workshop. In spite of being single resource person he
captivated the audience for the complete 6 hours through live interactive sessions.
Participants gave a good feedback that they were able to learn new concepts in an interesting
manner.

Special Minds, India

in collaboration with

Kiwi Miles, New Zealand

2nd Global Multi-Track Virtual Conference

& Special Minds Global Excellence Awards

ARISE 2021

Advancing Research for Innovation, Sustainability and

Enhancement
September 24-26, 2021 (3 Days)

MULTI-TRACKS

Track 1: Management and Services

Track 2: Engineering and Technology
Track 3: Sciences
Track 4: Arts and Humanities

HIGHLIGHTS

Global Virtual Conference

Multi-Tracks
Galaxy of Speakers from across the Globe
Speakers from Academia & Corporate
Excellence Awards
Best Paper Awards
Best Doctoral Thesis Awards
ISBN Proceedings (hard copy charges extra)
Publication Opportunities in WoS, Scopus, UGC Journals

Invited Speakers

Invited Speakers from United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Brazil,
Australia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Malaysia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Indonesia, India, etc.

DOWNLOADS
CONFERENCE BROCHURE

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

ABSTRACT / PAPER TEMPLATE

SUBMISSION
Abstract / Paper
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=arise2021

Abridged Doctoral Thesis

splminds@gmail.com
QUERIES

Messages (WhatsApp)
+91 95000 46890
E-mail
drbbalaji@specialminds.in
CONFERENCE CHAIRS
TRACK 1: MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

Prof. Dr. DHUMAL PARAG

University of Wisconsin-Parkside, USA

TRACK 2: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Prof. Dr. SAILESH IYER

Rai University, Ahmedabad, INDIA

TRACK 3: SCIENCES

Prof. Dr. S. VASANTHAKUMARI

Wollega University, ETHIOPIA
TRACK 4: ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Lt. Dr. P. KARPAGAVALLI

Sri G.V.G Visalakshi College for Women, INDIA

PROCEEDINGS

Mr. RAVI PUNJWANI

Director, Kiwi Miles,
NEW ZEALAND

PROCEEDINGS & PUBLICATIONS

Prof. Dr. B. BALAJI
Founder & CEO, Special Minds, INDIA

PAYMENT

(Excludes journal publication)

INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY

Contact Organizers
drbbalaji@specialminds.in

INDIAN CURRENCY

PAPER PRESENTERS

1 AUTHOR PAYMENT – INR 750

2 Authors Payment INR 1500

3 Authors Payment INR 2250

DOCTORAL THESIS
Doctoral Thesis INR 600

LISTENER (NO PAPER)

LISTENER PAYMENT INR 120
CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION FORM
CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION FORM

EXCELLENCE AWARD
APPLICATION FORM
EXCELLENCE AWARD
APPLICATION FORM

Doctoral Thesis
Registration Form
Doctoral Thesis
Registration Form

TIMELINE

Submission of Full Paper / Abridged Doctoral Thesis Award Application / Global Excellence
Award Application
with Payment and Registration Form (conference webpage)

Intimation of Plagiarism Level

Submission of Modified Full Paper (if applicable)

DATE

July 25, 2021

July 30, 2021

August 25, 2021

Advisory Team

Prof. Dr. Sudhir K. Chawla, USA

Prof. Dr. Dhumal Parag, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, USA
Mr. Ravi Punjwani, Director, Kiwi Miles, New Zealand
Mr. Ketan, Director, Kiwi Miles, New Zealand
Prof. Dr. N. Panchanatham, Vice-Chancellor, TNTEU, India
Dr. S. Karthikeyan, Senior Manager, Accenture, India
Prof. Dr. Korhan Cengiz, Trakya University, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Meithiana Indrasari, Dr. Seotomo University, Indonesia
Prof. Dr. Easwaramoorthy Rangaswamy, Principal, Amity Business School, Singapore
Prof. Dr. S. Vasanthakumari, Wollega University, Ethiopia
Prof. Dr. Sailesh Iyer, Professor, Rai University, India
Prof. Dr. Anbalagan Krishnan, Associate Professor, Wawasan University, Malaysia
Prof. Lt. Dr. P. Karpagavalli, Sri GVG Visalakshi College for Women, India
Conference Secretaries

Dr. S. Karthikeyan, Accenture, India

Prof. Divya R Panjwani, Integral University, India

Track Management & Communications Team

Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha, Program Director Ph.D., Amity University, India
Dr. V. Mohanasundaram, Director, VIIMS, India
Dr. Shwetasaibal Samanta Sahoo, Sri Sri University, India
Prof. Mrs. Shakila, Ewart Women’s Christian College, India
Dr. K. R. Manjula, Government College for Women, Kolar, India
Dr. R. Vijayalakshmi, Principal, Tagore College of Nursing, India
Prof. Bijja Srinivas, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman
Dr. S. Belina V. J. Sara, SRMIST Ramapuram Campus, India
Dr. P. Padmavathi, Dhanvantri College of Nursing, India
Prof. Rajani H Pillai, Mount Carmel College, India
Prof. Ahilan Vinoth Kumar, CNO, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, India
Prof. Hanumantu Seshagiri, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology, India
Prof. T. Nagendra Kumar, Vignan University, India
Dr. Dinesh Selvam S, Principal, Columbia College of Nursing, India
Prof. Nashra Javed, Integral University, India
Dr. S. Silvia Priscila, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, India
Prof. Sudindra V.R., International School of Management Excellence, India
Prof. S. Saravanakumar, Kongu Arts and Science College, India
Dr. Anand Mohan, Jharkhand, India
Dr. Vijay Ganpat Dhamore, Pune, India
Prof. Lily Regina Arthi Moses, St. Anne’s Degree College for Women, India
Dr. P. Mathivanan, Siva Sivani Institute of Management, India
Mr. S.E. Kannan, Padhuka Management Consultant, India

Proceedings Team

Dr. Shauli Mukherjee

Dr. Ipseeta Nanda, Gopal Narayan Singh University, India
Dr. Mekhala Venkatesh, HoD, Jain Deemed to be University, India

Global Excellence Awards Team

Dr. S. Karthikeyan, Accenture, India

Mrs. Rosy Matilda, CMR College of Engg. & Technology, India
Mr. Meeravali Shaik, GLOBETROT Travel House
Mr. D. Prithiviraj, Societe Generale, India

Website Management

Mr. D. Manikandan, Classy Limited, India

Doctoral Thesis Team

Dr. A. Kumar, Managing Director, AKG Global Support Service (OPC) Private Limited, Ukraine
Dr. Samrat Srivastava, KES Shroff College, India