{"653335":{"#nid":"653335","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Lalit Dhingra\u2019s \u2018Driven: A Journey to Leadership\u2019","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC)\u0026nbsp;is proud to present the\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Authors Amplified\u0026rdquo; series\u0026nbsp;hosted by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EGlobal Atlanta!\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGlobal Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Authors Amplified book talk series, sponsored by the Atlanta Global Studies Center,\u0026nbsp;highlighting Georgia voices continues with a virtual interview with\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELalit Dhingra\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;founder and CEO at Ensignis Digital, on his recently released book\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EDRIVEN: A Journey to Leadership\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDecember 9 |\u0026nbsp;meet \u0026amp; greet @5pm | book talk @5:30pm\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDRIVEN: A Journey to Leadership\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELalit Dhingra\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;founder and CEO at Ensignis Digital\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn person \u0026amp;virtual \u0026ndash; select your preferred option when registering\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn person event at\u0026nbsp;Arnall Golden Gregory,\u0026nbsp;171 17th Street NW, Suite 2100,\u0026nbsp;Atlanta\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.globalatlanta.com\/event\/authors-amplified-lalit-dhingras-driven-a-journey-to-leadership\/\u0022\u003ELEARN MORE \u0026amp; REGISTER HERE\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThere will be a meet and greet at 5:00 p.m. in advance of the interview at 5:30 p.m.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ethat will be\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ebroadcast live to Zoom, just in case you can\u0026rsquo;t join us in person.Can\u0026rsquo;t make it? The interview portion of this event will also be broadcast and viewable free of charge via Zoom at 5:30 pm. Please select your preferred option when registering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the book\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELalit Dhingra\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;is the author of the successful book\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EDRIVEN \u0026ndash; A journey to Leadership\u003C\/em\u003E. The book was launched in July 2021 and is available on Amazon.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B097BWVDR9\u0022\u003E(https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B097BWVDR9)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLalit Dhingra has worked for more than 40 years in the Information Technology\u0026nbsp;(IT) industry\u0026nbsp;and has led organizations\u0026nbsp;from the information age to the digital world. Lalit has held Technology Leadership and Executive-level positions. Working for a global organization, he drove achievements in operations, sales, and corporate growth. He is a key tactical innovator renowned for transforming vision\u0026nbsp;into reality while reducing costs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLalit moved to Atlanta, USA, from Delhi, India, in 1997 to build and run NIIT\u0026rsquo;s software business for the Americas. Lalit was instrumental in leading change that resulted in a cultural shift and significant business growth for the company. Lalit served on multiple boards. He is currently serving on the Advisory Board of Scheller College of Business, Georgia Tech., Atlanta.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAs for recognition, Lalit represented his company\u0026nbsp;at the United Nations ICT Summit in 2009. In 2011, he got the prestigious Stevie Honoree award for \u0026ldquo;Outstanding Leadership\u0026rdquo; in Abu Dhabi. Lalit was honored with multiple awards within his past company, and in 2017, he earned the Global\u0026nbsp;Leadership award.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLalit has a Master of Science degree in Computer Technology from the prominent Indian Institute of Technology\u0026nbsp;(IIT), Delhi, and a Master of Science degree in Operational Research (OR) from the University of Delhi.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLalit is the Founder \u0026amp; CEO of EnSignis Digital, an Advisory and IT consulting company providing end-end Digital Transformation services to mid-size corporations. He serves as an expert consultant and thought leader on Digital Transformation and advises senior leadership on business transformation. To find out more, visit the author\u0026rsquo;s website at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.lalitdhingra.com\/\u0022\u003Ewww.lalitdhingra.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Author\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELalit Dhingra\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a seasoned professional and corporate executive with 40 years of progressive experience addressing technological and scientific issues while leading highly diversified teams; skilled in aligning technical strategy with software engineering, products, and business to transform vision to reality; strong sales management capability to build customer relationships and create innovative business deals; resilient negotiator with a proven track record of establishing and integrating global development centers; superior governance skills well-versed in building financial strategy to meet corporate goals; an accomplished leader with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Authors Amplified Series.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EGeorgia\u0026rsquo;s deep pool of international experts can be\u0026nbsp;hidden in the ivory towers of academia or overshadowed by national figures. 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