Itanagar, Apr 28: Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) here on Tuesday organised an international workshop on “AI-Motivated Personality Development Skills” at its conference hall, focusing on enhancing communication and leadership abilities in the age of artificial intelligence.
Centred on the theme “The Art of Communication is the Language of Leadership,” the workshop aimed to equip participants with essential interpersonal and professional skills relevant to a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world.
In his address, DNGC Principal Dr MQ Khan highlighted the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. He emphasised the importance of career counselling and skill-based initiatives in improving student employability, noting that strong participation despite the examination season reflected the college’s dedication to student growth.
The first session, conducted by Dr Sanya Khan of Jamia Hamdard, focused on communication skills in the AI era. She introduced the KOPPACT framework covering key aspects of non-verbal communication and emphasised skills such as empathy, clarity, adaptability, and active listening. She also discussed the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in supporting communication while cautioning about limitations such as bias and accessibility.
In the second session, Nending Ommo of DNGC stressed that effective communication depends more on delivery than content. He highlighted elements such as tone, pitch, body language, and emotional expression, drawing on theories like Mehrabian’s Communication Theory and Aristotle’s rhetoric. He also introduced AI-based tools including Orai, Speeko, Yoodli, and Google Gemini for improving communication skills.
The third session by Dr Razzeko Delley, Associate Professor & Head, Dept of English, Arunachal Pradesh University, Pasighat, explored communication as a foundation for leadership and success in both social and digital spaces. He discussed goal-setting, relationship-building, and the role of language in shaping identity and power, drawing on ideas of Michel Foucault. He emphasised writing, reading, and speech as core pillars of effective communication.
The fourth session, conducted by Goli Nyodu of DNGC, focused on visual communication in the digital age. He highlighted the growing influence of visual culture, perception, and non-verbal cues such as facial expressions and body language. He noted that in an image-driven world, communication is often shaped by interpretation and context, making clarity and awareness essential for leadership.
Earlier, the programme coordinator Dr Ratna Tayeng welcomed the resource persons and participants. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Joba Riba, who appreciated the contributions of the resource persons and participants. He noted that the workshop provided valuable insights into various dimensions of communication and would help participants become more confident and effective communicators in academic and professional settings.