SPLENDID -Newsletter of LEDKLN University of Kelaniya

NEWSLETTER OF LED KLN VOL 1 MAY 2021
EMPOWERED YOUTH STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE

Co-Editors

EDITORS’
MESSAGE

FAIQA LAHIRUNI

NAJUMUDEEN KUMARASIRI

One’s journey with LED KLN does not end at the Dr.Dilani Wickramarachchi, our sincere gratitude
end of university life as this travel takes you to goes to you for always encouraging and inspiring
your passionate career path and transforms you us for innovative initiations. Unsolicited thanks
to be the best one for the corporate world. to the magazine team who made it true without
sleepless nights designing, proofreading,
“Splendid” first issue is a glance at who we collecting articles, and all bit of work you see
are, how did we get here, and pieces of our today. We especially ChampIT, Attune, MAS,
shared history of the past year. Even though and SLINTEC for giving amazing pieces of
there was a huge organizational transformation insights for the magazine.
in terms of the shift to the virtual world, the
achievements, the relationships we built up As always, members of LED KLN being the
throughout the year are not any less than the biggest wealth, are valued and congratulated for
other years. Through Splendid we have shared the contribution given to the magazine content
opinions of the corporates who we engaged in which is another enthusiastic step in their LED
last year for different events and how they see KLN journey.
the transformation of LED KLN members when
they arrive at STAR phase of “Strive Towards LED KLN will continue to write more winning
Achieving Results” stories, stay tuned to the future!

Our words of thanks must be incomplete,
therefore they aren’t a thousand lines long.
First, we want to thank the Executive Board of
LED KLN who kept encouraging and supporting
the idea to become a reality today.

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SPLENDID TEAM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Message from the President 2020/21
2 Message from the President 2019/20
3 About LED KLN
4 Executive Board 2020/21
5 Members of LED KLN
6 LED KLN Collaborations with Corporate Brands
7 STEP, LEAD and be a STAR
8 LED KLN Contribution to CAREER FAIR 2021

9 LED Talks
10 Leadership Conference
11 Business School
12 Inquisitive Minds - The Ideathon
13 LE’mories
14 LED KLN Paved Way to My Career
15 Let’s Talk with Attune
16 Platform to Unleash Your Skills
17 LED KLN Day Out 2020
18 Shifting to Virtual World
19 Expert Review from Champ IT
20 Talk with SLINTEC
21 Members’ Thoughts
22 LE’mories

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Let’s Talk with Attune Shifting to Virtual world

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Business School

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LE’mories

MESSAGE
FROM THE

PRESIDENT
2020/21

NAYOMI
THALAGAHAGE

LED KLN term 2020/21 kick started with the Through a variety of programs organized in
world pandemic, during a time that everyone the year 2020, LED KLN was able to cater
woke up to get used to isolation;extroverts the undergraduates to develop their soft skills,
looked for an escape, introverts enjoyed the technical skills and their attitudinal values. The
new-found peace. It was the dawn of real virtual programs provided an extensive knowledge and
era which created lots of new possibilities, as insights on how to excel for career aspirations,
well new challenges. how to explore career opportunities and
ultimately assisted in industrial placement.
While leading 12 unique personalities in the
Executive Board and 100+ members, I faced Since the inception of LED KLN, we were able to
the challenge of building up a mechanism where build long lasting partnerships with the giants in
frontlines and the trenches can communicate the corporate sector through which the members
successes, failures and fresh ideas without got immensely benefited. We are grateful to each
getting lost in translation between layers. of the personalities who got together with us to
Cheering for the success, tearing together for the make a worthwhile difference in the University
unexpected, we sailed through the challenges arena. We extend our gratitude to the Senior
and emerged glorious. Treasurer and the Lecturer in Charge of the club,
Dr.Dilani Wickramarachchi, founding members,
Being able to hail a success story amid a storm all the former Executive Board members and the
is a precious moment for me and the other members of LED KLN for the immense support
Executive Board members of LED KLN for the provided for the betterment of the club.
year 2020/21. We made strategic decisions,
planned for the extraordinary and executed for Propelling the youth of the country forward
the best and the most meaningful outcomes. and awakening them for new and exciting
possibilities, LED KLN will continue creating the
05 platform for its members to challenge the status
quo, to break though the comfort zone and think
out of the box. Seeing LED KLN move onto
better things, to the hands of precious people is
the ultimate joy at the end of one’s journey.

Dear reader,
welcome to the pages of a purposeful drive!

MESSAGE

PFRREOSMIDTEHNET
2019/20

JATHARTHAN
THARMANANDASIVAM

LED! Leadership, Empowerment, Development.
Yes, these are not only words. LED works to
distribute these attitudes to your life equally.

I went as a spectator to a program back in 5
years. The program was splendid. The sparks
on the stage inspired and attracted me towards
LED. I thought of taking up the challenge and
joined LED at the end of that event. After joining
LED, it helped me to step out of my comfort
zone.

LED’s inner circle will grow your skills a lot. LED
organizes every program with the intention of
uplifting the skills of its members. You will never
see a club where everyone is treated equally
and given plenty of chances to lead and grow.

LED is not a colorful club but a professional
body. The network you build here will help you
throughout your university life, directing you to
end up in an outstanding career. I grew up with
LED as a member, a manager, a director and
ultimately, the President. All the experiences
gave me the confidence to handle any situation
I go through in my life.

Thanks to everyone who helped me to grow up
and grew up with me in the club. Joining LED
will be a life-changing experience.

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LabEoDutKLN Hence, LED KLN strives to shape undergraduates
and present themselves as unique individuals in
LED KLN is a student-run body initiated after the professional arena.
identifying the absence of a suitable platform for
undergraduates to fill the gap between academia Throughout the past 5 years after the formation
and the industry expected levels in knowledge of the club in University of Kelaniya, it could build
and competencies. As the name suggests, LED up a member base of over 1000 undergraduates.
depicts the values of Leadership, Empowerment, LED offered a bunch of advantages through
and Development of undergraduates. LED a variety of well-established annual events,
was first established in the year 2016 at the including Youth Forum, International Women’s
University of Kelaniya. Today LED KLN has Day Program, Leadership Training Program
grown to address a wider scope by creating a and Business School. These and the sessions
positive impact on Sri Lankan youth. organized for the inner circle development
such as Personal Branding, Presentation Skills
LED KLN VISION Development Workshop, Digital Marketing,
Empowered youth striving for Photoshop, Video Editing Workshop Series,
and Industry Visits were very insightful.
excellence
How has been the year 2020 for LED
LED KLN MISSION KLN?
Transform undergraduates into
As an organization, LED KLN also had to face
professionals many challenges since the beginning of the
lockdown of the country, but Covid-19 is nothing
LED KLN sheds its main focus over, compared to the immune system provided
● Providing an industrial experience for by LED Blood. LED KLN enthusiastically and
energetically stood against Covid-19 since April,
undergraduates by becoming the platform which made it possible to organize,
that provides industry-level hands-on ● 20 virtual LED Talks
training for undergraduates through ● 7 events of the STEP series
industrial visits and forums. ● Inquisitive Minds
● Providing career opportunities by assist ● Business School
ing undergraduates to discover them by ● 2-days virtual Leadership Conference
building professional relationships. with the participation of over 2000 participants.
● Enhancing soft skills and entrepreneurial
skills of undergraduates to reach their Despite Work-From-Home and Study-From-
passionate career goals. home schedules, LED KLN was able to work
with more than 25 professionals throughout last
year, representing more than 12 companies.

“Personal development is the belief that

”you are worth the effort, time, and

energy needed to develop yourself.

-Denis Waitley-

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EXECU20T2IV0E/2B1OARD

Nayomi Thalagahage Lahiruni Kumarasiri Menushi Lakshika
President Vice President Secretary

Apoorwama Hiruni Udumulla Lahiru Vimukthi
Illangathilake Arachchi BD Director

Treasurer HR Manager

Yuresha Perera Chashika Sankalana Tilini Hettiarachchi
BD Manager OD Director OD Manager

Faiqa Najumudeen Pavani Wasana Ishara Jayasinghe 08
BR Director Content Manager Marketing Manager

Members of LED KLN

Fathima Gayan Githmi Haifa Jeewanthi Kalana
Rizviya Ilyas
Muthukumara Vithanawasam Wijesinghe Nallaperuma

Kulesha Lakshika Madhavee Mandira Nawoda Nelumi
Rashmini Rathnayake Nimesha Perera Rajapaksha Opatha

Nimmi Oshini Pavithra Randi Roshenka Rushika
Jayamali Nugapitiya De Silva
Dahanayake Dabarera Weerasinghe

Sahan Sahan Sashry Shafraz Supuni Tharuvi
Pushpika Sandeepa Kaniyoon Uthpala Mihisara

Thedini Usman Uthpala Yasasi Zahra Ziyathullah
09 Vihara Razik Hewagamage Perera Niyas Ismail

Afsa Aloka Chamishka Chathu Dilki Dilsara
Azeez Arathi Hashara Jayaneththige
Wijerathna Ranaweera

Achini Dushan Hansika Nadeesha Amalka Ann
Yapa Dilshika Herath Tharangani Anjalee Fernando

Charya Dilini Dinithi Erandi Gayathri Hamthan
Edirimanne Bandara Rajakaruna
Yamanage Subasinghe

Hasitha Hasni Hiruni Izrath Meuna Mohamed
Sandun Kahagolla Nushkhan
Dharmasiri Dissanayake Mohamed

Nilushi Pubudu Rashini Sajana Sandeepa Sanduni
Madurika Malinga Adhikari Arunodi
Wijerathna Samarasinghe

Sumudu Tharinduni Tharuni Tharushi Vindhya 10
Shashi Ranasinghe Priyangika Wijenayaka Vithanage

LED COLLABORATIONS WITH

CORPORATE BRANDS

LED is a non-profit organization which This prestigious organization proved itself to
bears the aim of bridging the gap between be a great match to our strategic partnership
undergraduates and the corporate world. requirement by fueling the event with mentors
Building connections with the corporate world and a judge panel for the grand finale. Working
is a goal we find on that journey towards our with SLINTEC was quite smooth, easy and
prime objective. The term 2020/2021 was was a good collaboration indeed.
a very successful year in that aspect. We
hosted three massive events in collaboration Creative Software – Creative Software is a
with many prestigious corporate brands. pioneer and leader in Sri Lanka’s software
Inquisitive Minds 2020 | The Ideathon, industry. They joined hands with us as our
Leadership Conference, Business School ‘Official Bronze Partner’ of the ideathon.
2021 are three accomplishments that we This software company provided us with a
added to the glorious history of LED KLN. keynote speaker who also served as a judge
Inquisitive Minds 2020 | The Ideathon – The at the grand finale and the representative
first ever ideathon in LED KLN history is from Creative Software helped us to judge the
Inquisitive Minds 2020. Applicants submitted technological aspect of the final contestants’
their business proposals for a business solutions. LED KLN has worked hand in hand
problem given by our official platinum partner, with Creative Software before this event so
Unilever. the ideathon was an opportunity for us to
strengthen our bond with this organization.
Unilever – Unilever is a multinational consumer
goods company which bears the aim of SEF – Sustainable Education Foundation is a
making sustainable living commonplace. volunteer driven organization which operates
Joining hands with this prestigious brand as with the short-term goal of making the Sri
the ‘Official Platinum Partner’ strengthened Lankan education system the most effective
the foundation of the whole event. Providing and dynamic education system in the world.
us with mentors and a judge panel to shortlist SEF collaborated with us in the ideathon as
the proposals received and also to select the the ‘Official Outreach Partner’ and gave
winning teams on the grand finale, Unilever us a huge support to reach out to a greater
showed us immense support to successfully audience and to create awareness in a greater
complete this ideathon from the beginning crowd about our event. It was the first time
until the end. This collaboration also paved that we joined hands with SEF and it was truly
the way for us to nourish the bond that already a great collaboration.
existed between LED KLN and Unilever.

SLINTEC | SLINTEC Startup Engine – Sri
Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology is a pioneer
in nano and advanced technology research
in Sri Lanka. Inquisitive Minds 2020 was the
first collaboration that LED KLN made with
SLINTEC as the ‘Official Gold Partner’.

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Xtream Youth – Xtream Youth is a media Attune showed us their valuable support by
organization which we collaborated with as catering us with keynote speakers for the
our ‘Official Media Partner’ to shout out to CV writing session and a panel for the mock
the all interested undergraduates island wide. interviews. This partnership is truly cherished.
Our collaboration with Xtream Youth was
successful indeed as there were applicants Spot.lk – Spot technologies is a Sri Lankan
from various universities around Sri Lanka. AI based human capital job platform which
connects people and jobs. LED KLN made this
Leadership Conference 2020 – The first ever collaboration with Spot.lk as our ‘Official Gold
virtual Leadership Conference organized in Partner’ and contributed towards the success
LED KLN history is the Leadership Conference of the event by furnishing the ‘finding job
2020. It was held as a two-day conference opportunities’ session with keynote speakers
featuring three professionals. and a panel for mock interviews. Working with
Spot.lk was a real privilege.
Global Image – Global Image is a highly
rated photography service in Sri Lanka. LED Champ IT solutions & MAS - Champ IT is
KLN joined hands with this organization at a leading software development company
the Leadership Conference 2020 as our specializing in custom web and app
‘Official Media Partner’. This collaboration development. MAS is a leading manufacturer
provided us the opportunity to reach out to of intimate apparel, sportswear, and many
a vast audience throughout the sessions of other related products. Both these renowned
the event. The Leadership Conference was a organizations joined hands with us together at
huge success indeed. Business School 2021 as our ‘Official Silver
Partner’ and bestowed us with panels for the
mock interviews. This collaboration with two
organizations was one of a kind experience
for LED KLN.

Business School 2021 – The final corporate So, the term 2020/2021 was in fact a splendid
level series of sessions we had in this term year and a successful one with respect to the
is Business School 2021. It consisted of a collaborations that we have made with many
CV writing session, finding job opportunities corporate brands even at the peak of a harsh
session and a mock interview session. crisis that prevailed in the country due to the
covid-19. LED KLN accomplished its mission
Attune – Attune is an organization operating of industrial exposure in this term, and it will
in the information technology and services keep growing for the benefit of generations of
industry which provided its contribution at undergraduates to come.
the Business School 2021 as our ‘Official
Platinum Partner’. Article by:
Uthpala Hewagamage
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Many organizations value basing hiring STEP
decisions on a candidate’s overall fit into the LEAD
corporate culture as well as matching a specific
set of needs with skills. In the long-term, they aSnTd Ab eRa
would rather invest in a candidate that has the
right attitude and compatible personality, even if
he or she may not initially have the entire spot-
on skill set needed for the role.

Starting the year, LED KLN formalized the Year
Plan for 2021 with a consciously designed,
systematic process that strengthens how
members of LED KLN and undergraduates
all around Sri Lanka obtain, retain, and apply
knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed, to be
professional in whatever career path he/she
walks in. With past experiences and learnings,
this time LED KLN came up with a framework for
developing professionals out of undergraduates
from scratch.

We introduced a 3-phase development program with the objectives of
• Providing undergraduates the necessary knowledge in the areas of marketing, human
resource management, external relations, and organizational development.
• Creating opportunities and testing grounds for the undergraduates to apply the knowledge
acquired.
• Directly involved with the industry personnel and assisting in building the professional
career of undergraduates.

Aligning with strategically planned 3
development phases namely STEP,
LEAD and STAR, LED KLN streamlined
all the events and programs in the
year 2020/2021 to introduce the best
professional undergraduate for the
corporate world.

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STEP LEAD STAR

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STEP series mainly focused on providing The STAR series was planned to expose the
the necessary knowledge for our members professional undergraduates moulded by LED
and undergraduates in the areas of people KLN to the industry. By having a series of
management, external relation handling, event sessions covering all the areas in the industry,
management, and marketing. We identified a thorough knowledge was given on finding the
these as the potential areas students need passionate career, which was followed by a
more exposure and knowledge on, hence with Personal Branding and CV Writing workshop. As
the help of industry professionals, planned and the final step, with the participation of renowned
conducted several knowledge sharing sessions. corporate organizations, we had “LED KLN
This included but not limited to Business School mock interviews” where
most of the undergraduates got the chance to
1. A panel discussion with industry leaders face interviews and receive reviews on their
focusing on expectations of the corporate performance, and to become a Star among
world from the fresh graduates others. Most importantly many got the chance
to get selected as interns and employees to the
2. Sessions on photoshop and flyer partnered companies.
designing
By combining theory with practice, our 3-phase
3. Session on event organizing tactics development framework helped students
4. Session on business communication and to develop personally and professionally.
By applying themselves in the workshops
ethics and programs, students have developed a
balanced portfolio that reflects their academic,
LEAD series was all about creating opportunities professional, and career readiness. Throughout
to test and use the knowledge acquired the year 2020/2021 LED KLN became a
throughout the STEP series. Inquisitive minds- unique resource for undergraduates to gain a
an inter-university Ideathon was organized for competitive advantage over other candidates.
the first time in LED KLN history. Parallelly LED
KLN Leadership Conference was organized
featuring high-caliber professionals to coach
the undergraduates to become the best leaders
they can be.

Article by:
Lahiru Vimukthi

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CLEAD RKLENECRONFTARIBIRUT2IO0N2TO1

One of the biggest events of the University of When we look at our club members, LED KLN
Kelaniya, the Career Fair 2021, was conducted team has a wealth of expertise in connecting with
last week, and it included a Career week from people at the highest levels of the industry. Most
May 12th to May 20th, 2021. importantly, the successful outcome of effort and
time dedicated by our Organizing Committee to
The Career fair 2021 is organized by the Career get job openings from organizations in these
Guidance Unit of the University of Kelaniya turbulent times reflects how potential LED KLN
this was led by the director of the CGU and the members are.
Chairperson of the career fair. Five pillars were
given to five clubs operating in the University As LED KLN, we are pleased to be a part of the
of Kelaniya and LED KLN was responsible for University of Kelaniya career Fair and the team
Industry coordination. had inspiration and creativity plus knowledge
throughout the event.
The career fair was enhanced by several
knowledge-sharing workshops, which were Career Fair ended successfully with the
followed by a series of virtual interviews. contribution of all five pillars and LED KLN is
more than happy to be a part of the endeavor
LED KLN served as the organizing body to ensure as it brought knowledge and insights along
that industrial coordination was maintained. with career opportunities for the University
Our main goal under this responsibility was undergraduates.
to connect industries to the career fair and
open their job/internship opportunities for our LED KLN Industry Coordination team for
undergraduates. In addition to that, we were Career Fair 2021
responsible for creating partnerships and
collaborations with industries and add value to Lahiru Vimukthi Navishini Perera
the Career Fair 2021. Pavani Wasana Dilsara Jayaneththige
Aloka Arathi Samadhi Hansika
We made it possible for our undergraduates Pavithra de Silva Nelumi Opatha
to expose themselves to leading companies in Randi Kokila Lakshika Rathnayaka
Sri Lanka, apply for opportunities, and set up Haifa Ilyas Shashry Kaniyoon
virtual interviews with the relevant companies Uthpala Hewagamage Thedini Wickramasinghe
on specific dates and times. We bought Kulesha Rashmini Harsha Maduwanthi
sponsorships and collaborations from reputed Dilsha Kavindi
organizations in Sri Lanka and managed to add
value to the Career Fair 2021. Apart from that, Article by:
we were also involved in the design and editing Lahiru Senerath Adikari
of Career Fair magazine. To achieve that goal, Chathushkee Amuwatta
we had 17 outstanding members to work with. As
expected, we were able to fulfill our obligations
to the point.

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LED TALKS

LED TALKS is the weekly meeting of LED
KLN. It is conducted by dividing the whole two
hours session into two small sessions. The
first hour is for a knowledge-sharing session,
while the last hour of the meeting ends with an
interactive session. This event is organized
by the LED TALKS Organizing Committee
with the sole objective to learn inspirational
concepts towards success and to enhance
the bond between the members of the club.
It helps a lot to improve the leadership skills
and other professional skills of our members
as well.

The knowledge-sharing session is conducted An informative session on “Emotional
by a resource person or the members of intelligence” was conducted by Ms. Rasini
the club, focusing on the chosen topic or Bandara. It was very interesting and full of
theme of the day. Moreover, at the end of the knowledge.
knowledge-sharing session, the participants
are encouraged to ask questions. This session The event “Be the change” was done by fellow
magnifies the comprehension and proficiency members of our club who presented amazing
of members. facts about eco entrepreneurship and online
entrepreneurship.
Let us give a briefing about the series of topics
discussed by LED TALKS. An interactive session is where all the members
get a chance to speak and engage. It is a place
“The Network is your net worth” was conducted where fun games are played, while the true
by the members of the club, and it was a session essence of fun and laughter among members
full of valuable insights about expanding of the club is brought out. Furthermore, it
our network. “Staple Yourself for work” was strengthens the bond between the members
conducted by Mr. Vidusha Nathivitharana, and and also, it’s a great time to celebrate all the
he highlighted the importance of knowledge special occasions and festivals with our fellow
management for a career with passion. members of the club.

“Work strength and employment in Sri Lanka”
was done by Mrs. Aarthy Arun, and the session
was very engaging and interactive.

“Know your way - the pathways after Article by:
graduation” was conducted by a set of Zahra Niyas
members of the club.

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LEADERSHIP

CONFERENCE

Leadership Conference is one of the prominent events
organized by LED KLN of the University of Kelaniya,
simultaneously with the STEP series. Although it was
not possible to arrange a physical conference due to
the situation in the country, our organizing committee
collaborated with the LED KLN Executive Board to organize
the first-ever largest virtual leadership conference in 2020
successfully.

In December, Leadership Conference 2020 was held for
two days in the theme “Alpha Pack” for making aspiring
leaders for the future community. The conference consists
of two main topics, “Leadership” and “Teamwork” and
experienced panelists had joined hands with us in this
two-day conference.

On the first day, the opening session, the “Introduction
to Leadership,” was conducted by Mr. Fahad Fahrook.
There we had a great interactive discussion on who is a
leader and what leadership is, leadership qualities, the
difference between leader and boss, and leadership and
dictatorship. Also, we conducted an online activity that
participants can experience and build more knowledge
from what they learned from the opening session. That
was our first step in making a great leader.

The next session was “How to develop leadership within
you?” and Ms. Sulochana Sigera conducted it. In that
session, our participants got ideas about the effect of
leadership qualities in developing personality, challenges
that have to face, and how to overcome them, and their
personal experiences. Therefore, at the end of our second
session, we need to unleash the Leader within them. As
the Organizing Committee, we felt that we’ve succeeded
because that last interactive activity happened so well with
the contribution of many of the participants.

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“A LEADER IS BEST WHEN PEOPLE BARELY

KNOW HE EXISTS, WHEN HIS WORK IS

”DONE, HIS AIM FULFILLED, THEY WILL

SAY: WE DID IT OURSELVES.

- LAO TZU -

Throughout day one, we talked about leadership. Then
on the second day, our topic was “Teamwork.” Having
a good team is also essential for a successful leader.
The second day organized with that in mind was further
strengthened by two talented sports personalities, full
of team spirit and experiences.

On the first session of the second day, Mr. Roshan
Mahanama discussed teamwork and group work,
the role of a team player, the qualities and skills of a
team player, the way to succeed as a team, and his
personal experiences growing as a team. In the second
session, Mr. Shehan Ambeypitya talked more about
the effectiveness of a good leader in a team, the need
for a leader to make the team successful, and the
interrelationship between leadership and teamwork
as a summary of our conference. Excellent interactive
sessions were also conducted on the second day, and
we had talented winners.

With that amazing 200+ delegation and our Official
Media Partner, “Global Image,” and the Official
Gold Partner “Aryu”, we did a successful Leadership
Conference in 2020, taking a step to produce successful
leaders for the future world.

Article by:
Githmi Vithanawasam

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BUSINESS
SCHOOL

Business School is considered the STAR The session on “Quest for Job Opportunities”
level of the LED KLN year as it is where the was conducted by Mr.Jeewa Perera - CEO
members gain the opportunity to pull out the ChampIT Solutions Inc., USA to deliver a
perfectly moulded professional in front of the deep understanding for fresh graduates about
passionate career path. It was held from 15th LinkedIn networking, current recruitment
of March to 3rd of April for the 4th consecutive methods, and virtual interviewing etiquettes.
time with the virtual participation of nearly 200 CV writing session was conducted by Mr.
local and private university undergraduates Maas Savanghan from Attune Lanka Pvt Ltd.
under the theme “Stand out and Hunt for to share his tips on how to write a winning
Excellence”. resume. Mr. Satchin Semage was the guest
speaker at the Personal Grooming session.
Business School 2021 focused on how to
identify a passionate career path, how to As the final step in the LED Business School
find job opportunities, how to present oneself 2021, Mock Interview sessions were held
through a resume and ultimately a series of by a panel of well-experienced corporates
interviews were held with corporate sector in Sri Lanka covering different fields and
organizations to hunt for job vacancies. The career paths of Information Technology,
event consisted of five one-hour informative Management, Engineering, Data Analytics,
session series focusing on Digital Marketing, and Sustainability. We received nearly 150
Entrepreneurship, Data Science & AI, resumes for mock Interview sessions from
Environmental Sciences, and Community state and private university undergraduates.
Services & International Relations to This year, ChampIT Solutions, WSO2, MAS
provide help to identify the career passion Active Pvt Ltd, Attune Lanka Pvt Ltd. partnered
of undergraduates. Mr.Amitha Amarasinghe with LED KLN to give the opportunity to face
- CEO of Asia Pacific Institute of Digital a job interviews. Business School 2021 was
Marketing, Mr.Dhanika Perera - CEO of Bhasha successfully held achieving another milestone
Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., Mr.Eshan Mewantha- Chief of LED KLN history, offering job opportunities
Scientist and Deep Data Insight, Director and to LED KLN members.
Advisor at Spot Technologies were the guest
speakers of technical sessions. Ms.Mega Article by:
Ganeshan -Senior Executive Sustainability at Kulesha Rashmini
LinearAqua and Mr. Sudesh Ruvinda – Lecturer
in Zoology at the University of Kelaniya were
the guest speakers for the Environmental
Sciences session. Mr.Darshatha Gamage,
Co-Founder of Impact Voices was the guest
speaker of the Community Services &
International Relations.

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IDEATHON Various personalities, strengths, and
weaknesses were blended to pull out the best
Inquisitive Minds 2020 - The Ideathon was outcome as this was an event that made the
initiated with the collaboration of Unilever Sri club’s name taken outside the university. As it
Lanka to get on board a business case idea was predicted to be, the howl was made along
incubator to capture the best solutions in the the way where the club got exposed to many
real-world scenario. With all the initial level other universities, and prospects were keen to
discussions held, the concept of the event know about the LED KLN.
finally became a reality as the applications
were called in for the Organizing Committee “IT,S NOT ABOUT IDEAS.
under the supervision of the Executive Board
of LED KLN. IT’S ALL ABOUT MAKING IDEAS

”HAPPEN

A set of keen individuals stepped in to take Starting with 75+ registrations and shortlisting
up the challenge ahead, and out of them, 13 up to 20 teams and out of that the best team
outstanding individuals were picked. As soon which suggested the best solution which was
as the duties were assigned, all individuals from the University of Colombo won a cash
were motivated towards achieving the tasks prize, and the positive word on that was
they were allocated with, starting with planning spread all around.
the event flow, planning on the branding and
marketing materials, calling applications, Among the key takeaways, the club got
contacting delegates and applicants from exposed to the corporate sector, clearly
other universities as all the state and private portraying the purpose of the club. The
universities were involved in this. Organizing Committee members got a family
Apart from Unilever Sri Lanka, SLINTEC, team instead of a bunch of members who
Sustainable Education Foundation and worked to achieve a common goal while they
Creative Software also partnered with LED improved an array of technical skills and soft
KLN as the mentors and judges. A huge skills.
network was built with these corporate
personalities in making the event a success. Putting all these thoughts in a nutshell, I
Navishini Perera was selected to sail the
The magnificence of this event was that it was Organizing Committee as the President, and
held virtually from the first phase itself. All the I managed to sail to the island with the bunch
applications, along with the initial business of sailors I was given with comfortably on the
proposal submission and the supportive constant and stable ship called the Executive
sessions to the grand finale held online, were Board of the LED KLN. Also starting from
rather a new experience for all the members, the Senior Treasurer and other academic
including the Organizing Committee itself. members, members of the club, volunteers
Communication for a group task nowadays were the strong pillars who held our backs
happens simply via a WhatsApp group; but, for as an Organizing Committee whenever we
us, the OC, the Ideathon was not some routine wanted!
work; it was more like a warm hug where all
family members shared their thoughts and Article by:
mingled around. Virtual fun nights and daily Navishini Perera
hangouts made the pack bond more and
understanding between each other more.

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LE’mories

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LED KLN PAVED
WAY TO

MY CAREER

Miuli Kalubowila

Past Member of LED KLN

When I was in my first year, I saw a “Bridging the gap between the undergraduates and the
flyer saying, “LED business school corporate world” as the tag line says, I could improve
2017 - Mock interviews, Come join my skills and attitudes with LED in order to fit in with the
us.” Back in 2017, I did not have job market. At first, I was not aware of even the simplest
a clue about “Mock interviews.” things like email signatures. However, by the time I was
I decided to go there and find doing my university final exams, I was well aware of CV
out about mock interviews. That preparation, facing the interviews and getting connected
day I was truly inspired by the with the corporate leaders.
organization and decided to take
the membership. Among all other The most important and the most beautiful thing about
clubs in University, I chose LED to LED is “it won’t judge you.” You can start from zero. It
join, and it was indeed a turning is okay to fail at first. No one is going to laugh at you.
point. LED will offer you thousands of opportunities to learn and
grow. If you fail at something, then try the next one and
Thereafter, I came a long way from succeed.
a participant, a member, and an
organizer to the executive board. In the beginning, LED will help you to grow. By the end,
Having an introverted personality, I you will help LED to grow. And ultimately, it will help
always had to face difficulties when thousands of undergraduates to grow and shine among
communicating with people. LED others.
helped me to overcome that fear.
Finally, it took me to a stage where
I could make a good network with
the industry experts.

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LET’S with
TALK
1. What is your company’s background, and
LED KLN, with 5 years of its what are the services that you are offering
excellence has successfully to Sri Lanka?
partnered up with the most
recognized Sri Lankan companies in Attune helps Fashion and Lifestyle companies
order to groom the professionalism transform to the digital, Omni-commerce age by
in undergraduates. ‘Attune leveraging SAP solutions.Attune is a rising Company.
Consulting (PVT) Ltd’ is one of As a close collaborator with SAP on the S/4HANA
the most significant corporations Fashion solution development, attune brings an
that partnered up with LED KLN unparalleled breadth of industry and product know-
offering multiple career opportunities how to help fashion brands derive benefits from
for undergraduates. As a growing technology investments faster.
company which is focused more on
the fashion and lifestyle industry, 2. In which field does your company have the
Attune Consulting has extensively most number of services?
contributed in shaping the career
path of Sri Lankan youth. Attune is a technology consulting company plying its
trade in the ERP market. Predominately providing
As a remarkable company, we LED SAP solutions for companies in the fashion and
KLN asked Mr. Maas Savanghan: lifestyle industry.
the Manager of Human Resources
(Sri Lanka) at Attune Consulting
& the Global Manager, Training
and Development a few questions
on Attune Consulting and their

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3. How does your company distinguish 5. Our key features are “Leadership,”
your brand from other competitors? “Empowerment,” and “Development”?
As a company, how did you make your How are these values essential to have
visibility in society? in our youth? How can those benefit
them in their future?
At Attune we have always ensured all our team
members are provided with a career. Through Leadership is essential at every level of the
our global reach, many of our team members organization, and to add real value to the
are given the opportunity to work with some business each individual has to be a leader in
of the biggest names in fashion and very his/her space. This means taking responsibility
often, our consultants are provided with onsite over delivering on assigned tasks and personal
opportunities to work directly with our clients. We development. Those are the days when
believe our teams play the role of ambassadors leadership was assigned to only those with
to the company and influence their networks on positions of authority. Empowerment is now
the opportunities at attune. defined as the ability of team members to make
decisions to influence business outcomes.
As a brand, we have organically built our Everyone in the organization today plays a vital
reputation in the market as one of the preferred role in its success and this requires everyone to
employers in the technology consulting own their own space. This is self-leadership as
landscape. We work closely with a number of in my opinion.
government and private universities in out-field
of expertise. We continue to conduct workshops 6. We always try to remove the gap between
and programs for undergraduates to keep them undergraduates and the corporate
up to date with latest trends in ERP, as well as world while building influential leaders
other essential skills such as leadership and with soft skills. In your opinion, how
professional competencies. important are these soft skills for a
fresh graduate/ intern?
4. In LED KLN, we always try to “empower
youth striving for excellence.” As a Soft skills are vital because we currently operate
reputed company in Sri Lanka, what in a global village. Rarely we are restricted to
do you think about LED KLN? How borders and boundaries since we work closely
does LED KLN help undergraduates to with clients from all parts of the world. Our ability
develop themselves and be ready for to engage, communicate and emphasize with
the corporate world? our customers is vital in our current context. Our
inability to articulate our points clearly will result
We were involved with LED right from its inception in miscommunication and miss representation.
and saw great potential in the organization, its This is why soft skills play such a big role in any
members and the value it provided to students. industry.
We were very impressed with the initiatives of the
LED Teams to ensure their members were kept If an employee wishes to grow in a particular
informed of the newest trends in their respective
industries. Their dedication to develop other area of specialization, it simply isn’t enough to
vital skills essential for successful integration
of students into the corporate goal is also very be technically competent. It will only take you
commendable. I have rarely seen such dynamic
clubs play proactive roles in human capital so far. If an individual wants to progress up the
development as I have seen by LED.
corporate ladder, it is imperative that he/she

develops the required soft and professional

skills to better engage with customers. From

my experience, I have seen many students

backing their technical proficiency but only

being equipped in one area will limit them to24
professional growth.

7. When it comes to the corporate world, 9. What is your message to members of
both professional and educational LED KLN?
skills need to have in employees.
How do these two skills help to create Keep challenging the norms and continue to
an employee who is prepared for a create exceptional value for all your members.
competitive world? Your contribution to society is immense and you
are carving out the next generation of leaders
Professional and educational skills are important in Sri Lanka. With great power, comes great
but, in my opinion, what is most vital is to be responsibility. I have no doubt the initiatives
able to translate knowledge into results. Most delivered by this club will change people’s lives.
organizations are performance driven which
means unless you are adding value, you are
not really making a contribution. This should be
something that students and employees should
keep in mind. You may have scored a really
high GPA and been on the dean’s list but unless
you are performing up to expected standards,
these credentials aren’t much used.

8. When did you partner up with LED
KLN? (mention the relevant event that
they partner up with us) What do you
think about the partnership with LED
KLN?

We partnered up with LED from the beginning as
we say there is a lot of potential in the club. We
are proud to see it grow with such momentum.
We also recognize the value it creates for its
members and we will continue to support the
club in any way we can.

Interviewed by:
Pavithra De Silva

Article by:
Yasasi Perera

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“Platform
to unleash
your skills”

Aloka Arathi

08-09-2020 is the day I got selected as a member Let me take you into my best experience I have
of the LED KLN club. Since that day, the club ever had. Once I got selected to the task force
has been my family. Being a member of the of the human resource avenue, we planned a
LED offered me a lot of benefits. Compared to session series. The first one was a knowledge-
my school days, I had understood that I am not sharing session. Before the session, I didn’t
much active in the University. At that time, I got clearly understand creating google forms, but I
to know about LED and I applied to be a member accepted the challenge and did lots of studies
of the club. I thought this is the platform where on creating google forms.
I can develop lots of skills. So, the decision that
I made to be a member of the club offered me Finally, I was able to do a successful session
a lot of experiences, lessons, skills, and so on. on creating google forms with the help of other
members. I shared my knowledge with all in the
We know nowadays the industry values the soft avenues. It gave me satisfaction and I identified
skills within the individuals. Therefore, LED is a my skills to use tools, software and now I can
great place that offers a pool of opportunities to use those skills in my studies as well. Also, now
develop our soft skills. Even though I recently I have transformed myself from being a socially
joined the club, I have improved many skills, distant person to a people person. Therefore,
such as leadership skills and communication LED KLN is the best place to learn new things
skills, and I am still developing these. Not only and experience new dimensions that can help
that, I was able to make good friends who are develop ourselves.
like family.

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If you ask me what my favorite day of 2020 DLEDAKYLNOUT
was, it’s Sunday, 20th of September. Why? 2020
We had a beautiful getaway organized by
the Executive Board of LED KLN. After After lunch, the most awaited session took
spending 6 months in homestay and coming place. Teams drew numbers to choose what to
back to university just for the exams, it was a perform and then topics were given. There were
much-wanted getaway for all of us. So just television ads, dramas, debates, mimed plays.
thinking about this day brings me a sense of Members had engaged themselves together in
nostalgia, filled with happiness, joy, and fun. a short period and performed some iconic acts
which burst us out laughing. I do not doubt that
50 of us, including some of our past members, this day made a long-lasting bond between us.
got into the bus early in the morning and headed
out to a beautiful place, Ambalama Leisure
Lounge which is situated in Hanwella. It had this
serene vibe, full of vast green areas combining
the cheerful laughter of our members. After
having so many virtual meetings, it felt so great
to have many personal, meaningful, stronger
conversations between members.

To commence the program, everyone was When the evening came, the hype of the games
divided into several groups and we had the was lifted, and having to sip a warm cup of
previous members of the Executive Board as tea, made us sit together to reflect on our day.
the mentors for events. We created our slogans Every member was encouraged to talk about
and group names. Then the fun began. We had the day and themselves. It was a session of
different games to complete in a limited time and wonderful memories and wisdom. The entire
everyone was so cheerful and enthusiastic. We experience was so thrilling and memorable
had so much fun completing this variety of games for me. I must say there could not have been
one by one. We solved problems that emerged a more perfect day. Therefore, I should say
during the games by strategizing, bringing that it was a refreshing event organized by
each other’s abilities to the table, confronting the club to boost the member engagement
adversities, and working together as a team. and team spirit apart from its professionalism.

To encounter another joyful time, next, we Article by:
Jeewanthi Wijesinghe
decided to cool off at the swimming pool,

not much of swimming but a lot of laughing,

giggling, walking to and fro of the pool,

27 splashing water at each other, taking photos,
bathing from the basin, doing all sorts of jokes.

Due to the global pandemic that hindered Shifting
the free-willed lifestyle of the modern human, to virtual
each human being was forced to adapt world
novel situations to maintain uninterrupted
sustainability through innovative means.
Consequently, the abundant internet access
helped output many traditional ways of life as
their modified virtual replicas that promoted
incessant interpersonal relationships. Similarly,
LED KLN, as an organization dedicated to
represent the link between the corporate world
and the undergraduate, successfully adapted
to the situation through solution-oriented and
flexible methodologies to keep its performance
up to date.

The first obstacle faced by LED KLN was the The most recent endeavor of LED KLN being
possibility of maintaining its annual schedule its contribution to the University of Kelaniya
when physical gatherings were strictly not an Career Fair 2021, the involved members
option. Therefore LED KLN took the initiative managed to both complete their academic
to conduct virtual events that resulted in the goals and extracurricular responsibilities by
growth of both its members and the organization understanding each other’s situation and
itself. Consequently, with the utmost effort acting according to a carefully laid plan.
of its members, the organization held the
Leadership Conference, the STEP Series, and Finally, the organization was able to perform
LED KLN Business School 2020 in a virtual up to its desired standards which consequently
environment which attracted a large audience. led both internal and external parties to
Similarly, the promotions of the events were acknowledge the organization’s adaptability
done through the immense efforts of their and solution-oriented nature. The team bond
Organizing Committees under the guidance of created from the senior members to junior
the Executive Board. In addition, by extracting members influenced a friendly environment
and manipulating the immense potential in that motivated every member to diligently
social media to maintain both the internal contribute towards building a bridge between
and external affairs of the organization, LED the undergraduate and the corporate world
KLN could create a favorable environment to under a globally challenging situation. Similarly,
achieve its goals. LED KLN could successfully fulfill its annual
goals through collective determination and
Next, it should be noted that member commitment.
relationships within the initiative continued to
flourish contrary to the hardships caused by Article by:
the lack of physical gatherings. Due to the Dilsha Kavindi
strong team bond created through mutual
understanding, members were encouraged
to push through difficult situations as a unified
whole.

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EXPERT
REVIEW

FROM

To enter the competitive corporate world it’s not 2. In which field does your company have
only enough being high academically, but also the most number of services?
possessing leadership and soft skills required.
So this time the Marketing director of Champ In the beginning we started developing health
IT Mr. Thoshaka Wijethunga shares his useful applications to the U.S.A. and currently our
insight on how an undergraduate should services have been expanded into more
develop the professional skills required for domains such as insurance, entertainment,
today’s competitive corporate world. inventions and E- commerce.

1. What is your company’s background, 3. How does your company distinguish
and what are the services that you are your brand from other competitors? As
offering to Sri Lanka? a company, how did you make your vis-
Champ IT is our mother company which has been ibility in society?
established in Lands vale the U.S.A in the year
2011 and in Sri Lanka we are running as Champ There are two aspects which distinguish our
Soft Pvt Ltd and the CEO in our company is Mr. brand from others : customer service and how
Jeewa Perera. As a company we commenced we care for our employees. As a company,
developing health care applications to the health we are responsible and dedicated to serve to
system in the U.S.A. with a couple of clients and the client in any time even though we have 13
a couple of developers and over the years we hours gap of working hours as we are working
have been able to expand our team into 55 to U.S.A In employee development, considering
members. the team of employees as a family and the great
synergy between the team and the management
29 are other reasons behind our success, , I think
those are the two reasons which are behind our
success over 10 years.

4. In LED KLN, we always try to “empower 7. When it comes to the corporate world,
youth striving for excellence.” As a both professional and educational
reputed company in Sri Lanka, what skills need to have in employees.
do you think about LED KLN? How How do these two skills help to create
does LED KLN help undergraduates to an employee who is prepared for a
develop themselves and be ready for competitive world?
the corporate world? In the Corporate world you need both professional
and educational skills and professionalism is
I have engaged LED KLN a couple of months more required. For an instance in today the
back and this is a main concept every university companies which have huge success such
should have. 20 years ago, in my university life I as Google, Facebook they give consider the
didn’t have this kind of opportunity and exposure professionalism or the mentality of people. So
to technology.. This is what even we expect in we can get more qualifications with time and
the Corporate world and it is amazing and we now there are many opportunities to improve
should appreciate what LED KLN is doing and it educational skills and professional skills.
helps the corporate sector even.
8. When did you partner up with LED
5. Our key features are “Leadership,” KLN? What do you think about the
“Empowerment,” and “Development”? partnership with LED KLN?
How are these values essential to have I have partnered up with LED KLN a couple
in our youth? How can those benefit of months ago with Business school and it
them in their future? is really helpful even for us. Also we should
really appreciate your effort to engage the
Yes, currently every company in the Corporate undergraduates with the corporate world.
world wants to take the leadership of everybody.
Even you can have some CEO qualities and 9. What is your message to members of
when we interview the candidates we give LED KLN?
the priority to the people who have worked in Actually you all are doing a great job and keep
Organizing committees as they possess these going. The undergraduates who have joined
qualities and are convenient to train them. So with LED KLN will realize the importance of
LED KLN takes that quality from students. joining with this in future. It is hard to deal with
this pandemic situation but never give up.
6. We always try to remove the gap between
undergraduates and the corporate Interviewed by:
world while building influential leaders Haifa Ilyas
with soft skills. In your opinion, how
important are these soft skills for a Article by:
fresh graduate/ intern? Samadhi Hansika

Soft skills are very important when you come
into the corporate world as fresh graduates
and interns. For instance, in universities you
are academically and technically supported
but improving soft skills will be important even
to manage the challenges within the corporate
sector as you are working with a matured and
experienced crowd.

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TALK WITH

SLINTEC

SLINTEC, Sri Lanka Institute of 2. In which field does your company have
Nanotechnology Pvt. Ltd is a pioneer in the greatest number of services?
Nano and advanced technology research in
Sri Lanka. We had the privilege of getting At the moment we have six focus areas for
an insight about the company from their research: Sustainable agriculture, Smart
Assistant Manager- Business Development, textiles, Printable electronics and sensors,
Ms. Eugene Maheshi Fernando. Medical diagnosis and preventive medicine,
Minerals and composites, and Energy. With the
1. What is your company’s background current pandemic situation and the emergency
and what are the services that you are requirements of the country, we have come up
offering? with several innovations in several areas. In
history, we have also done a lot of research
SLINTEC is a private-public partnership related to Textiles and Agriculture, Minerals
between the government of Sri Lanka and eight and composite areas, and developed patented
leading private sector companies. Our main technologies that were transferred to private
purpose is to do innovative research using companies. We cannot limit our services
nanotechnology and advanced technologies. just to one sector; we have offered different
Mainly, the services we offer include contract- services to different industries.
based research projects for the private sector
as well as government institutes. ‘SLINTEC
Start-Up Engine’ is another initiative by
SLINTEC to help entrepreneurs, especially
those with innovative ideas to bring their
products to the market using science-based
research. There is a large variety of equipment
available at SLINTEC. We provide incubation
space and modular labs to conduct research
and development projects for outside clients.
We are the main research institute in the
country that are offering services related to
nanotechnology and advanced technology-
related research.

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3. In LED KLN, we always try to ‘empower Being a part of LED KLN will help you not to
youth striving for excellence. As a feel alienated in the corporate culture and
reputed company in Sri Lanka, what world as this gap between the undergraduates
do you think about LED KLN? How and the corporate world is eradicated through
does LED KLN help undergraduates to the familiarization, exposure that one gets
develop themselves and be ready for the through the club. To sustain in any industry, you
corporate world? need teamwork, leadership, communication,
presentation, and problem-solving skills, etc. I
I got to know about LED KLN through one of think the younger generation will be equipped
the events that I participated in. It helps the with all of these by participating in the club
students to get an understanding of business activities.
which is an effective way to empower youth.
It is a mechanism for the youth to be ready 6. You joined us through Ideathon, you
to embrace the forthcoming challenges in the were a judge for the pitching part. So,
industrial sector. I have seen the endeavors what do you think about the partnership
that you have carried out to conduct awareness with LED KLN?
sessions with your colleagues about the
business world. I admire this initiative by LED I think that was a very good opportunity for me
KLN. to connect with the university students. So, I
like the way university students developed
4. Our key features are ‘leadership’, their entrepreneurship skills and personalities
‘empowerment’, and ‘development’. How through Ideathon. Like what you did in Ideathon,
are these values essential to have in our at SLINTEC we have pitching sessions, where
youth? How can those benefit them in we bring new ideas out and convert them to
their future? commercialize research projects.

If I talk about leadership first, we need leaders 7. What is your message to members of
at every point. One cannot define a leader LED KLN?
as a key position bearer like the head of a
company. Individually, everyone got to be My most fundamental message to
leaders in both the professional as well as undergraduates is to develop their skills
personal lives. Empowerment is one of the while studying. Discover your potential. I
things you promote at LED KLN. We will encourage you to do more events, empower
develop as a country when have good leaders the undergraduates to be good leaders while
who empower others to be good leaders. developing themselves.

5. We always try to remove the gap between As I mentioned earlier, SLINTEC also helps
undergraduates and the corporate world undergraduates or any other person to pitch
while building influential leaders with soft their ideas and come up with startups with
skills. In your opinion, how important are ‘SLINTEC Startup Engine’. You can be an
these soft skills for a fresh graduate or entrepreneur while being an undergraduate.
intern? We will be launching our third round in June
or July. If you have an idea to come up with
For those who are in the executive an innovative product, keep in touch with
committee of LED KLN, encountering SLINTECStartup Engine. All the best!
individuals with different ideas and coming
up with a collective decision must have Interviewed by:
been familiar by now. Things are similar in Haifa Ilyas
the corporate world but on a different scale.
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MEMBERS’ Within the past few days, with my Experience as
THOUGHTS an Organizing Committee Member in Business
School 2021, I learned and broadened my skills
Chathuskee Amuwatta in communication, attitude and work ethics. And
I gained the best way to communicate with both
New Member individuals and large groups. Knowing how to
work well with a team is an essential skill for any
Heading into the covid outbreak, especially with career, so LED up-skilled me on how to do this
everything that has happened in 2021, I think by putting me in situations where I was required
this is a good time to reflect on what we are to take advice from others, as well as give my
grateful for.. own.
Much like for LED!
First of all, I want to highlight that I feel grateful In the future, the organization you choose
to be a LED KLN member. From the very begin- to participate in will include a diverse group
ning, I learned that there’s nothing we can get of people, so knowing how different people
without any commitment and dedication. How- respond and react to certain situations will
ever, I want to remark that the LED follows huge help me to develop my skills in presenting
effective ways. and implementing ideas. LED offered me this
Joining as a student to the LED organization, experience to determine how I should present
I got many opportunities to learn more about and to go with opportunities to improve in public
myself, my goals, and my strengths. I learned speaking and gain confidence in myself as an
how we have to handle certain situations in an individual.
organizational setting. And also, I was able to LED has opened the doors towards the external
find out what I was good at, and what needs to world to develop professional relationships.

33 Concentrating on degree work is important
during an undergraduate program but giving
your mind a break is necessary and beneficial.
While taking part in LED KLN activities, I was
able to socialize with like-minded individuals
and learned a lot from them.

Another simple fact is that I had lots of fun with
LED. Meeting new people, making new friends,
and participating in activities, helped me to iden-
tify and improve my enthusiastic feeling towards
LED.

At last, I want to thank LED KLN for making me a
courageous individual to face the future. Thank
you LED KLN!

“This club is for members only.

”But once you join, membership

lasts for an eternity

-Ellen Schreiber-

Thank You LED KLN

While I’m writing this, something suddenly MEMBERS’
comes into my head. It’s a wolf pack. Wolves THOUGHTS
are known for travelling in tight-knit packs with
very strict social rankings, forcing them to be
expert communicators. The wolf’s howl isn’t
just for communicating over long distances or
distinguishing between packs. Some scientists
believe that wolves howl communally to help
strengthen social bonds and camaraderie. LED
KLN is like a wolf pack. We communicate with
each other and pass our experiences to others.

I still remember the day I first joined LED KLN.
Having a little knowledge about it and a little
confidence, I actively participated in a countless
number of activities during the past few years.
It felt like, for the first time, I had accomplished
a lot of my own. When I joined LED KLN, I had
no idea what it was. I was a bit uncertain. While
passing the time, I learned what it is? LED KLN
is a Family.

If someone asks what is the objective of the Lakshika Rathnayake
LED? LED KLN Bridges the gap between
undergraduates and corporate sectors, but Old Member
as a LED family member, I must say LED is
not just a club.; it gives us the opportunity Some days we had meetings for more than
to build ourselves. No one forces you to get three to four hours via zoom without sleeping,
responsibilities at LED KLN. We must take them chatting, gossiping and so on. We didn’t even
voluntarily. It’s a massive stage for us to show feel tired or sleepy while working as a team. I
our performance. LED has given us the freedom had met a lot of lovely people. I met so many
to show our talents and build skills that we want. professionals while working on the LED. While
working as an External Relations coordinator at
While working with the LED family, I learnt LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2020, I met a lot
things that I cannot learn from any other place. of beautiful souls. They were industry experts,
I still believe my attitudes, personality and professionals, but they were very humble and
professional skills were developed through LED generous as well..
KLN and I am grateful for that. When I was
selected to the STEP organizing committee for In my university life, LED KLN has a special
the first time, I was a bit uncertain. I was selected place in my heart. It’s a place which I recognized
as Delegates Coordinator. I didn’t have any idea who I am, where I improved my skills and where
about that role. Thanks to my crew, within a I found lot of beautiful souls. LED KLN is a huge
few days, I figured it out very easily. Each and family with lots of kindhearted people, talent
every Organizing Committee that I have worked tanks, professionals, mentors and wonderful
on was really thrilling and hardworking. I still leaders. LED KLN is asking us to build ourselves
remember IDEATHON 2020 OC team. I was the and proud. So, I am very proud of me and proud
Vice President of the Human Resources team. as a member of LED KLN.

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