EDUCATION THAT ENCOMPASSES ALL

Management is an interesting career choice, if one was to look around, one would find that after having done a management program; people have gone on and done diverse things. From actors to models to fashion designers to artists, management students have gone on to create a name for themselves in almost every sphere of life. One of the reasons for this success is the fact that management is supposed to be common sense and it develops and enhances the ability of an individual to be more successful in life and get a hold of his life. Most of what is taught in a management class room is in fact derived from the basic things in life. The fact that managers put a spin on it and present the same in a new light is the reason why the subject is today looked upon as some sort of science possessed by a select few. Obviously this statement doesn’t hold true for all subjects in management. There are a number of complex subjects which need to be paid attention to and cant be looked at in the same irreverent way as maybe some of the others. What is interesting to note however is the fact that management not only teaches you how to work in the corporate world, it also enables you to be successful at a host of other things. Managing relationships, is for example just another bonus that one gets with a management education.

In this issue of Dare to think beyond, we have covered the success stories of two individuals who have gone on to chart different career paths. While Ms. Aparna Kumar is a successful model and has gone on to conquer dizzying heights in her chosen profession, Mr. Deepak Shah is a successful entrepreneur who started his own firm and is today regarded highly by his clients and his peers in the industry. Both these individuals have taken the road filled with obstacles and have gone on to emerge better and stronger than before. As it is, an entrepreneur’s contribution to the economy is often larger as he provides employment to many others and is more or less responsible for the sustenance of an ecosystem that surrounds his company. Starting from vendors to suppliers to distributors, everyone is dependent on the organization for their growth and development. Almost all institutional areas or business districts have seen the growth of these small vendors who ensure that the demand generated in that area is in some measure satisfied by what they have to offer. Often such places serve as incubation centers for ideas and once in a while, a true path breaking idea comes along and is the next big thing. A majority of the home grown concepts have taken shape in this manner and have gone on to redefine the business landscape. There are enough examples of such Ideas taking shape and fortifying into some big and truly entrepreneurial.

Change Beckons Us All

It was heartening to see the response of some of the protestors who took to the streets protesting the inaction of the government and the police in the infamous Delhi gang rape case. While a lot has been said about the protest and their efficacy, the fact remains that we are witnessing the awakening of the youth in this country. For the first time has the country seen the collection of so many young people who swung into action and stood their ground against the establishment. This trend is both encouraging as well as disturbing for the government, as in the future these youngsters would probably be in a position to constructively effect change. The fact is that they are transforming into a force to be reckoned with no longer can one dismiss this as the “boil of young blood” and merely pay lip service by offering platitudes. Today the youth demand change and in most cases have an extremely clear idea of what that change means. I say so because this has already gone a step beyond just being a trend and has now almost become a phenomenon. We have seen the impact that the Arab spring has had on the society and the changes that it was able to bring about. Already there are murmurs of dissent in our neighboring countries and things seem to be on the verge of spilling over. Governments across the world have to be sensitive towards the youth as much as they are towards other classes as today tolerance levels have shrunk and people are willing to exercise their democratic right a lot more than what was done in the past. In the future governments and their functionaries would have to be extremely careful about the impact of the policies and strategies on the youth of the country. Keeping all this in mind and seeing the changing landscape I have reason to believe that real and actionable change is just around the corner. These are indeed interesting times to be living in!!

In this issue of “Dare To Think Beyond”, we have featured two alumni who have climbed the ladder of success by working hard and continuously growing and evolving with the roles and the organizations that they have worked with. While Mr. Manish Chhetri has been working with various organizations in marketing roles over the years, Ms. Namita Chhetri has been spearheading the Market Research division (ICMR) at Planman consulting whilst also contributing to the institute in its various endeavors. They are both stellar examples of the values that IIPM imbibes in its students of hard work, perseverance and commitment. Their journey with the institute started when they joined the program at the institute and has continued from then. Both have found the perfect match in one another and have been married for twelve years now and they continue to share similar passions and interests. We at the institute salute the spirit and enthusiasm with which these two individuals tackle the various challenges that life throws at them and wish them all the very best for the future.