The Orientation Programme for the 4th batch of Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and the 2nd batch of Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at IIM Raipur concluded on Sunday.
Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Chhattisgarh Vivek Dhand presided over the valedictory session as Chief Guest. He enlightened the students with his wise words that a person’s success is not determined by his intelligence alone but is largely dependent on his character.
B.l. Agarwal, Managing Director, GPIl in his Keynote address advised the students that the only way to overcome obstacles and hurdles in life is by hard work and perseverance. He gave numerous examples from his personal life to understand the true essence of leadership and leading.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, Indian Institute of Management Raipur, complimented the students for the enthusiasm and response shown by them during the orientation programme. He motivated the students to keep up the enthusiasm and take the same to the corporate world.
The new entrants received management mantras by some of the most eminent personalities from the corporate world and bureaucracy. “We don’t advertise to consumers anymore. We strike conversations with them.” With this note, Tarun Chauhan, Managing Partner, JWT, enlightened the gathering on marketing strategies. Contextualising advertisements against Indian backdrop has been the success mantra for Mr.Chauhan.
Dr. B.l.Tiwari, Divisional Commissioner, Chhattisgarh, motivated the future managers of India to follow their dreams and achieve their goals. He highlighted the importance of being optimistic in life at all times.
Amit Agnihotri,Chairman, MBA Universe inspired the students to take the road less taken. He emphasized that passion; humility and discipline are the three virtues of a successful entrepreneur.
Swami Satyarupananda, Secretary of Ramkrishna Mission Raipur, addressed the students on ‘Management based on Indian ethics.’ He advised the students that self-management which starts with introspection is the secret of success for all managers.” Management is a part of life and life is not a part of management” were his concluding remarks.