The annual interactive event —Industry Meet 2017 — for the industrialists from the region and adjacent areas was held at IIM Indore on Saturday. The event witnessed over 250 industrial leaders and specialists from numerous sectors, sharing their experience and knowledge with a huge gathering comprising of budding entrepreneurs, scholars, young managers and the students and faculty of IIM Indore.
Ashwani lohani, Chairman and Managing Director, Air India ltd. was the Chief Guest at the event. The objective of the meet was to understand the changing paradigms of the industry needs and accordingly change the curriculum for the participants.
The event began with the formal lamp lighting ceremony by the Chief Guest, along with Satish Nadiger, MD and CEO, John Deere; Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Indore and Professor NMK Bhatta, Chairperson, Industry Interface Committee and Faculty, IIM Indore.
Professor Bhatta welcomed the dignitaries and gave a brief introduction of all the guests.
Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan then addressed the gathering and shared his views on IIM Indore and its Industry Connect. He said that the purpose of Industry Interface Office is to connect with the industries not only with regards to executive educational programmes, but also to modify the curriculum for diversifying students’ knowledge.
‘The first year students have Industry Interface Programme, under which 95 projects were taken by the participants during the last year. This not only gives an exposure to the participants, but also helps the industry to find various solutions for the problems faced by the organisation’, he said. He also discussed about the Expert Talk Series and various other initiatives taken by the students to enhance industry connect.
This was followed by the talk by Ashwani lohani on the topic—‘Managerial Excellence in a Challenging Environment’. He began his speech appreciating the Industry Meet initiative and mentioned that such events help the students learn at a stage when they can easily grasp and quickly enhance their skills.
Addressing the gathering and sharing the importance of human values lohani said, “Before you jump to a conclusion and take a move ahead for your career, ask yourself, what is the purpose of your lifeIJ Do you just wish to be successful and famous and earn money; or you really want to develop as a human beingIJ”
He advised the students to understand that life is beyond great lifestyle and enjoyment—and we need to identify the true-self and take our aims forward slowly and steadily, getting over the setbacks and remaining strong. ‘Every youngster today wants to reach a top position in the sector he/she works in. Attaining a top position isn’t worthy, if you don’t use that position and power for the welfare of the society.”
Discussing about failures and fears, lohani said that every successful person is successful because he chose the path less chosen. “Most of us fear taking decisions, taking a path no one previously went ahead with, fear of losing or being harmed. But we need to learn to conquer our fears and be strong—create a world where the mind is without fear and the head is held high”, he quoted Rabindranath Tagore.