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Vol. 01, No. 10 - October 2014

IIM-R CAMPUS CONNECT

IIM Rohtak’s 4th Management Conclave - Becoming the agents of change and building competencies for the evolving business environment

True agents of change see a future no one else does, and that vision does not let them rest. They do not lead change because it "makes sense" or because change is "necessary". They are willing to take bold action and accept the consequences. In order to be successful, businesses must shape their organisations to be more nimble, agile, talent-driven and sustainable. The two day long Management Conclave held engaging deliberations on the financial reform landscape, technological and social innovations, renewed risk focus and changing customers' needs whose strategic shifts are continuously reshaping the playing field at a global stage. The conclave was held to discuss these changing financial, technological, social and strategic shifts.

The keynote address was delivered by Mr Pankaj Dubey (Managing Director and Country Head India, Polaris), who started the discussion for the day by

emphasising the importance of time and technology changes and how one needs to adapt to these changes. He also said that, “To make great changes in the organisation, you will have to bring forward the competencies inside you”.

The first panel discussion was about mastering the disruptive changes by leveraging technological and social trends in marketing. Mr Raghuvesh Sarup (Director Sales, Microsoft India Pvt. Ltd.) quoted that, “Change is something we are paid to create and one should be the blue umbrella among the black ones”. Mr Sameer Kaul (COO, Metropolis India) pointed out that a visionary is someone who has the bird's eye view and also a worm's eye view at the same time. He also said that your brand should reach even the last mile consumer. Mr Sushobhan Chowdhury(Vice President and National Digital Strategist, J Walter Thompson)

HIGHLIGHTS

NCR Business Summit at IIMR to be held on Nov 1, 2014. Main Theme - “Sustaining High Business Performance in the chang ing economic environment”.

IIM Rohtak Mini Marathon: Run for the girl child to be held on 9th November 2014.

Winners of Flip Challenge 2014- Asit Singh (Rank 4, F i n a n c e & B a n k i n g Fundamentals), Sonal Garg (Rank 6, Corporate Banking) and Ankita Singh (Rank 19, Corporate Banking)

E Nroute- Session four and f i v e o f t h e s e r i e s w a s conducted on 10th and 18th of October repectively.

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and Mr Vineet Kumar (Director- Marketing, SAP India) also graced the occasion.

The second panel discussed the “Unconventional ways of managing talent and break through ideas on engaging talent”. Mr Amit Prakash (Associate VP-HR Business Partner Operations, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd) talked about key management and environmental challenges that every business faces. Mr Vinod Kumar (Senior Division Manager, LIC India) and Mr Sangeet Kumar (General Works Manager, Asian Paints) also presented their insightful views. “Impact of changing financial landscape on business strategies” was the topic of the third. Mr Hemant Manuj (Director, IDFC) advised that one has to deal with the uncertainties in the business to get ROI. Mr Anuj Aggarwal (CFO and Director Finance, Canon India Private Limited), Mr Lalit Malik (CFO, Dabur India Limited) were the other esteemed panelists to grace the occasion.

The first panel of day two of the Conclave saw spirited discussion on the need for supply chain integration in the era of consolidation. Mr Baldeep Singh (GM-E-commerce, Walmart) was heard saying that E-commerce is not just about delivering products at your doorstep, but also ensuring that the products go live as soon as they are available. Mr Kshmendra Narain (Head- Sales and Operations, Swarovski) said that the concept of free delivery has existed for brick and mortar companies as well. They have had to align it with volumes of business and JIT inventory. Mr Suben Rana (VP- Operations, Bajaj Motors Ltd.) spoke about what operations means to him- “Manufacturing in quality, in quantity and on-time delivery”. The next panel talked about the impact of rapidly changing technology on HR practices. Ms Kirti Raj (Head- HR North and East, FedEx Express) talked about Mobile Apps for training that have helped save time and brought in a personal touch. Mr Rakesh Seth (Senior VP- Group HR, Lloyd Group) said that the work, the workforce and the workplace are the greatest elements that build a business. Mr Sandeep Chatterjee (Global HR Offering Development Lead, Accenture Consulting) was also present and kept the audience engaged with his insightful thoughts.

The strategy panel of the conclave saw many industrial stalwarts sharing their ideas about building competitive advantage in a changing world. Mr Sanjay Modi (MD, Monster India), Mr Subhendu Roy (Senior Principal, A T Kearney) and Mr Vivek Sharma (Director- Strategy and Growth Initiatives, DuPont) were the esteemed speakers for the discussion. The last panel of the Management Conclave focused on new and innovative pricing and revenue sharing models in IT. Mr Sudhir Aggarwal (Senior Director, Oracle), Mr Wasim Mohd. (Director and IT infrastructure Lead Worldwide, Sapient), Mr Kamalendu Bali (Executive Director, Concentrix) and Mr Chittaranjan Jena (Sales Head- A&D and Offset Programmes India, Tech Mahindra) were among the eminent

speakers.

“Good things happen when you go for it”- Alan WebbWith an active participation of industrialists and dignitaries from diverse organizational domains, the Management Conclave saw an exchange of some profound and thoughtful ideas.

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IIM Rohtak joins Swachch Bharat Abhiyan in an attempt to change the mindset of people

The Swachch Bharat Abhiyan is not just an occasion for mere symbolism; rather it should be viewed as a great Vision. It aims to create an India with every village having pucca toilets for every house hold, clean roads and lanes, waste management system and clean water for all. Presently, if we analyse the "cleanliness standard" of our nation, we are confronted with a dismal picture. It is a result of not just the lack of equipment, manpower or resources, but also a huge shortage of "will" on part of us as citizens. So, instead of complaining about the state of cleanliness and being hopelessly optimistic about the change, one has to start participating in this noble cause by starting to keep his house and surroundings clean.

IIM Rohtak has always been the front runner in terms of encouraging the spirit of social responsibility among the students and the society at large; and Sparsh, The Social Development Cell of IIM Rohtak, organised a two day awareness campaign on the theme of “Sanitation, Public Hygiene and Waste management” in three villages of

Haryana, in an attempt to support the “Swachch Bharat Abhiyan.The first day of the campaign was focused on the students of a government school in the village of Majra. The students from the institute organised drawing competitions for the children of classes 1 to 5 on the themes of environmental cleanliness and hygiene. The elder students of classes 6 to 9 presented their views on cleanliness and displayed remarkable understanding of the issues that India faces in the field of public hygiene. Many of the deserving children were distributed prizes for their contribution to the campaign.

The second day saw action at government schools in the villages of KheriSadh and Garhi Bohar. There also, schoolchildren showcased their talents with drawings on the themes of cleanliness. The

students of classes 6 to 9 came up with speeches that highlighted that “Swachhta sarkaar ki nahi, humari zimmedari hai” (Cleanliness is the responsibility of all of us, not just the government). Prof. P Rameshan (Director, IIM Rohtak) was also present at Kheri Sadh to encourage the efforts of the students. There were prizes distributed to the students with the best drawings and speeches. Awareness campaigns were also held by Swabhav, the social initiative of IIM Rohtak towards the Girl Child, for women that focused on menstrual hygiene.We have miles to go if we want to achieve an "Entirely Clean India" with every household having toilets, clean water and clean surroundings. We as citizens should understand that cleanliness is not only a virtue but it is a collective responsibility. On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, the faculty and students together pledged to do their part for the Clean India campaign.

Volunteers of Change

The state of education in India is talked about at great length, and it is apparent to anyone that we have miles to go in achieving our full potential. You see students in rural areas studying in dire conditions, available resources not being put to their best use, real teaching never happening in the classrooms, and the innocent dreams of children getting crushed each day. In an attempt to do their part to omprove the current situation, students at IIM Rohtak have come forward and taken the initiative, ”Badte Kadam” with the support of Professor Venkatesh

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Murthy.

They identified kids in the age group of 3-16 years who are underprivileged and have no access to educational resources but possess a willingness to study and to learn. To do this, they went to Kabeer colony, a slum area in Rohtak. This area is concentrated of Ragpickers. They gathered around 50 kids who wanted to study and learn. They created education awareness among the parents around and convinced them to send their kids to study. Currently, they visit the colony every day at 5:30 pm and teach these kids for 1-2 hours. Health and hygiene awareness is also part of their agenda. On the very first day, they distributed writing boards and chalk to kids. Each day and each night, they work relentlessly to plan lessons and activities for these children. This noble initiative taken up by our students inspired many others in the surrounding areas and they came forward to provide their support.

There are many things like social consciousness, values, mindsets and sports, which are equally important as academics in shaping up beautiful minds. So as it is said that “Well begun is half done”, they have a larger aim of teaching these kids all these aspects of life. These under privileged kids also have their own dreams and aspirations in life like any other. Our aim is be to help these kids imbibe all the necessary education and mindsets so that they successfully accomplish their goals. Changing the country always needs volunteers, and it is our sincere hope that this beautiful effort by these volunteers from IIM Rohtak will inspire many others to step forward.

“Dance, Dance & Dance”- Dandiya Night at IIM R

On a breezy night in autumn, dancing to the rhythm of the dhol, IIM R got completely immersed in the celebration of Dandiya. The delectation was everywhere. A step. A swipe. A smile. Everyone relished many such sublime moments on the day. The zeal and vigor with which IIMR celebrates festivals has always been a reason for envy. With every passing year, the celebrations have become brighter and the ecstasy has reached new heights. Representations from different regions of this diverse country have made the life at IIM Rohtak more vibrant and

sparkling. The perfect mix of students from across our secular state has given us a vivid opportunity to experience the true essence of our authentic traditions and cultures.Dandiya is traditional folk dance form of Gujarat performed during Navaratri festival. The uniqueness of dandiya from the rest of the Indian dance forms is the use of colourful, musical sticks, its dress code and the scope it offers for improvisation, innovation and creativity.The coordinated dance by two gorgeous ladies of the PGP04 batch set the ball rolling for the night. Pretty ladies in traditional ghagra cholis with dazzling mirror works, and handsome gentlemen in their kurtas caught the attention of every spectator. It didn't matter whether we knew dandiya or not, but slowly all our steps converged to form the circle of merriment.