Of Bajaj Tuk Tuks And Pyramids - MDI

29th September, 2017. 5 AM. – The Selection. Insomniac. Restless. Zombie. These were the words that had already started doing the rounds considering that the internship season had just started. This night/ early morning was one such example and having faced a couple of grueling rounds of interviews, I was finally selected by Bajaj Auto, India’s largest automotive company. Initial thoughts: Brand – Check. Sales and Marketing – Check. Stipend – Check. So surely it was a great catch and I personally heaved a huge sigh of relief that I was finally getting a chance to intern in a company which had made heart touching ads of Bajaj V.

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Time Value Of My Campus - MDI

The first lesson I got from my B-school life experience was the value of time. Despite getting ready 10 minutes prior to the lecture, I got late to the very first class by 1 minute due to some confusion regarding the room number. I was asked to remain outside and it was the moment of realisation for me. There are also other instances which made me realise the importance of time. We are being subjected to a truckload of stress in the form of a barrage of case studies, attendance rules, presentations, quizzes and hectic and packed schedules. All this rigour is helping us in enhancing our time management skills. In our marketing class, our professor has made a rule that whoever dozes off for 30 seconds or more has to dance infront of the whole class. After a couple of such performances from my class mates, I realised the value of a second. Till now, I have learnt that it is best to take everything in the B-school life with an open mind, a willingness to learn and a smile as it is like an examination which nobody can prepare for.

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King Of Kings - MDI

MBA is often called the peoples degree. Being a team player is one of the most important aspects that management teaches us. And in an MBA more than being a team player it is about making friends who will stand by you through all the sleepless nights and internships disappointments. During my first month at MDI, this bonding and team spirit is what is my most memorable memory. Impromptu assignments, last minute placement activities and sessions and company applications was basically how each day of my MBA was treating me. Fatigue was something that could not be afforded and sleep became a luxury. Amidst all this hustle bustle and changes came the much awaited section sports war -the KOK- as we called it. Expanded as the King of Kings, the KOK was one event after the stressful induction programme of MDI which served as a path of immense team bonding and display of love for our class. The KOK is a five day long sports event where the six sections of the first year compete with each other in sports ranging from chess to football. All the students in a section team up in order to win that one title of the King of Kings to maintain their dominance as the best section throughout the two years. That feeling to prove the worth our section and in some way establish supremacy united the section in a way which a whole month of classes and assignments could not. The excitement for the event was so much that a week before it teams were designated within our sections for designing section logo, deciding section name and printing of t-shirts. The tension and anxiety, that the assignments were offering us from a month and which did not allow us to take out time even for small activities, suddenly was channelized as a motivation to complete things on time and make time to cheer our section or participate in matches. The most beautiful and worth remembering moment was when we had 5 assignments and task lined up but still to maintain the enthusiasm and support of our players we went with our laptops in hand for cheering. Injuries, stress, losses, victories, happiness, excitement, adrenaline rush all these feelings and emotions marked our five days of journey of KOK and the aura was such that no matter what the emotion was one thing which always bought a smile and strength was that sense of togetherness that we are there for each other. This was the most memorable incidence of my b-school life.

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A Transformational Journey To MDI

By the time I joined MDI, I had heard enough stories and experiences to know that my simple life was about to go for a spin. I confidently expected that this b-school journey will be a transformational one, a happy one, a very hectic one, disappointing one, all of this at the same time. I was sure that over the two years I will develop myself professionally, backed by better skills and knowledge. And I do see that happening eventually, adding something to myself every day. I began my journey as an amateur fresher going on the way to be a manager. Each day starts with a task and ends with a submission, only to prepare for the next one. If I were to say that it is only about projects, I would be lying. In the middle of these projects, there are creative activities, sports, food, hostel drama, dog-love and lots of serious fun involved. It is true that some days get frustrating, sometimes overly exhausting, but I am here for these very experiences that challenge me. The best thing about MDI is that it doesn’t teach one to be a professional but imprints that into our vey soul for the rest of our lives.

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Mandevians And MDI

MDI is one of India’s most premium college nestled in the heart of the country – India. I joined the institute’s PGPM programme batch of 2018-2020. Re-joining college after 2 years of work experience, made me apprehensive about me finding my place here. Will I be a misfit? Will I be able to thrive in the academic environment again? With these apprehensions, I joined the college. The first few days of the induction were intense. We were given tasks and tight deadlines. Though tiring, we grew closer together as a batch and learnt a lot. Moreover, our seniors arranged for addresses by many industry leaders and we got the opportunity to interact with them and learn about the practical aspects of the business. The person who inspired me the most was Amit Boni, the current vice president of Smartron and the ex- Managing director of Motorola. An Alum of our college, he told us about his journey after graduating from MDI. The part that most struck a chord with me was the turnaround he was able to achieve for Motorola and how his idea for online sales of mobiles revived the company. I see a similar opportunity in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail. Though the online channel of the arm ABOF, failed to take-off as expected, I still believe that the online world has a big potential and investing in it will give huge dividends. I believe, rather than establishing a separate brand of ABOF, the online channel should work as a complement to ABG’s current fashion offerings of Pantaloons, Allen Solly and Van Heusen, under the Pantaloons brand which should be promoted and leveraged to create an online store. The previous firm I worked with has worked with Pantaloons and my colleagues told us about the distribution and SCM strength of Pantaloons, which will complement well with the online presence.

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Rahul - My Inspiration At MDI

I joined MDI Gurgaon on 14th June 2018 and there have been many instances which I had not expected to see in college. Many of these experiences were nostalgic while some were new and could only be experienced while at a B-school.

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My Dynamic Campus - MDI

The campus of MDI is really unique with plush green gardens and tree cover. While still being in the heart of one of the most polluted cities in India you never feel the pollution. One of the things that I find really comforting is the location of the campus which gives you all the luxuries of the internet and the city while still shielding you in some manner. The experience in MDI has been quite unique for me. It is the first time I am living in a hostel. It is really a different experience living in Gurgaon after coming from Gujarat. It is really fun meeting people coming from various different parts of the country, I really experienced the diversity that our country offers. It has been a great experience knowing about various cultures and different stories, experience and differences of each other. The bonding that we have created among us as a batch in such a short time is astonishing while also being relieving and comforting. It was really fun to make new friends and that happiness when you find people with common interests and the discussions on various things from books to sports. Life at MDI is very dynamic, it changes in split seconds from excruciating work to a fun and party environment and again back to work. The academic environment is rigorous and it was very difficult and overwhelming at first but after a time you start developing good time management skills and start adjusting to the rigour. It has been a really unique experience till now with various ups and downs and it is the best experience with a lot of memories being created in such a short time and many more I am sure will be created in this short span of two years.

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On Being A CR - MDI

Before coming to MDI, I used to be an introvert who liked to stay in his comfort zone and preferred working alone than working in a team. Just like the saying goes, “Too many cooks spoil the broth” I preferred doing things my own way. Even when I worked in committees for college fests I used to take up an independent role and fully involved myself with that particular role without thinking about the overall picture. Coming to MDI, I discovered something which contradicts my preconceived notions. The B-school culture has an air of ecstasy about it which brought out the extrovert out of me. I started initiating conversations, interacting and socializing with people and there on became so popular that I ran for the class representative elections and won. After becoming the class representative, I could no longer resolve to my old method of taking up independent roles. I had to manage my whole batch. I realized the importance of working in teams, delegating tasks and including people to make contributions accordingly. It may be true that “too many cooks spoil the broth”, but when one is managing a big team you need helping hands and one can never aspire to be a good leader unless one delegate and does not micromanage. I organized a sports and creativity event KOK- King of Kings wherein I planned the budget for my section, allocated them under the necessary overheads and then organized teams to carry out the different events, thereby providing immense experience and learning on how to be able to manage people successfully. As someone who aspires to be a successful HR manager one day, I believe my learning through this experience can go a long way in equipping me with the appropriate skill set.

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Of Bajaj Tuk Tuks And Pyramids - MDI

29th September, 2017. 5 AM. – The Selection. Insomniac. Restless. Zombie. These were the words that had already started doing the rounds considering that the internship season had just started. This night/ early morning was one such example and having faced a couple of grueling rounds of interviews, I was finally selected by Bajaj Auto, India’s largest automotive company. Initial thoughts: Brand – Check. Sales and Marketing – Check. Stipend – Check. So surely it was a great catch and I personally heaved a huge sigh of relief that I was finally getting a chance to intern in a company which had made heart touching ads of Bajaj V.

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Time Value Of My Campus - MDI

The first lesson I got from my B-school life experience was the value of time. Despite getting ready 10 minutes prior to the lecture, I got late to the very first class by 1 minute due to some confusion regarding the room number. I was asked to remain outside and it was the moment of realisation for me. There are also other instances which made me realise the importance of time. We are being subjected to a truckload of stress in the form of a barrage of case studies, attendance rules, presentations, quizzes and hectic and packed schedules. All this rigour is helping us in enhancing our time management skills. In our marketing class, our professor has made a rule that whoever dozes off for 30 seconds or more has to dance infront of the whole class. After a couple of such performances from my class mates, I realised the value of a second. Till now, I have learnt that it is best to take everything in the B-school life with an open mind, a willingness to learn and a smile as it is like an examination which nobody can prepare for.

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King Of Kings - MDI

MBA is often called the peoples degree. Being a team player is one of the most important aspects that management teaches us. And in an MBA more than being a team player it is about making friends who will stand by you through all the sleepless nights and internships disappointments. During my first month at MDI, this bonding and team spirit is what is my most memorable memory. Impromptu assignments, last minute placement activities and sessions and company applications was basically how each day of my MBA was treating me. Fatigue was something that could not be afforded and sleep became a luxury. Amidst all this hustle bustle and changes came the much awaited section sports war -the KOK- as we called it. Expanded as the King of Kings, the KOK was one event after the stressful induction programme of MDI which served as a path of immense team bonding and display of love for our class. The KOK is a five day long sports event where the six sections of the first year compete with each other in sports ranging from chess to football. All the students in a section team up in order to win that one title of the King of Kings to maintain their dominance as the best section throughout the two years. That feeling to prove the worth our section and in some way establish supremacy united the section in a way which a whole month of classes and assignments could not. The excitement for the event was so much that a week before it teams were designated within our sections for designing section logo, deciding section name and printing of t-shirts. The tension and anxiety, that the assignments were offering us from a month and which did not allow us to take out time even for small activities, suddenly was channelized as a motivation to complete things on time and make time to cheer our section or participate in matches. The most beautiful and worth remembering moment was when we had 5 assignments and task lined up but still to maintain the enthusiasm and support of our players we went with our laptops in hand for cheering. Injuries, stress, losses, victories, happiness, excitement, adrenaline rush all these feelings and emotions marked our five days of journey of KOK and the aura was such that no matter what the emotion was one thing which always bought a smile and strength was that sense of togetherness that we are there for each other. This was the most memorable incidence of my b-school life.

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A Transformational Journey To MDI

By the time I joined MDI, I had heard enough stories and experiences to know that my simple life was about to go for a spin. I confidently expected that this b-school journey will be a transformational one, a happy one, a very hectic one, disappointing one, all of this at the same time. I was sure that over the two years I will develop myself professionally, backed by better skills and knowledge. And I do see that happening eventually, adding something to myself every day. I began my journey as an amateur fresher going on the way to be a manager. Each day starts with a task and ends with a submission, only to prepare for the next one. If I were to say that it is only about projects, I would be lying. In the middle of these projects, there are creative activities, sports, food, hostel drama, dog-love and lots of serious fun involved. It is true that some days get frustrating, sometimes overly exhausting, but I am here for these very experiences that challenge me. The best thing about MDI is that it doesn’t teach one to be a professional but imprints that into our vey soul for the rest of our lives.

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Mandevians And MDI

MDI is one of India’s most premium college nestled in the heart of the country – India. I joined the institute’s PGPM programme batch of 2018-2020. Re-joining college after 2 years of work experience, made me apprehensive about me finding my place here. Will I be a misfit? Will I be able to thrive in the academic environment again? With these apprehensions, I joined the college. The first few days of the induction were intense. We were given tasks and tight deadlines. Though tiring, we grew closer together as a batch and learnt a lot. Moreover, our seniors arranged for addresses by many industry leaders and we got the opportunity to interact with them and learn about the practical aspects of the business. The person who inspired me the most was Amit Boni, the current vice president of Smartron and the ex- Managing director of Motorola. An Alum of our college, he told us about his journey after graduating from MDI. The part that most struck a chord with me was the turnaround he was able to achieve for Motorola and how his idea for online sales of mobiles revived the company. I see a similar opportunity in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail. Though the online channel of the arm ABOF, failed to take-off as expected, I still believe that the online world has a big potential and investing in it will give huge dividends. I believe, rather than establishing a separate brand of ABOF, the online channel should work as a complement to ABG’s current fashion offerings of Pantaloons, Allen Solly and Van Heusen, under the Pantaloons brand which should be promoted and leveraged to create an online store. The previous firm I worked with has worked with Pantaloons and my colleagues told us about the distribution and SCM strength of Pantaloons, which will complement well with the online presence.

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Rahul - My Inspiration At MDI

I joined MDI Gurgaon on 14th June 2018 and there have been many instances which I had not expected to see in college. Many of these experiences were nostalgic while some were new and could only be experienced while at a B-school.

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My Dynamic Campus - MDI

The campus of MDI is really unique with plush green gardens and tree cover. While still being in the heart of one of the most polluted cities in India you never feel the pollution. One of the things that I find really comforting is the location of the campus which gives you all the luxuries of the internet and the city while still shielding you in some manner. The experience in MDI has been quite unique for me. It is the first time I am living in a hostel. It is really a different experience living in Gurgaon after coming from Gujarat. It is really fun meeting people coming from various different parts of the country, I really experienced the diversity that our country offers. It has been a great experience knowing about various cultures and different stories, experience and differences of each other. The bonding that we have created among us as a batch in such a short time is astonishing while also being relieving and comforting. It was really fun to make new friends and that happiness when you find people with common interests and the discussions on various things from books to sports. Life at MDI is very dynamic, it changes in split seconds from excruciating work to a fun and party environment and again back to work. The academic environment is rigorous and it was very difficult and overwhelming at first but after a time you start developing good time management skills and start adjusting to the rigour. It has been a really unique experience till now with various ups and downs and it is the best experience with a lot of memories being created in such a short time and many more I am sure will be created in this short span of two years.

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On Being A CR - MDI

Before coming to MDI, I used to be an introvert who liked to stay in his comfort zone and preferred working alone than working in a team. Just like the saying goes, “Too many cooks spoil the broth” I preferred doing things my own way. Even when I worked in committees for college fests I used to take up an independent role and fully involved myself with that particular role without thinking about the overall picture. Coming to MDI, I discovered something which contradicts my preconceived notions. The B-school culture has an air of ecstasy about it which brought out the extrovert out of me. I started initiating conversations, interacting and socializing with people and there on became so popular that I ran for the class representative elections and won. After becoming the class representative, I could no longer resolve to my old method of taking up independent roles. I had to manage my whole batch. I realized the importance of working in teams, delegating tasks and including people to make contributions accordingly. It may be true that “too many cooks spoil the broth”, but when one is managing a big team you need helping hands and one can never aspire to be a good leader unless one delegate and does not micromanage. I organized a sports and creativity event KOK- King of Kings wherein I planned the budget for my section, allocated them under the necessary overheads and then organized teams to carry out the different events, thereby providing immense experience and learning on how to be able to manage people successfully. As someone who aspires to be a successful HR manager one day, I believe my learning through this experience can go a long way in equipping me with the appropriate skill set.

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