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Leverage Your Listening Skills - To Lead

Leverage Your Listening Skills - To Lead

Some of the finest business leaders I have had the privilege of meeting, had one thing in common-  they were all, good listeners! Listening is truly an Art!  We all hear, but very few of us, listen!

Srinivasan R
Marico's Next Gen - From IIM Bangalore To Dubai To PPO 

Marico's Next Gen - From IIM Bangalore To Dubai To PPO 

Marico in association with InsideIIM.com present to you a new series called 'Marico's Next Gen' wherein we showcase the journeys of the new recruits at Marico who successfully converted their internships to a PPO. This will include their challenges, preparation and  experiences for an internship and job at Marico. Marico is one of the fastest moving FMCG companies of the country and these fresh recruits called the Next Gen together will lead Marico to grow beyond boundaries.

InsideIIM Career Services
Niteen Bali's IIM Calcutta Interview Experience

Niteen Bali's IIM Calcutta Interview Experience

My IIMC interview was around flag end. Having read a novel late night, I was sleepy and had dozed off when I was called in. I had below average profile. Decent grades, no major acad achievements. No work ex.  A bit of sports. But I remained calm and composed and kept a smile most of the time of the interview. It was like sending a message that it’s not just me who needs IIMC, but the need is both ways

Niteen Bali
Why Do Indian Joint Ventures Fail - Views From Prabhakar

Why Do Indian Joint Ventures Fail - Views From Prabhakar

The track record for JV's breaking up  has been quite high. According to one estimate almost 60% -70% of JV's do break up finally, once the honeymoon period is over. And that is the global rate. While there is no hard data on India, it is possible that the failure rate is even higher for Indian companies since we have relatively less experience than developed countries in forming joint ventures and we have been at it for a shorter length of time, largely post liberalisation.

Prabhakar Mundkur
Was Ola Boats A Rescue Operation, For Humanity Or A Marketing Gimmick

Was Ola Boats A Rescue Operation, For Humanity Or A Marketing Gimmick

Chennai was reeling in flood, facing one of its toughest times. Remorseless and intolerant, it was taking a toll on the spirit of Chennai. Life had come to a standstill and it was becoming difficult for people to move on. Roads drowned, water at eight feet and hopes were pinned on boats. A certain Venkatesh Krishna chuckled in a humor. Little did he know that OLA would turn it around?

Alokesh Mohanty
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