Aditya Birla Group with over 120,000 employees now and operations in 36 countries has faced many challenges before coming to the position that it holds in various industries. The strategy that Aditya Birla Group has used over the years to overcome these challenges is to stay focused. Life can be compared to a river where one meanders their own path, irrespective of the ups and downs.
On the personal front, I have faced many challenges, both big and small in my life so far. Learning to face them and overcome them is what added to the process of learning in life.
Starting with the tiniest challenge; this is when I had to choose if I wanted to pursue science or commerce post class ten. This may seem tiny now, but it definitely has had a huge impact on my career so far. The reason that I took up Commerce was that I thought that it would be the right path to my ambitions. Taking up science would not have facilitated my career plans.
The next challenge was the time that I had to choose between studying journalism and a bachelor’s degree in commerce. I had kept journalism as an option because I have a knack for writing. However, working in the corporate sector was my dream. So, I decided to continue my passion alongside my journey to fulfil my dreams. I took up B.Com in Bangalore. Moving away from home, yet for the first time, was another challenge. Those three years made me a strong individual and also taught me to be independent.
The toughest challenge was post-graduation. This is the time where I had to decide if I should take up my job or prepare for the competitive exams by not taking up the job. However, I decided to learn to prioritise and took up both. I took the job and also prepared for the exams. The efforts paid off as now I am studying in one of the top B-Schools that is going to facilitate and contribute to my journey of being a successful management professional.
Hopefully, one day I’ll be standing and addressing a batch of students as a successful Chief HR Officer, telling them that what it all takes to reach there is hard work and the zeal to accomplish every dream and ambition in life.
These challenges were not hurdles but they are the stepping stones on my career path.
Why Aditya Birla Group is big in your life?’
Aditya Birla Group, the name itself is ginormous. It is a conglomerate that has put its foot in every sector possible; be it clothing, natural resources or food. A conglomerate like Aditya Birla Group has an impact on every life in some way or the other. They have been making a difference much before India got its independence. From then till now, they haven’t failed to impress. Their target audience is very varied.
Being in the League of Fortune 500, spanning 36 countries across the world, Aditya Birla Group has made a huge difference in my life through their clothing brands and Idea cellular network. Forever 21 and Pantaloons have been my go-to brands right from when I was a teenager. Being the licensee of Forever 21, Aditya Birla Group has added to the revolutionary change in western outfits collection in our country. The collection in Forever 21 ensures that it caters to its customers by offering clothing options as per the various seasons.
Quoting Kenzo Takada, “Fashion is like eating, you shouldn’t stick to the same menu.” Pantaloons, with its potluck of brands, never fails to satisfy customers of all age groups and gender. They have something for everybody. The variety of clothing, cosmetics and footwear is colossal. Round the year discounts, seasonal sale, festive sales are what makes me a loyal customer. It has a huge community of loyal customers who choose Pantaloons over other brands because it is cost-efficient and a one-stop store for everybody. Pantaloons has something to offer to me for every occasion. Be it Durga Puja or Diwali, Pantaloons has never let me down.
Coming to Idea cellular network, I have been using Idea right from when I got my first mobile phone. Idea has never put me down, no matter which part of the country I am in. Their packages and offers are remarkable, and so is their 4G data network. My internet works at the speed of lightning. Now that Idea has merged with Vodafone, the packages and deals are even more compelling.
Overall, Aditya Birla Group has been having a formidable impact on me for a long time now.