The highlight of the program was the visit to Mr. Anand Mahindra’s home and the session that we had with him. To our surprise, rather than giving us some philosophical lessons, Mr. Mahindra asked us about our ideas regarding the upcoming elections – my favourite area of discussion. It was a memorable experience for me as I got the perfect platform to voice my opinions about the deplorable state of Indian politics. I realized that the youth of India really need to be aware of facts rather than be wooed by the brilliant marketing strategies of political parties. Mr. Mahindra very smartly related the qualities of both major parties’ leaders with what we should possess. The session was very enriching as not only did I get to know the mindset of budding CXOs of the country but also what Mr. Mahindra thinks of the current and future scenario of the country.
The second highlight for me was the Design Thinking workshop which encouraged us to think out-of-the-box. The solutions to major life problems introduced in this session were in fact thought-provoking. For example, a simple donate sticker on the tiffin box can solve the problem of the entire city of Mumbai– this idea introduced by Mumbai dabbawalas is not only brilliant but also inspiring.
Post induction, we all joined our respective teams. My team, Corporate Brand Strategy, is referred to as the coolest team in the company and rightly so. Being a part of the team itself is a motivational factor as we work towards increasing the brand equity of Mahindra Group by trying to change the perception of people towards Mahindra. The processes followed to do the same are unique in itself and there’s a lot in store for me to learn and grow. The most important thing that all these experiences had taught me is to - Rise. Rise for the betterment of oneself, Rise for the upliftment of society, Rise for the sustainability of Planet – Mahindra: Rise for Good.
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