“All is Well”…The thing we say (at least I do!) to ourselves every morning when getting up for an 8 am lecture after having slept at 2 am at least, in a b-school like IIM Indore, motivating ourselves for the morning lecture. It was just another regular day when I had a Strategy session in the morning and walked into the classroom while revising the assigned case. All I expected was the Professor to elaborate on the assigned readings for the session and then move towards the case analysis. Things were going just as usual you know - some students looking absolutely enthusiastic as always with the intense class participation, some sleepy or daydreaming with no damns to give and the rest, just being too shy to speak up. There was something different about this case though. Unexpectedly, it grew to gain more participation from the students, with a lot of introvert students at least sharing their viewpoints on it once. Midway between the lecture, surprisingly we heard sounds of an angry mob, getting louder and louder as they approached the classroom. Within roughly thirty seconds, three men, looking very angry, walked into the classroom, soon to be followed by their supporters. Initially, we were wondering what was happening, but it grew interesting when we realised that they were portraying the actual characters from the case itself. Yes, our case had gone live. The professors assigned some of us the roles of a few characters too from the case to solve the issue. I am glad I was one of them. We were successfully able to come to a solution towards the ending. This was a very memorable day in the class for it not only taught us things practically but also had an element of excitement and surprise to it. Moreover, it was something quite different from the regular sessions we always had.
Which ABG company would you want to work for and why?
The ABG Company I would love to work for is Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. I personally have been connected to Pantaloons from the very beginning since my childhood. What I love about it is that offers not only products across different age groups and genders, but also, products for a variety of purposes (almost all) ranging from casual wear to the most exclusive outfits for formal gatherings, proving to be
powerhouse for fresh fashion and innovation Also, what amazes me is how well this company has augmented its performance in terms of growth, deliverables and product offerings, providing an enhanced shopping experience to the Indian customer.
- Siddhika Grover
