IIPM CHENNAI GUEST LECTURE

GOAL SETTING

Topic: Know yourself….Set Goals……Take Off…

Presented By:
G.Gopalan,
Consultant, Ondeo Nalco India Ltd. 
District Chairman, Lions Club



Date: 8th June 2006

Mr. G.Gopalan enlightened the students of IIPM, Chennai through his inspiring speech on goal setting. The intention of the lecture was to motivate the students and orient them towards their goal. The lecture began with an enunciation on knowing thyself and slowly voyaged towards knowing the purpose of envisioning the future by setting the clear cut goals in one’s life and achieving it through perseverant attitude.

MARKETING SRATEGIES

Topic: Foray into the future!

Presented By:
Dr. Venkata Subramanian,
CEO – Venkat & Associates




Date: 16th June 2006

We say and we believe, “Simplicity is the best policy”. But after attending the guest lecture on Marketing Strategies organized by 4Ps Club where Dr. Venkata Subramanian, CEO - Dr. Venkat & Associates put light on the topic; everyone present there actually realized the power of simplicity. A lecture delivered with utmost simplicity on a simple topic and that did nothing but only changed our entire concept and beliefs about the term called ‘Strategy’! We strategize for growth and for maximizing the shareholders’ value. But how contingent is the strategy and how to simplify its complex facets are few of the things he discussed in the lecture. He started off with examples and his short stories made it really interesting. So, we came to know how Goodyear tyre came up; what is the history behind KFC and many more! He concluded the session by telling us how to formulate a strategy that is simple and can work wonders! So, look into the future to find out what is there for you... This is actually a perfect fit into our philosophy of strategy, “Strategize to lead and not just to survive and to maximize the shareholders’ value”. Isn’t it Simple!!!

OUTSOURCING OF DIFFERENT PROCESSES

Topic: ECONOMY TRANSFORMED

Presented By:
Mr. V. Krishnamurthy, 
Head HR, Sundaram Infotech

Date: 31/05/2006

Mr. V. Krishnamurthy (Head HR, Sundaram Infotech) on his lecture threw light on different process of outsourcing. He discussed about the future of outsourcing in India and its valuable contribution to growth of Indian economy. He also threw light on the countries specializing in newer forms of BPO services. Technology and its major contribution to the outsourcing processes.

LATERAL THINKING

Topic: THINKING BEYOND LIMITS

Presented By:
Mr. M. H. Mahadevan,
Consultant, Mindquest Management Consulting

Date: 17/06/2006 

When we are moving towards knowledge economy; providing better solutions is the key whatever industry we are in, the power of thinking matters. So how to improve the thinking ability and the importance of lateral thinki8ng is what Mr. M. H. Mahadevan discussed in his guest lecture. He is a creativity consultant and he presented on power of innovation in day to day life. So, thinking beyond limits is beneficial…… are you? 

THE GRAND DEBATE
 
Conceptualized by:
Sandeep kumar

Presented by: Students

Date: 18/06/2006,

When it comes to public speaking and proving ones’ view points, IIPM students are the best. This was proved again when the 4Ps club of IIPM Chennai organized one debate competition on the topic “Brands are nothing but hype, created to elevate price tags” on 18th of July, 2006 for the 1st year MBA students. The day saw the light of enlightening knowledge and power packed speeches as the debaters came up and expressed their views on the topic. As usual there was a keen tussle between the participants but finally Mr. Lenin Chakravorthy emerged out as the winner. Mr. Vinish and Mr. Kevin were 2nd and 3rd winners respectively. Finally there was a lot to learn from the feedback session where judges explained the core ideas behind branding.

REACH OF DERIVATIVES & COMMODITIES IN INDIA

Presented By:
Mr. Anand Chowdhary (Commodities)
VP-South Commodities
Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd

Mr. Pawankumar Manikonda (Derivatives)
Head – Advisor Chennai
Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd)

Date: 30/06/2006

The session was conducted in parts, Firstly it was Mr.Anand who took on Commodities. He spoke about the growth pattern in India since its inception in this country. It was more of an interactive session as there was lots of questions thrown on him by the young budding managers of IIPM. He emphasized more on current commodity and what are the new policies which are coming into force. The basic criteria towards which participants can knock in this field as a career option.

Mr. Pawan continued the lively session with his expertise on Derivatives. He made a point that more practical knowledge is required in this big ocean as derivatives. He spoke about the options available in derivative field. He also conveyed the whole session with lots of real time experience in this field.

ESSENTIALS OF FINANCIAL ANGLES FOR SHAPING MANAGERS

Topic: Transformation of dream into reality…….

Presented By:
Mr.Rafi Mohammed Syed
Head – Finance, Win (India) Exports
Ex – Manager, Finance, GM Pens



Date: 3 / 7 / 06

It was an enlightening moment for all the budding MBAs on 20-07-06 when they listened to Mr.Rafi Mohammed Syed on the topic, “Essential Financial Angles (Metrics) for Budding Managers”. When already waiting for an opportunity to plug in, it was almost a fabulous backup from Mr.Rafi Mohammed Syed who took the entire batch through the ways and means of transforming dream into reality. His efforts towards taking all of them through the most important and highly complicated subject was unimpeachably made him gain more respect. The unflagging participation from the students stands as the testimony to the afore-mentioned facts.

The seminar had the following essence:

What are all the essential financial aspects one must look into while starting a business?
What are the sources of fund?
How to access it?
What is the Capital Structure?
How to maintain a balanced working capital?
What are all the sources of funds for working capital?
What are the norms prescribed by the banks for working capital loans?

Although the subject being bit tough but the prescribed reality that one way or the other, all process to translate dream into reality must have the source of funds or funds as a source. Having said this, the propensity to learn the crux of information in details could be a major task for many. This was the place where Mr.Rafi Mohammed Syed had played a vital role by disseminating those direly needed information that perfectly relished the appetite of the emerging leaders of IIPM. The intricacies of the subject were explained in a clear manner.

Apart from being a keen listener to the lecture it was also his strenuous efforts which helped sustain the harmony through out the entire presentation whilst keeping all question’s answered at times. It becomes apparent with this note about the impression that this particular presentation made to all of us. It is all about the enthusiasm and the excitement prevailed among the colleagues at the end of the session and also the positive feedback given by them.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Topic: Oh…..Risk is there!...............

Presented By:
Mr. A.K.Narayan,
Fund Planner,
Chairman, Narayana Murthy Committee for Corporate Governance,
Chairman, Birla committee for Corporate Governance etc


Date: 7 / 7 / 06

FINEX Club of IIPM created a platform for the IIPM students to interact with Mr.A.K.Narayan, a high profile gentleman who is also the chairman for many high level committees appointed by SEBI. The students were exposed to the topics such as risk factor involved in the capital and mutual fund markets. Various portfolios of mutual funds were taken and analyzed in a crisp manner in such a way that the entire subject percolated into the mindset of the students with full of ease.

VALUE ANALYSIS

Topic: Stay ahead in this competitive world……

Presented By:
Mr.P.Appallaraju,
Ex – DGM, Ashok Leyland,
Director – GNIM,
Lead Auditor, ISO 9001 – 2000

Date: 13 / 7 / 06

It was Thursday evening at sharp 5:30 pm the blossoming managers of IIPM were all set to attend the guest lecture conducted by Mr.P.Appallaraju, a veteran in the field of production management and quality. The seminar titled “Value Analysis is instilled with both management as well as engineering concepts. The entire presentation was designed and presented in a lucid manner which was imbibed by the students with utmost zeal and enthusiasm. 

RESUME BUILDING

Presented By:
Mr.Srinath V Iyer
Mr.Rino Suren

Date: 15/07/2006
 
Topic: “The way you write and what you write matters!!”

The Human Factor Club organized a resume building exercise for the students on July 15th 2006 in the IIPM Auditorium. It was quite an interactive and lively session in which the experienced hands of HRIC Mr.Srinath V Iyer and Mr. Rino Suren briefed the students, the importance of building a good resume and how to craft it. As the session progressed, lots of queries were raised by the students as to how one could market themselves in this competitive and challenging environment.

The main emphasis of the resume building exercise was mainly to give or promote the advertising activity between the employer and the prospective employee wherein it would benchmark the student as a professional in setting up career goals and maintaining high standards, also highlighting the fact that it constructs in demonstrating confidence via illustrating a desire for success.

The session left an air of confidence among the students. Also that it gained a lot of positive feedback from the students who were eagerly looking forward for such workshops.

The Resume Building Exercise apprehended another artistic initiative to the Human Factor Club which is indeed very dynamic in bringing up workshops, providing an insight to the students for their future.

A VOYAGE FROM I TO WE

Presented By:
Ms. Chitra narayanan, M. A. M. E. Pd
Director of an International pre-primary school and Gulf institute in Muscat
Trainer – Education in human values



Date: 19/07/2006

“A VOYAGE FROM I TO WE” was the topic on which our Guest Speaker Ms. Chitra Narayanan gave an electrifying speech on 19th of July, 2006 at IIPM, Chennai campus.
She started her speech emphasizing on the human values with informative examples. The hurdles she had under gone to succeed made the students to think of their victories in the future.

The lecture threw light on the effective usage of education to shape one’s knowledge and career. She precisely emphasized on the practical application of knowledge acquired by the students in their real life with full mortality to make the world a better place for living.

The Guest with her eloquent words went one step ahead to club her philosophical thoughts with practical examples to give students an in-depth insight on the topic. She concluded her interesting lecture by proving the reason why “we is worth much than I”.