Nagpur : Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari,
interacted with IIM Nagpur students and shared his experiences during the valedictory
function of the 'Hi-Impact Leadership Program' conducted by author, motivational speaker, Mr. Shiv Khera on the Institute’s campus on Friday.
While narrating some of the incidents from his life, Mr. Gadkari said commitment to work, a good temperament and humble nature are key to success. Insisting that only a team person can be a leader, he said that your team, family and friends are the best investment of life. Try to be more credible, honest as good will is the best capital, he added.
“You can donate eyes but you cannot give vision,” Mr. Gadkari said while explaining that
one needs to learn to take adversities in a stride and stick to the principles, try to give time- bound qualitative decisions, stay committed. He reminded the students that life is a struggle and one has to conquer adversities to come out a winner.
Earlier, Mr. Khera thanked Director IIM Nagpur, Dr. Bhimaraya Metri, for granting him an
opportunity to guide the second year MBA students. The students were re-oriented not only to the curriculum but were also aligned to their future role as leaders believing in ethical practices. The program curated by Mr. Khera focused on enhancing the students’ knowledge, skill sets and attitude to succeed in the business/corporate world. While IIM Nagpur provides brilliant education, such orientation programs help student learn to make meaningful living with great professional opportunities.
Dean Executive Education Prof. Mukund Vyas shared his experience on the occasion. He
admitted that the program had transformed him completely. He informed that this was the only IIM to conduct such a program in the interest of the students.
The students were later granted certificate of completion during the ceremony. Some of the students voiced their opinion about the program and elaborated on how it had changed them for the better.
