This post is the first of an intended series to share my campus experience and insights on GMITE - 7 (General Management Program for IT Executives) at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.
And so it began GMITE-7, at IIMB on 7 Jan 2013 in a class of 90 with the lighting of the traditional lamp.
The first thing that jumped out at me was the IIMB Branding.
Being among the best management institutes in the world, IIMB is a brand to be reckoned with. Among the first things that catches one's attention is the IIMB branding on campus. The ubiquitous logo is displayed from the salt shaker to the place tags.
Next impression is the pace of the program. In phase 1, the subjects taught are Financial Accounting, Macro Economics, Managing Multicultural Teams, and Being an Effective Learner. Class lectures are supported by scenario discussions, pointers to additional reading, and assessed by tests and assignments. Being a working professional, it is quite demanding balancing work-study-personal life.
The food at IIMB is impressive. It's precision organization from a schedule, menu, arrangement, and logistics point of view. The risk we run is that of overeating and dozing off in class!
The collective experience of the class is sure to leave a lasting impression. This is why a classroom session is that much more enlightening than the convenience of eLearning.
From talking with my GMITE cohort, I learned that most participants seem to be making this investment from their personal resources. There seems to be little organization support so quite a few students are taking loss of pay days, using up leaves, and working post class to accommodate this program. I believe that the commitment to the program and application of the lessons learned will pay off in the long run; from evaluating a company to learning to get along with people for greater professional and personal success.
Continuing on the value thread, the query - how does the GMITE impact one's career - keeps coming up in conversations now and again. Although at the start of the program, it's too early to comment on the impact, the reasons for joining the GMITE range across low opportunity cost, brand value of IIMB, accomplished Profs, alumni association, stimulating discussions, and the toolkit of techniques, theories, and practices that one could takeaway to employ when back on the job. Besides, we live in a world of infinite possibilities and the knowledge gained can take one places if leveraged optimally.
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And so it began GMITE-7, at IIMB on 7 Jan 2013 in a class of 90 with the lighting of the traditional lamp.
The first thing that jumped out at me was the IIMB Branding.
Being among the best management institutes in the world, IIMB is a brand to be reckoned with. Among the first things that catches one's attention is the IIMB branding on campus. The ubiquitous logo is displayed from the salt shaker to the place tags.
Next impression is the pace of the program. In phase 1, the subjects taught are Financial Accounting, Macro Economics, Managing Multicultural Teams, and Being an Effective Learner. Class lectures are supported by scenario discussions, pointers to additional reading, and assessed by tests and assignments. Being a working professional, it is quite demanding balancing work-study-personal life.
The food at IIMB is impressive. It's precision organization from a schedule, menu, arrangement, and logistics point of view. The risk we run is that of overeating and dozing off in class!
The collective experience of the class is sure to leave a lasting impression. This is why a classroom session is that much more enlightening than the convenience of eLearning.
From talking with my GMITE cohort, I learned that most participants seem to be making this investment from their personal resources. There seems to be little organization support so quite a few students are taking loss of pay days, using up leaves, and working post class to accommodate this program. I believe that the commitment to the program and application of the lessons learned will pay off in the long run; from evaluating a company to learning to get along with people for greater professional and personal success.
Continuing on the value thread, the query - how does the GMITE impact one's career - keeps coming up in conversations now and again. Although at the start of the program, it's too early to comment on the impact, the reasons for joining the GMITE range across low opportunity cost, brand value of IIMB, accomplished Profs, alumni association, stimulating discussions, and the toolkit of techniques, theories, and practices that one could takeaway to employ when back on the job. Besides, we live in a world of infinite possibilities and the knowledge gained can take one places if leveraged optimally.
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