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Dear Colleagues,
Its great !!!!! to see so many people joining the blog as followers. This brings added responsibilities on us. We need write more and more so that people can learn from our each others experiences, and explore themselves in answering many questions which some of us may put.
But I must tell you looking on this year's placement - I have many questions of which I do not have answers, and many observation to make which I consider worth considering.
Although I am not sure whether I will be the part of the placement team (in coming academic year) or not; but, I am sure, the success of students and also the institute depends on many factors which are under our control -
Learning from others' successes or failures is the easiest to do.
Engagement of students' community in many timely and academic discussions is other way of getting ourselves ready for future.
Going beyond the syllabus has always helped every one.
Exploiting every opportunity to learn.....seems too 'ideal' and 'most difficult' but pays most in long term.
We will continue to have discussions on such subjects.....
Once again, Welcome to the blog.... Do share, share,.......and share, because every one else wants to learn from your experiences and questions..
Niraj

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Good that you have brought some important points...I will rephrase it just to emphasize.. !
Clarity of your own goal is - must. Sometimes we develop a feeling that it is too early or too late to decide the goal. Probably you are wrong. "Everyday is the first day for rest of your life" and you can make a resolution,...you can decide the goal....and start moving in that direction. Few of our alumni who are known to us, like Anirban, Inir, Jayesh, Vikash, Shikha, Jaya ....... had made their respective goal very clear during the early part of their stay in campus; I find them exactly on same path which they had thought of and had selected.
One very interesting suggestion...be sincere in class. That is the 'most important' and can make your stay in campus but also in your organisation...very comfortable.
Networking and keeping relation alive...Great ! This is the reason we have blogs. Keep blogging.

Niraj


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This is what (excerpts) Saurabh..commented ! Thanks a lot !
1. My Gurumantra for the Juniors is that Believe in yourself and try to understand what you want. If you are clear with what you want you will surely work hard to achieve it.
2. Well for the second part-making your stay useful. I think that it is for you to decide. As per me the activities other than studies on campus are as good to learn as the classes. Do not take them lightly. Classes are to study so have a good time in class.
3. For the three questions part, Like Vikas sir I would prefer saying that their is no hard and fast rule for it. Questions can be from any aspect. Studies, Family Background, Project or any other dimension. Being confident is more important. If you are confident I am sure you can have a good time in the room in there. My whole Finals Interview was based around my Summer Internship Process.
4. But just one thing I can say is communicate with your superiors. It will really help you.
Thanks
Saurabh Singh
RM 2008-10
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Dear Vikas....Greetings from XIMB and many thanks for your comments !
Few months back I read your interview on X-Post our alumni newsletter and could know about your professional growth. When I read your comments on the blog I find that with time you have really grown as a 'true professional' without leaving the your personal touch. Let me have my views on your comments...
Networking.....It is must for any professional. Probably we the managers in making and common professionals like us think that it is required for 'self' (mostly taken negatively), however, of late, I have realised that it is the expectation of 'society'. Society expects you to share your experiences, learnings, reasons for happiness and so... We all learn more from others than from books. So while you are sharing (networking) ..your attempt is not seen as selfish but is seen as the 'contribution'.
Secondly, what I found interesting....the comparison between RM and PGP. Yes, these differences are more in mind of we all. Beyond us it is XIMB, XIMB...and XIMB. However, I feel such comparison does affect our performance and affects "development of rural managers" adversely. It seems that we spent two years in campus as the 'second grade students' (PGP students are considered first grads). However, such feeling is absent from our ex-pgp students. This is my personal feeling and I would love to see the comments of other rural managers on this aspect.
However, I must reiterate, and emphasize... this is not true. I can't talk on behalf of others but general feeling (among the academic fraternity of XIMB).is that we, the RM students, are doing better or equally good (but in no case, inferior). Outside world has a lot of expectations form us (rural managers).
Your suggestion not to forget your 'root' and 'soil' is fantastic.....
Overall, it was good to see you on blog...I would be happier to see you again and again.....
With Best Wishes.......Niraj

Connecting the Links....

Fellow Rural Managers, and Rural Managers in Making.....

Your are a proud rural manager, or it is a matter of few hours when you will be donning the cap of "Rural Manager" - CONGRATULATIONS !!! I must tell you....you have a lot to cheer, and lot to feel proud of. You are the flag bearers of your great alma mater.

But, you will agree that you also have lot to share. You know, your few strokes on key-board will help someone making one's life, in being the part of organisation one has dreamt about, in making one's parents and peers proud. You have always tried and have shown the world that you are sensitive and compassionate towards need of your colleagues and friends. Then why don't you join me in making your owns happier ?

Are you ready....?????? Here are few tips....

1. Just put your one Gurumantra (in one sentence) for your own (juniors) to get maximum but meaningful out of one's about 24 month's association with your alma mater ....
2. Two ways to make stay most useful.....
3. Three qualities which a recruiter will always look for........
4. Four sentences which will make professional lives of future rural managers happier and valued by every one...
And yes, do not forget to write your batch and present profile (if you are already working).
I shall be happy if you accept my invitation and help me in creating a 'forum' from where your next, next to next....and future generations of rural managers learn and contribute for their juniors....

With Best Wishes
Niraj