Excelsior Correspondent
SIRMAUR, Aug 4: Rajesh Kumar, AGM (HRDC), BHEL, today interacted with the students of IIM Sirmaur and offered an insight into the inside-out approach of leading.
Citing examples from his own organization, he revealed that young employees in modern organizations do not prefer to be micro-managed. He urged the students to develop an inquisitive nature and to question established practices. “A modern organization requires a committed workforce, not a compliant one”, he added.
Kumar also emphasised upon a leader’s role in creating a vision, taking all the stakeholders on-board and influencing people to act towards the attainment of the goals laid down by connecting with them on a personal level.
He cited a popular research that concluded that 90% of one’s belief system is formed in the first six years of his/her life. He introduced a proposition that ‘Focus’, ‘Faith’ and ‘Fire’ are the innate characteristics of any child. These when coupled with knowledge give rise to capabilities.
Kumar concluded the session by highlighting how leaders can motivate his/her subordinates by playing the role of a coach. “A coach is a person who is tasked to carry valued people from where they are to where they want to go”, he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof (Dr) Neelu Rohmetra, Director, IIM Sirmaur shared her opinions and ideas on leadership; how a leader should be an influencer and one who sets an example before his/her followers.
“A leader is effective only when he/she is accepted that largely depends on the skills he/she employs while leading from the front. Leadership is the essence of management and involves making the right decision at the right time, she said. She further added that choosing among alternatives implies picking the best available option and that is the crux of management.
Prof Vaneet Kashyap, Placement Chairperson, IIM Sirmaur, who was instrumental in organizing the guest lecture, delivered the vote of thanks. The curtain fell on the session with the Director felicitating Rajesh Kumar.
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