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Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) holds

Commencement Day 2022, 2022-24 batch; Economist Dr

Ajit Ranade and S&P Global ED Ms Bhavana Batra offer

Success Mantras

On June 18 2022, BIMTECH Greater Noida held the In an inspiring address the Guest of Honour, Ms Bhavana
Commencement Ceremony to welcome its new PGDM 2022- Batra shared her perspectives on changing World of Work,
24 batch on campus. The ceremony was attended by about and how MBAs can do well in these uncertain times.
300 students, and their parents, who have joined four
Ms Batra said, "We are living in times of significant change.
programs at BIMTECH -- PGDM-Core, PGDM-International
Covid 19 has changed how business is done, and how we
Business, PGDM- Insurance and PGDM-Retail. Well known
work. Honestly, no one is sure of the future! No one can
Economist Dr Ajit Ranade and Ms Bhavana Batra, Executive
claim to know it all. Everyone is learning new things and
Director, Global People Programs Leader, S&P Global
trying to improve every day."
addressed the students and their parents.
Offering an example, Ms Batra said, "Today our Supply
Complimenting BIMTECH leadership, Dr Ajit Ranade said,
Chain is being reconfigured completely. We no longer rely
"BIMTECH does not believe in resting on its laurels. It keeps
on a single vendor. We don't even rely on a single country.
climbing and reaching newer heights!" In an inspiring
Businesses want to diversify across continents… This requires
speech, Ms Bhavana Batra said, "You are lucky to be entering
new thinking, capabilities and execution."
the MBA program in an era where there are so many
opportunities. Be buoyant and open to opportunities. But Motivating young students, she said, "This is a great time
remember these opportunities will not come to you. You for MBAs to learn business management. Be buoyant and
need to work hard for it." be open to opportunities!" She however cautioned students:
"But remember these opportunities will not come to you.
In his welcome address Dr Harivansh Chaturvedi, Director,
You need to work hard for it."
BIMTECH talked about the diversity. Dr Chaturvedi said,
"BIMTECH is a rainbow of diverse cultures of India." He Ms Batra said MBAs should focus on following areas to
further added that BIMTECH has admitted 40 percent improve their employability:
female and 60 male students this year and students are from
Continuous Learning: Lean constantly and add value to
all education backgrounds.
yourself.
Complimenting incoming students, Dr Ranade said, "In
Relationship Building: Relationships will help you learn and
domain of private sector management education, BIMTECH
give you comfort in difficult times. So, leverage this
is in top 10 or even top 5 B-schools. You have absolutely
opportunity to build stronger relationships.
made the right choice."Dr Ranade, a well-known economist,
Problem Solving Skills: In industry, we look for problem
was the President and Chief Economist at Aditya Birla Group.
solvers. We look for people who have the ability to leverage
He has earlier served as an Executive Officer of Financial
different aspects of learning and offer options to problems.
Technologies India Ltd. and Chief Economist at ABN AMRO
So, think on those lines. Have a tangible takeaway in
Bank. He has served on various committees of the Reserve
everything you do. It will differentiate you.
Bank of India. Ms Bhavana Batra, ED, S&P Global inspires
students Concluding her talk, Ms Batra said, "You cannot achieve
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