IIM Ahmedabad: the Inside Story

IIM Ahmedabad: the Inside Story PDF

Author: Teji Brar

Publisher:

Published: 2019-12-12

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781674652849

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For Post Graduate Programme Students (PGPs). They can take a walk down memory lane. For Common Admission Test (CAT) aspirants. They can have a virtual tour of what they have to look forward to. And for those who couldn't make it. They can see what they missed...and what they didn't! What's tougher- surviving CAT or surviving the years at IIM-Ahmedabad? The IIM has its own watertight spaces. Only the impervious stand the test of time in this Mecca of Learning. There aren't many mantras to sail through but an indigenous model may just about manage to have your back. When Teji made his way into one of the country's premier institutions, he hadn't quite fathomed life on the other side of the spectrum. But neither had life on campus comprehended this tough cookie! His "academic pilgrimage" in an atmosphere of triumphs and failures is spun with tales of love, betrayal, friendship, jealousy, dreams and aspirations. The race to reach the destination in a competitive environment is inevitable but it isn't always the end that makes life worthwhile. More often than not, it is the journey that makes you smile. And this two-year long journey at IIM-Ahmedabad that Teji chooses to look back on, is surely the best balm for weary souls entangled in the "businesses" of life!

The IIMA Story

The IIMA Story PDF

Author: Prafull Anubhai

Publisher: Random House India

Published: 2011-12-16

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 8184002777

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How was IIMA born? Who were the key players? What has made it synonymous to success? These questions become even more relevant as the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) marks its Golden Jubilee year in 2011. Established in 1961, IIMA is the first Indian business school to achieve international recognition. In 2002, Economist Intelligence Unit’s list declared IIMA as the most selective management school in the world. And in 2011, IIMA has been ranked number 7 in Financial Times (FT)’s global ranking of Masters in Management Programme. In this well researched and timely book, Prafull Anubhai charts the journey of this premier institution from its inception to what is it today—the construction of its iconic campus by American architect Louis Kahn, policies and processes that set the benchmark, exemplary leadership exhibited by its various chairmen and directors, and the vision and future challenges for the institute. In The IIIMA Story, Prafull weaves all the threads together to present a vivid history of one of India’s greatest pride that has shaped the lives of many individuals through generations.

The Black Book

The Black Book PDF

Author: Ameet Siingh

Publisher: Ebooks2go Incorporated

Published: 2017-04-05

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781618137029

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"What is a 'Black Book'? Why the name 'The Black Book'? A black book is traditionally meant to be a book that holds secrets. So, would this book reveal the secret recipe of getting into IIMs or is it some kind of cheat code to achieve success? This book takes you beyond your coaching or training institute boundaries! "We have heard many times that "Luck favors the prepared mind" and this book provides students the opportunity to become prepared and hence luckier in life." Prof. (Dr.) Pavan Mamidi, Former Professor IIM A, Oxford(Ph.d), Harvard(LLM) "Having been a reject of IIM-A myself, I set out on a dream to achieve this tag for whatever it might take. Maybe if I had The Black Book then, it would not have taken me so long to accomplish my goals!" Sh. Parag Shah, Founder Director & Chairman, FLAME University, Author 'Antar Prerna' The main purpose of this book is to eliminate what I call this 'Information Arbitrage' used by few students to get undue advantage while securing a good job or otherwise. Much has been written about how to crack the best B-Schools entrance exams and get admission into the campus of your choice. However, nothing has been written about what is expected from them before entering the campus and how to utilize the next two years, fruitfully. This book tells you exactly that! 'The Black Book, ' tells you much more than just entering the Business school of your choice. This book is a culmination of all practical things you should know while pursuing your two most crucial years in a B-School. Right from explaining the modules, to smart hacks, to even finding the apt working or life partner, this book is for keeps for anyone wanting to make the most of their last two years as a student"

Amongst Monkeys

Amongst Monkeys PDF

Author: Narendran

Publisher: Notion Press

Published:

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9352062663

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Getting into one of the country’s top management schools is hard. Dreams are many. Expectations are high. So what happens when a budding leader from one of India’s famous Public sector company ends up there, hoping IIM–A is all about leadership. And then, his dreams start to crumble. There’s probably no one who can narrate those feelings better than Naren, a simple student at IIM – Ahmedabad. His journey, through a fiercely competitive world, that is, the most premier management school in India, is by turn thoughtful, poignant and hilarious; sometimes laced with sadness. And it quickly becomes apparent, that it is not what he was looking for. And the pressure of memories, of unrequited love, and the expectations of everyone around make things that much harder. The course is tough. The hours are long. Grades are hard to come by… Is all lost? Or is there a treasure left for Naren to take back…

Brick by Red Brick

Brick by Red Brick PDF

Author: T. T. Ram Mohan

Publisher: Rupa Publications

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 9788129117861

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IM Ahmedabad has been, since its creation fifty years ago, India's pre-eminent management institution. A little over three years after it was set up, Vikram Sarabhai chose a young corporate executive, Ravi Matthai, to head the team of academics he had assembled at IIMA, many of whom had been trained at Harvard Business School. Matthai was thirty-eight years old when he was appointed the institution's first full time director. Though not an academic by training, Matthai succeeded in building on the foundation laid by Sarabhai, going on to create a vibrant institution that was unique in the world of education. This book is the story of IIMA - its conception, its distinctive governance structure and its unique culture - and how a highly gifted man created the conditions for its enduring success. It is an exploration of the vision and dedicated effort that made IIMA what it is today, a pioneer in management education in India.

Connect The Dots

Connect The Dots PDF

Author: Bansal, rashmi

Publisher: Westland

Published: 2011-12-31

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 9789381626702

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Mahima Mehra did it.Ranjiv Ramchandani did it.Kalyan Varma did it. Connect the Dots is the story of 20 enterprising individuals without an MBA, who started their own ventures. They were driven by the desire to prove themselves. To lead interesting, passionate, meaningful lives. Their stories say one thing loud and clear. You don’t need a fancy degree or a rich daddy to dream big and make it happen. It’s all in your head, your heart, your hands.

IIMA - Managers Who Make A Difference

IIMA - Managers Who Make A Difference PDF

Author: T V Rao

Publisher: Random House India

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 8184001665

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What qualities do you need to be a successful manager, and how can you develop the qualities you already possess? Managers Who Make a Difference examines how managers’ perceptions about themselves shape their behaviour at work, and studies the ways in which people can translate their ambition, sense of purpose, perseverance, confidence, and resourcefulness into successful management. How can you train yourself to spot competences in others and build on them to create an effective team? How do you achieve the right balance between adherence to existing systems, and creative or experimental problem-solving? And do you have the people skills—the ability to network extensively and build trust-based relationships—required to be a leader? Richly illustrated with anecdotes and experiences of well-known managers, and with a broad array of tips and self-assessment tools to sharpen your management skills, this book is a must read for all practising and aspiring managers. The IIM Ahmedabad Business Books bring key issues in management and business to a general audience. With a wealth of information and illustrations from contemporary Indian businesses, these non-academic and user-friendly books from the faculty of IIM Ahmedabad are essential corporate reading.

Joker in the Pack

Joker in the Pack PDF

Author: Neeraj Pahlajani

Publisher: Orient Paperbacks

Published:

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 8122206530

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This is a story of dreaming the great Indian middle class dream, and of life shaped - accidentally or by design, only God knows - by the great Indian middle class values. The joyride begins in the lap of two favourite pastimes of the nation - cricket and television - and after some shattered dreams, leads to the hallowed precincts of the venerated IIMs. It is a story of the life at the IIMs, and of life beyond. It is a story of how to play the IIM game successfully and beat the super distillation system refined by the IIMs to separate the chaff from the grain, the also-rans from the super achievers. The story has bit of raw truth. It is also tongue-in-cheek. It is designed to whet the appetite of those aspiring. It will evoke nostalgia amongst the alumni; it will also anger a few. Read on... you will either love it, or hate it, but will find it difficult to put down.