Inside IIMA PGPX

A Peek into the World of PGPX – One Year Full time MBA Program, IIM Ahmedabad

Go! Find your Imteyaz

Going to a b-school requires a strong introspection of what lacunae in your professional persona, impede your growth. One really needs to find out how the school helps him grow … Continue reading

May 23, 2013 · 4 Comments

Cubicle to Campus – Bollywood Tadka

Having watched  Munnabhai MBBS umpteen times,  one dialogue never fails to have me in splits,  “Circuit, do you know there are 206 bones in human body, while breaking them did we ever … Continue reading

May 18, 2013 · 1 Comment

Interesting OB Lessons – Asche Effects

Just completed a class on the Asche effects. Interestingly enough, this effect is not new. We have known it since our very early days. We just have not studied it scientifically enough.. … Continue reading

May 12, 2013 · 1 Comment

A tibetan flavor to management

Whenever I heard L Subramaniam’s “Live in Moscow” album, I always wondered why a man would shout right in a concert (towards the epilogue of course)! And today, when I … Continue reading

May 7, 2013 · 1 Comment

PGPX Speaker Series 2013-14 flagged off with Mr. Ronnie Screwvala

What better way to kick-off the PGPX speaker series with the talk and learning from an eminent first generation entrepreneur in IIMA, where the entire 85 PGPX8 are aspired and determined … Continue reading

April 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

The Fortunate-500

- “And to benefit from the rich alumni base that this school prides itself on…” I am sure this phrase figures in at least 99% of tier-1 B-school application essays … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

Connexion-2012-media-kit

  Visit http://www.iima-connexion.com/

October 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Connexion-2012-media-kit

Visit http://www.iima-connexion.com/

October 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Is it worth ?

My recent interactions with the aspirants of next year’s PGPX batch prompted me to share some thoughts about the PGPX program. I recall my conversation with one of the candidates … Continue reading

October 24, 2012 · 1 Comment

IIM-A to organise a PGPX alumni meet

Students of Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) at the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) will organise the first PGPX alumni meet in November during their annual event “Connexion”. The number … Continue reading

October 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

PGPX Batch Gets a Surprise Gift

Imagine walking back from the Syndi room at midnight, deep in thought about whether you accurately valued a potential $13b acquisition and you run into batch-mate who suggests a round … Continue reading

October 14, 2012 · 2 Comments

Connexion 2012 is almost here!!

This year, ConneXion will be held on November 2-3 and the theme will be “Rejuvenating India – Role of the Corporate Sector”. The first press release on this event can be … Continue reading

October 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment

International Immersion program @ Warwick Business School, UK

Exhilaration! 30th August 2012 was a historic day in the PGPX-7 time line. It was the end of Term II, finally!! Hail Nelson Mandela, we shared your feelings when you were … Continue reading

October 9, 2012 · 7 Comments

T-Nite 2012: Inter-Section cultural competition

Well folks, T-Nite has concluded but the hangover still persists! The whole campus was abuzz with energy for 3 full days – it was like a party that should have … Continue reading

August 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Precious little thing called Time

Last week, I met a PGPX alum. He was most curious to know if we were holding up fine against the exhaustive pressure of the course. So, I thought I’ll … Continue reading

August 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Speaker Series – Prashant Sharma

PGPX VII kick started its Speaker Series program few weeks ago with a talk from Mr. Prashant Sharma, Senior Vice President, Global Demand – Supply Organization & Global IT at Zydus … Continue reading

July 14, 2012 · 1 Comment

Frisbee @ 11 PM

PGPX Frisbee Team in action With the rain Gods finally opening their hearts out to the city of Ahmedabad, sitting in my syndi room at midnight, after an amazing game … Continue reading

July 14, 2012 · 2 Comments

Thou Shalt know who goes through it

For all those aspirants who visit pagalguy ten times a day hoping to decode  the mysteries surrounding an MBA, here are some insights from a fellow PGPX. Hope it enlightens … Continue reading

June 16, 2012 · 3 Comments

PGPX VII begins its journey

Two months into the program and no Blog entry from the media committee?  A big No-No! So here we are, at 3 AM, with a ‘not-so-surprise’ quiz tomorrow and end … Continue reading

June 13, 2012 · 1 Comment

IIMA PGPX ON THE TOP AGAIN – FT RANKINGS No. 11

The PGPX (Post-Graduate Program in Management for Executives) at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA), has been ranked at the 11th position in the FT (Financial Times) Global MBA … Continue reading

February 3, 2012 · 3 Comments

Bhaag PGPX Bhaag – Preparation for the Mumbai Marathon

I still can’t believe I was able to complete the half marathon. Before coming to IIM Ahmedabad, I had never participated in any event to run even 5 KM. When … Continue reading

January 14, 2012 · 1 Comment

Emergence of a New Economy

“A new economy is emerging from the global financial crisis, and there is a need for new strategy playbook in this contemporary economics”, said Dr. Mia De Kuijper, author of … Continue reading

November 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment

And the Winner of X-Biz 2011 is ….

X-Biz 2011 had a grand finale on 5th November at IMDC Auditorium in IIM Ahmedabad’s New Campus. X-Biz is an annual business plan competition that has been initiated by PGPX … Continue reading

November 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Connexion 2011 is here !!

As the sweltering heat of Ahmedabad gives way to a little coolness in the air and basking in the autumn sunshine becomes a favorite pastime for Amdavadis, especially after the … Continue reading

November 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Top 3 Teams to fight for glory at the X-Biz Finale on 5th November

X-Biz 2011 (the annual Business Plan Competition initiated by PGPX @ IIM A starting 2011) is all set to rock and roll as it approaches the FINALE! The results for … Continue reading

November 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

21 Men Against 10000 Men..

“21 men against 10,000 men” - What are the odds of the former holding against the latter?  Conventional wisdom will give us just one answer; next to nothing. And that’s where … Continue reading

October 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Harsh Nanda – Executive Director of Goldman Sachs : Speaker Series

Harsh Nanda, executive director of Goldman Sachs delivered a talk as part of the speaker series program of PGPX, at IIM Ahmedabad. After providing a background on the history of … Continue reading

October 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

PGPX student runner up in IIMA TT tournament

Rahul Bheemidi, from PGPX Batch 6, won the 2nd place in the singles category of recently conducted IIMA TT tournament. Journey to the finals: After 2 games in preliminary rounds, Rahul faced tough … Continue reading

August 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

IIMA PGPX team wins 3rd place in Sectorama 2011

The 2011 edition of Sectorama, India’s biggest sector-analysis contest for B-school students and the flagship annual event of IIMA consult club, concluded on 20th Aug at IIM-Ahmedabad campus.  IIMA PGPX … Continue reading

August 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment

When Independence is Given….

August 15th marks the beginning of a journey that India started with great hope and aspirations. At the outset, things didn’t go right. After being marred by the violence of … Continue reading

August 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Registrations for X-Biz are now open

Website: http://iima-x-biz.com/registration-form/ Teams can submit abstracts of their Business Plans till 31st August. Other immediate dates are mentioned below. 10 August 2011 Event Open for registration 31 August 2011 Registration closes (Last Date … Continue reading

August 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Speaker Series: Sear’s CEO and HR Head

‘Market, market, market’ You cannot market enough. Whether it is about yourself or your employees, you need to share your good work with others, even if it is your captive … Continue reading

August 13, 2011 · 1 Comment

Speaker Series – Dani Rodrik , Distinguished economist

Mr. Dani Rodrik, Rafiq Hariri Professor of International Political Economy at JFK School of Government, Harvard University, today addressed the IIMA PGPX students as part of their speaker series. Mr. … Continue reading

August 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

X-BIZ 2011 : Business Plan Contest from IIMA – PGPX

IIMA PGPX launches X-Biz, an annual business plan competition to promote entrepreneurship. X-Biz will provide a platform for entrepreneurs to take their business ideas to the next stage. The finalists … Continue reading

August 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

‘Strategy is all about taking tough decisions’ – The Lenovo India Story

‘Strategy is all about taking tough decisions’ This and many more such one-liners, punctuated the 3 hour session of Mr. Amar Babu (MD, Lenovo India) with the combined class of … Continue reading

July 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Speaker Series: Srinivasa Addepalli, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Tata Communications

Mr. Srinivasa Addepalli, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Strategy – Tata Communications, today addressed the IIMA PGPX students as part of their speaker series. Mr. Addepalli spoke about the essence of … Continue reading

July 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Speaker Series: Ms. Kiran Sethi, Education enterpreneur

Kiran Sethi, education entrepreneur and wife of Indian legend Geet Sethi, today addressed the IIM Ahmedabad PGPX students as part of the PGPX Speaker Series. In 2001, she founded the … Continue reading

July 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment

PGPX’s Cricketing X Factor – PGPX Scores a Fabulous Win over PGP’s

As it turns out – both PGPX and PGP had a field day today, though arguably – the former seemed to have more of it with the sweet scent of … Continue reading

July 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

My first rain experience in IIMA

Friday, 3rd June 2011: It was a typical evening at the IIMA Campus, hot, humid and with only the sounds of occasional bird calls to break the silence. I was sitting … Continue reading

June 10, 2011 · 2 Comments

Speaker Series : Samsung SW Asia CEO and President – Jung Soo Shin

IIM Ahmedabad PGPX  kick-started a great year of learning by inviting Mr. Jung Soo Shin, President and CEO, Samsung South West Asia for the PGPX Speaker Series on Thursday , … Continue reading

June 4, 2011 · 3 Comments

Creativity Amidst Adversity – An evening of fun and games @ PGPX-6

PGPX Batch 6 announced their arrival on campus with a rocking cultural evening. The Cultural Committee together with an energetic and enthusiastic Spouse Group took up the challenge to make … Continue reading

May 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Media Buzz : PGPX V placements : Students grab top cluster management roles

The 5th batch of the one year, full time, residential Post Graduate Programme in management for Executives – PGPX – at IIM Ahmedabad graduates today. The program, which attracts highly … Continue reading

March 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Media buzz : Top ranking brings more students to PGPX

An increasing number of students is joining the Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPX) at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad ( IIM-A) after it got ranked as the … Continue reading

March 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

PGPX FT Global MBA Rankings 2011 – “Thank you”

Here’s a snapshot of the official “Thank-you” note that is being sent out to all stakeholders associated with the PGPX MBA program at IIM, Ahmedabad.

February 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

A trip down the memory lane .. T Nite 2010

Video compiled by Navin Rajendran ,  PGPX Class of 2011

February 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

IIMA PGPX FT Global MBA Ranking – Media Coverage

IIM-A’s PGPX ranked 11th best MBA Program in the world Indian Express - ‎Jan 31, 2011‎ The executive education programme of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, has been ranked 11th … Continue reading

February 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The sweet taste of success – FT Global MBA Rank #11

The PGPX Programme at IIMA has made a splash with its debut in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2011. Ranked #11 in the world, it has been recognized for … Continue reading

January 31, 2011 · 1 Comment

My days at IIMA: ‘LEM’ming mentality

One of the many privileges I share with fellow WIMWIans is the ability to interact with a distinguished professor/ entrepreneur called Sunil Handa, who teaches a course on Entrepreneurship. His … Continue reading

January 25, 2011 · 1 Comment

Golden Jubilee Celebrations – Grand alumni meet laser show

December 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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