success with determination and considered humility as one of the important qualities for being a great leader. Mr. Lahiri took the session forward by sharing his valuable inputs on leadership and management. He identified the roots of management in the ancient Sumerian ways of conducting trade and commerce and linked it with the modern concepts of management. He emphasized on the point that leadership need not necessarily occur at the top level but across all levels in an organization.

One can be a leader anywhere irrespective of one’s position because we are in a world where there are no roadmaps or safety nets and with things changing rapidly organizations need to be revolutionized. It’s not the quantum which maters today but the PACE. Ms Das steered the conversation towards values and element of success. She explained the values that Deloitte provides to its clients and its importance. She said that in order to be successful one needs to have strength, an understanding of the organization, make conscious and informed choices, be ethical, excited and energetic with constant personal development. This was supplemented by Mr. Harsh’s inputs on integrity and candour as he shared his experience in Tata Metalliks. He believed that values are the anchors that give strength in decision making during tough times. Mr. Mukherjee agreed with the rest of the speakers and spoke on short term monopoly.

Following was the Question-Answer round which students were eagerly waiting for. It was an inspiring session where ideas and experiences were shared with the students of BIBS who are looking forward to the next session of the Management Guest Inspiring Series.