A Profession in Consulting..More about Execution and less about plain Strategy!

Many would desire to be 'A Consultant' but very few can really be a Good one-in the words of my Boss.Yes,Consulting as a profession today is less about Strategy and as the famous Indian born world renowned Consultant Ramcharan has stated- is today more about executing the Strategy that you advocate.Today the companies that seek out Consultants no more want you to give them the solution and walk out,but actually implement the solution to its closure.They want to see "real" results,rather than results proclaimed in "black and white".So its no wonder that the Indian IT companies are trying to move towards the higher end of the spectrum by throwing in Consulting along with their IT services as a End-to-end solutions package and the Core strategy firms are including services in their offering.

So finally to conclude ,in the words of Scott Allen “Sometimes it takes an expert to point out the obvious.”

The City of Enduring Spirit beckons me for my MBA

The day to depart for Mumbai finally and steadily approached and I was there saying my bye-byes to family and friends,and treading towards my destination Mumbai and my future MBA school-SP Jain Institute of Management and Research.
Mumbai-often called the land of opportunities and the city of enduring spirit,is not called so without a reason as I was to discover a little later.

The 1 year MBA program which handpicks people from across the country with exceptional professional experience of a minimum of 5 years,began with a bang-with a pre-foundation quiz on the very second day of the program.

Well,after all the early shocks,came the very warm and zestful celebrations of the republic day.With all people adorned in their cultural best and the atmosphere being a sublime and serene one,we witnessed various heart warming events in glory of our country.The unison and the patriotic spirit was palpable like I had never felt before,truly a memorable experience.

Well what is Mumbai without discovering the city and it's subtlities-the local trains,the vada pav ,the marathi bhai's(maids),BEST buses and so many more.The first visit was to the victims of the recent 26/11 terror attacks which were in the global limelite and which stand as a symbol of Mumbai's invincible spirit-The Taj hotel,the Trident and the Leopold cafe.
The older Taj hotel is presently closed to visitors and in undergoing restructuring ,but the wounds are very discernable.The Leopold cafe is back to its business-in a admirably short time and is continuing to draw its cosmopolitan clientele ,as if nothing had transpired,but now with an armed guard doing the rounds!Well this is the undying spirit of Mumbai and its people!!
So hats off to the "Never say die" spirit of "Aamchi Mumbai" and lets pray for the peace and strength of all the people who were affected in some way or another...

My Road to an "MBA"

The most overrated "M" word and so called buzz word of our generation - "MBA" struck me a few years of being in the IT industry.It actaully started in my Class 10 at school.In our final term a Career Counsellor was called in to our school and we were all handed out some sheets of what apparently I realize now was a 'psychometric test'.The Test lasted an hours time and had some 100+ questions.The test had no academic questions..Just some everyday questions which evaluate the fields of work that you are inherently comfortable with and which you may be actually happy working in for life.The tests were collected and then after evaluation the fields that befit your personality according to the test are presented to you.Way back then I was fondly hoping that the test would point me towards a career in medicine,what with my family of doctors and the endless hours I would stealthily pore over huge medico books.
But to my surprise the test revealed that I was a person cut out for statistics and math work and would do very good to be in the business field.Thus started my inclination to the golden buzz word "MBA".So looks like the journey that began thus is now reaching its shores as I embark on my 1 year program at SP Jain,Mumbai.!!At this point there is one person who was steadfastly stood by me and encouraged me to go for it and that is my hubby-Thank you!I happened to mention this to my interview panel too,who during the course of the interview quizzed me on this topic:)[More on my applications and interview experience in a later post]

SP Jain Mumbai was set up in 1981 and inaugurated by none other than the then Prime Minister of Britain-The lovely and enigmatic Margaret Thatcher.It has been consistently ranked as one of India's top 10 B-Schools since 1994 and continues to produce some brilliant alumni.

My Personal DNA report..Near perfect!

My Personal DNA report:

My personalDNA Report

This report says that I am a 'Free Wheeling Inventor'

Take the test and see what your DNA report says!

Classic and contemporary Movies : Swades-We the people

Well,while on the topic of mystique can we forget to mention some hindi movies which go beyond the call and convey a strong and relevant message.

In this context a contemporary movie which indeed makes a mark is "Swades-We the people" directed by the maker of some socially relevant and period movies-Ashutosh Gowarikar.

Swades depicts the travails of Non resident Indian and an scientist at NASA who on his visit to India is so drawn to his roots and home,that at the end of the movie he decides to return to his country and his people.

This movie drives home the scenario witnessed by our generation of "Reverse Brain drain".Today many are finding it more enriching to work in their home country and be a witness to the revolution in India!

Here's to our generation who are witness to a vibrant and burgeoning India!!!

Petronas at Night-A bejeweled sight!

The Petronas at night indeed are a treat for the eyes and a spectacular sight!!

The 88 floors are all lit up and appear as a cascade of diamonds - the bejeweled scrapers....

One of the sights captured below..See it to believe the royal spectacle!

The Famed "Petronas Twin Towers"

This famous Landmark in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia was completed in 1998 and was the tallest tower in the World until it was overtaken by the Taipei 101.

It was built by the Malaysia's national oil company - The Petronas Company.It houses many important commercial offices.

To get tickets to go onto the sky bridge you would have to be there before 7 a.m on any day after which time they are not available.The tickets are given out free of cost.