Modern times are seeing the emergence of new initiatives for better health outcomes due to the advancement of technology and rising health awareness, and ‘ABHA - Ayushman Bharat Health Account’ is one such effort.
ABHA enrollment day was held by Goa Institute of Management in cooperation with the Directorate of Health Services, Goa, to educate students, faculty, staff and support staff about the services offered by the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission and to securely save their medical data through the ABHA IDs generated and grant access to medical professionals as and when needed.
The event, organised and managed by a group of Give Goa students, was inaugurated by Dr Geeta Kakodkar, Director of Health Services, and Dr Kedar Raikar, Nodal Officer ABDM. More than 235 staff members and 180 students from the institute received ABHA IDs during the full-day event. The event helped bridge the health gap and we congratulate all the concerned stakeholders for their relentless efforts.
“There is a need to demonstrate agility at all levels of management education today. Scholars from business schools have a considerable role in bridging the theory-practice gap and taking up issues that are relevant and contextual to their environment” Prof. Ajit Parulekar was speaking during the Meet-the-Directors session at 8th Indian Academy of Management (INDAM) conference hosted by the School of Business (SBM), Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Mumbai.
Timescape hosted by Mecca - The Marketing Club of Goa Institute of Management gave every participant an opportunity to ‘Golden Ticket to Nostalgia’.
The students undauntedly used the best of their abilities and applied their understanding of marketing concepts, branding and social trends in the close race to win the battle.
To estimate and predict the brand value, students had to bid on celebrities after answering a series of questions and perfecting challenges that were based on a diverse number of brands. Participants competed against each other and put to test their marketing prowess to gain victory in the event. A hearty congratulations to all the winners.
“Sports do not build character, they reveal it.” - John Wooden
Khelbaaz, an online quiz organised by Brainvista - The Quizzing Club of Goa Institute of management, was an enthralling event that brought out all sports fans engrossed in the field of quizzing. The event ignited the sports spirit of the students where they had to dive into a pool of nostalgia reminiscing about the old matches they might have witnessed or read about, of every possible sports played.
The participants displayed great enthusiasm by participating in huge numbers and displaying fervour in the quiz while spontaneously answering questions and winning great prizes.
The most recent Indian Academy of Management conference, INDAM 2023, was held at NMIMS, Mumbai and featured research presentations from over 300 authors.
Goa Institute of Management congratulates Dr Shelly Pandey on having her work recognised as the best paper overall and in her track, at the conference.
We celebrate her accomplishment and wish her luck in all of her future endeavours.
Veeru Cup 2022, the volleyball tournament organised by Prayas - The Sports Club of Goa Institute of Management, charged the campus with inexplicable energy and excitement, with a total of 14 teams participating. The nail-biting matches and thrilling performances had everyone on the edge of their seats.
It was a night filled to the brim with jump-serves, roll shots, and swipes.
The determination and sportsman’s spirit were evident on the faces of the players.
Team ‘Spiked Punch’ emerged as the tournament winners, with team ‘Vanguards’ finishing at a close second. Hearty congratulations to the well-deserved winners!
The doctor said, "We were unable to rescue her.” I could not believe I had just lost my mother, so I simply stood there in misery. A fifteen-year-old will surely find it difficult to accept these words. The days that followed were even more difficult, with a range of emotions. Not only did I have to deal with the loss of my best friend, but my education also seemed to be at stake as I could not focus on anything.
However, I put a lot of effort for my 12th board examinations and finished first in my school, which opened up many opportunities for me. After persuading my family that I needed to leave the house to pursue my education further and learn how to live independently, I started a new life in Mumbai.
I struggled to identify my interests when I began studying for both the Company Secretary (CS) and BCom courses concurrently. Due to my experience as a company secretary, I realised that law was where I felt most at home, therefore I began studying LLB at Mumbai University. Along with that, I pursued my MA and MCom via remote learning since I have a variety of interests. However, I realised that these courses were not my cup of tea.
After some analysis, I discovered that my interest is in analytics specialisation, which led me to pursue an MBA. I finally converted GIM, which was incredibly significant for me. I knew there would be no turning back. I was asked this question more frequently than ever throughout my life: “Why MBA after studying so many other courses?” I still give the same response, saying that I did not want to settle in a place in life where I do not belong and that it is okay to make wrong choices. Some people take time to figure out life and it is okay if you are one of them as life is not a sprint but a relay.
Human Resource Conclave was organised by HRiday - The HR Club of Goa Institute of Management. It took the students through the Industry 4.0 and its implications for Human Resource Management. The conclave witnessed distinguished HR and OB academic advisory committee on campus.
The speakers led the way and helped the students strengthen their research skills and corporate readiness with pertinent teaching materials.
They recapitulated the fact that Human Resource Management field has been growing rampantly. It has garnered a change in stance from a less appreciated field to a strategically important one and thus judiciously caters in the growth of the company. We heartily thank the speakers for their guidance and look forward to walking on their path.
We are proud to announce that Students of Goa Institute of Management Team ‘Avengers’ comprising Mr Parth Kothari, Mr Shashank Sawant, and Mr Ashwin Kanagasabapathy (PGDM 2021-23), were titled Campus winners at the ‘GEP Gameplan 2022’.
We heartily congratulate them and wish them luck in their future endeavours.
To bring into limelight the importance of sustainability and operations, Invicta - The Operations and Consulting Club of Goa Institute of Management organised Prabodhan, a two day National Level Conclave to learn in-depth about Operations & Consulting.
The event began with an opening ceremony and the launch of Samhita 8.0, The Annual Newsletter by Invicta. The theme of the series this year is ‘Digitainability - The Way Ahead’ that highlights the relevant interdependences between digitalisation and sustainability.
Mr Sandeep Chatterjee is the Director of Deloitte India and Member of Board of Governors at IIM Kozhikode. He spoke about ‘Sustainable supply chain’. He says, “Sustainability involves people, planet and greater purpose and iterates the fact that, climate change is not a choice but a necessity today.”
We thank Mr Chatterjee for enlightening session and look foward to walk on his guided path and implemet his piece of advise in our daily life.
To convey the significance of sustainability and operations, Invicta - The Operations and Consulting Club of Goa Institute of Management organised Prabodhan. It is a two-day National Level Conclave to learn in-depth about Operations & Consulting.
“The future requires leaders who have a vision to lead and not just merely manage.”, propounded Mr Gulbahar Taurani, MD and CEO of Philips Domestic Appliance, India.
He elaborated on the topic ‘Digitainability’ and steered the students towards the conspicuousness of a sustainable business environment in the digital age.
He concluded the talk by saying that competencies that general management requires are customer insights, negotiation skills and the ability to lead. We heartily thank him for his wise words.
To energise the students, Invicta - The Operations and Consulting Club of Goa Institute of Management organised Qriosity, a national level quiz, a one-of-a-kind mind sport.
The second day of Prabodhan 2023 entailed Continuum 9.0. This was a national level case study competition that witnessed participants from all over the country. This was followed by a workshop known as the ‘Masterclass on Management Consulting’ that refined the knowledge of the students in the ever-booming consulting field.
Last but not the least was the closing ceremony of Prabodhan - The Annual Operations and Consulting Business Conclave of Goa Institute of Management.
It was a fun packed and enriching two days which not only lightened the mood of the students but also helped them upskill their abilities.
RaZzMaTaZz - The Cultural Club of Goa Institute of Management organised Lohri to celebrate the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The celebration brought about an overwhelming feeling of joy amongst the students.
Everyone, donned in ethnic outfits, gathered together and danced around the bonfire. There was also a cultural line up showcasing the ethnicity and entertaining the audience in leaps and bounds.
All in all, it was a night full of colours and every student thoroughly revered the celebrations.
Giada De Laurentiis aptly said, “Food brings people together on many different levels, it’s a nourishment of the body and the soul and it’s truly lovely.”
The Health Club at Goa Institute of Management displayed their love by serving the students and staff a delectable meal at the Daawat-e-Khaas.
The event had students turning up in large numbers and having a hearty meal that satiated their palate.
“Basketball isn’t just a sport. It is an art, one that must be mastered to succeed.” - Stephen Curry.
Play Off 2.0 was a basketball match between PGP1 v/s PGP2, organised by Prayas - The Sports Club of Goa Institute of Management. The game of inches brought out lightning energy not only from the players but also from the hooting audience who made the spectacle worth the while.
The participating teams were slam dunking in a row which was accompanied by a large amount of cheering from the roaring crowd gathered to see the riveting face-off between the senior and junior batches. Every student there rooted for their batch and thoroughly enjoyed the energy on the court.
We congratulate the winning team of PGP2 for emerging victorious.
Prayas - The Sports Club of Goa Institute of Management, took the skies by storm with their annual kite flying festival. The event had students full of energy to soar their kites the highest.
The beautiful Goan skies were filled with vibrant kites of all shapes and sizes as GIM students and community members came together to relish the fun. The roaring participants were rigorously competing against each other, saving their own kites and slashing other’s.
The students were having a time of their life, celebrating the festival of kites, away from home and it brought forth feelings of warmth and happiness.
As a part of the Industry Academia Collaboration, Goa Institute of Management recently partnered with Delhivery, a leading logistics company, extending live projects to both PGP-1 and PGP-2 students.
The session proved to be enlightening and motivational, providing students with a keen understanding of the imperative nature of applying classroom-acquired knowledge in practical, real-world contexts. It concluded with students receiving offer letters, which serve as an incentive for them to engage in hands-on learning experiences, ultimately forging a stronger connection between industry and academia.
Goa Institute of Management recently organised a Management Development Program that catered to the technical expertise of Konkan Railways (@konkanrailway) employees. This comprehensive program covered a wide array of management topics, from project management to leadership skills.
The employees embraced the program, soaking up knowledge and insights to enhance their managerial capabilities. As the program came to an end, it was clear that the participants had improved not only their management abilities but also their comprehension of the nuances of finance.
We extend our gratitude to the Konkan Railways employees for their commitment to self-improvement and thank all those involved in making this program a success.
Prayas - The Sports Club of Goa Institute of Management (GIM) recently hosted a thrilling, heart-pounding event BLITZ - The Ultimate Dodgeball Showdown, a tournament that ignited the sports spirit of the students.
The courts were ablaze with energy as teams strategised, dodged, and aimed for victory. The night was filled with fast-paced action and unforgettable moments along the energetic crowd and enchanted cheerings.
The event was a remarkable success, leaving students brimming with excitement and a renewed passion for sports with an unforgettable night of action-packed fun.
Curio - The Creativity Club) of Goa Institute of Management (GIM), organised the event ‘Sizzling Steps’, and transformed the GIM campus into a haven of fiery rhythms and unforgettable memories. This scintillating Salsa and Bachata workshop by expert instructors, Shamaz Nk and Darryl Dsouza led the participants through the intricate steps of the dance forms, setting the dance floor alive with their energy and captivating moves.
Whether the participant was a seasoned dancer or taking the first steps on this vibrant dance journey, ‘Sizzling Steps’ created an atmosphere of camaraderie and learning.
