Dr. Shekhar Trivedi is the Dean of Dr. Gaur Hari Singhania Institute of Management and Research. He has done PhD, an FDP from XLRI Jamshedpur and PGCA from MICA Ahmedabad. He has authored a novel ‘Target Busters’ based on the memoirs of salespersons from different industries. Apart from developing a simulation on ‘Undercutting problem in sales’, he has developed a couple of multi-media business games and many board games. His article on Direct Marketing won its place in SOLUS, the golden jubilee issue of ‘Legendary Ad club of Bombay’.

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What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector? 

“Passion to bring a positive change in society by educating youths”

I believe education is the only tool through which we can create a positive difference in the lives of young minds and ultimately in society. And this effect goes lifelong which directly impacts the growth and development of a nation. Hence due to this factor, I am associated with the education sector for so long and my objective is to impart the best education to students by making them ethically, emotionally and technically strong.

What inbound a student can gain from studying here in your institute?

“We offer best education and employment opportunities”

The serene and calm atmosphere, that GHS-IMR provides in the center of the city is unparalleled. Kanpur being a hub of medium and small-scale companies provides ample amount of exposure to the ecosystem in which the MSME thrives. Overall, we are best in terms of education and infrastructure and our main focus is to develop Entrepreneurship skills in our students so that they can give jobs to others instead of applying for them.

How does the curriculum of your department ensure the best practices of the industry?

“It includes latest courses in terms of industry demands”

Our curriculum includes multiple courses ranging from Liberal Arts to dramatics and its sub-components, to build and develop the personality of students. Along with this, we have included courses on Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in our curriculum which are the mainstay of future industries. Lastly, the syllabus of this course is prepared after rigorous analysis of industry expectations and students' needs. 

What are your roles and responsibilities?

“To address students' concerns and give them appropriate solutions”

Apart from delivering regular courses, I have to counsel students when they face any issues in college, be it related to academics or higher education. I also ensure that our students understand the hard facts of life and real nuggets both white and grey, which are the bedrock for success in life.

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Why students should choose your institute to pursue their Master's?

“We proffer best networking and growth windows”

I would heavily recommend masters in management for all (PGDM/MBA), as this is the qualification that teaches us how to manage and deal with human beings. Its application ranges from production organization to services; NGOs to political; and sports to cinemas. The combination of PGDM with engineering, design, computers qualification makes it very rewarding in terms of the quality of the job. And we are offering the best quality education in partnership with leading industries, hence definitely students should join us to pursue their dreams.

How do you establish a healthy relation among faculty and students in your college?

“By treating everyone equally in terms of respect and trust”

We at GHS-IMR being a small institute believes in taking care of students on a one-to-one basis. Our faculties act as mentors and closely guide each and every student to overcome their weaknesses and build the most sought. Therefore addressing students' concerns on an individual basis by making communication crystal clear is what we use to enhance our relationship with students and between students and teachers.

How do you bring in a practical and industry-oriented approach towards subjects?

“By assigning them research projects and industry interactions through guest sessions”

Apart from providing them guest lectures by industry experts, we try to make the teaching very practical by using new methodologies and participation of students in all activities. We use real-life case studies, journals and hands-on projects to enhance the subject knowledge of students and to make a particular subject more interesting to read. 

How does your college prepare its students for future challenges of this competitive world?

“We provide them support at each level to strengthen their skills”

From the very start of every course, we make them aware of the competition which they will be facing in the corporate world through webinars, expert sessions and workshops. We also ask them to create some portfolios which may comprise practical assignments, proposals, business plans from their area of interest, which they can highlight in their CV. 

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Any valuable advice which you would you like to give to the students?

“Be disciplined and take your studies seriously”

I would advise our students that take your studies very seriously and give your 100% effort to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Secondly, try to keep all the management concepts at the top-of-the-mind level and not just for getting some marks. The concepts and frameworks in the subconscious mind not only help in refined decisions but also help in fast decision making.