A day with AN Industry Expert at Galgotias University

The last week before the study break for fall semester exams was the eventful for the students of Galgotias School of business, there were 8 companies that stopped over our campus for the placement of Final year MBA Students, juniors were engaged with Industry Experts and Business fest throughout the week.

Mrs. Rita Laurel from the United States was our guest during the week; the last day of that week was very special for us when she shared her 27 years Industry experience in US with all the students of BBA and MBA. It was a treat to listen to her and the meeting turned into an immediate success when the audience started chipping in spontaneously. We found a great teacher inside her who can connect immediately with anyone. Her motherly figure was so influential that the cross cultural difference mitigated immediately.

She talked about the role of Modern day managers with a global perspective, their cross functional role and responsibilities and her personal insights to how to be a good manager. We came to know about the huge scope of IT and Business analytics in today’s scenario. She talked about certain attributes that one should possess being a Management student like Multi-tasking, Hardworking, Positive attitude and most off all broader mind that can grasp all the good things around. Mrs. Laurel shared her experience with Hewitt and Packard as an Organizational manager where she solved various managerial problems and shared the tricks and tips behind the solution of those problems. We also came to know how she managed more than 300 people who were working under her and how she connected with them both professionally and personally to yield a better output as a whole team.

Our respected Pro Vice chancellor Mr.Balaji was also present there encouraging the students along with Mrs. Swati priya madam from Business communication department. The hour passed in no time when she concluded that learning should be the first priority than any other thing after entering in corporate world.

We, the students felt exalted when she said “I found the students Bright, engazing and enthusiastic as a listener and quick learner”. In my part it was a wonderful experience in such a time when I am on the threshold of entering into the corporate world from my 22 years of apprentice life.

Kanti nath Banerjee

Placement Coordinator

Galgotias University