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Innovation is often associated with advanced technology, sophisticated research laboratories, successful startups, and breakthrough products. However, many meaningful innovations do not begin with a...

Technology Has Always Been a Part of Management — We Just Call It "Digital" Now When we talk about management today, words like automation, analytics, dashboards, and AI come up almost immediately....

Inflation does not always announce itself through reports or policy statements. It often announces itself in the kitchen. Whether prices are rising or quietly falling, the first place where economic...

In today’s data-driven economy, companies are no longer relying only on intuition to make decisions. From banking, finance, insurance, marketing to healthcare & e-commerce, organizations...

Career Opportunities After a PGDM in India For many management students, the question "What comes after a PGDM?" often begins with placement statistics. While placements remain an important...

Choosing between a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most important decisions for students pursuing management education in...

When we think about policy making, we usually picture debates in parliament, political speeches, and headlines about budgets or reforms. What we rarely see is the quiet work happening long before...

If you’ve spent time looking at India’s trade headlines lately, you’ve probably heard a familiar story: we must become a global manufacturing powerhouse to survive. While building factories is a...

I arrived at IMDR in June of 1987, shortly after graduating in Physics from S. P. College in Pune just like so many young people: a mixed bag of anticipation,anxiety,wonder,excitement, curiosity,...

IMDR holds a special place in my heart, for I have spent the best moments of my life on that beautiful campus. When I did my MBA in 1996- 98, there were many management schools that were considered...

I took a break from a very promising career to join IMDR. When I’d joined Siemens Ltd at the Kalwa (Mumbai) Plant in 1989, I’d never thought I would leave. I considered myself lucky and fortunate as...

The ability to hold a multitude of perspectives is an invaluable skill in the real world. I think the biggest gift from IMDR, at least to me, is perspective. It is only when you are able to hold...

I have been here for over a decade and would like to share my personal experiences with you. When I joined here one of the things that struck me was the climate of openness between students and...

Sameer Baldota- Founder and Director of Reach Global India Pvt Ltd is a Post Graduate from Institute of Management Research and Development (2005 batch). He has profound experience in international...

It's an oft repeated mantra that great leaders make great teams. The general belief is that the skills and qualities of the leader are what help pull the team up or the lack that sink it to depths....

The debate over formal management education`s adequacy in creating corporate ready managers is raging between the academia and corporate fields for over a decade now. While the corporate executives...

Going with the theme of Vocal for Local, we decided to talk to one of our esteemed alumnus, who is settled outside the country for many years, about how he is a “Global but Vocal for Local” Indian....

Isolation has shifted from a social epidemic to a social norm, with individual consumers adapting to life in isolation day by day and at different speeds. COVID - 19 changed the landscape from...

1. What is the role of your Alma mater in encouraging entrepreneurship? I learnt the basics of Finance management, HR, Marketing, operations management, strategy, etc. I also learnt to look at an...

1. What is the role of your Alma mater in encouraging entrepreneurship? Alma Mater enhances the spark of entrepreneurship into a burning desire. It is the place where the foundation of your...

Interviewed by - Raibhan Shinde Prepared By - Shivani Bapat Mrs. Sanjukta, having felt a pull towards art since a young age, took the bold decision of leaving her corporate job and a promising...

Alma maters always play a huge role in an entrepreneur’s life, Ms. Samruddhi says. A student of DY Patil College, she is currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Management at IMDR. According...

For the past several years India has been battling with the problem of brain drain. Brain drain is characterized by the migration of quality workforce “in search of the better standard of living and...

Title: Revolutionizing E-Commerce: The Rise of ONDC India's digital landscape has witnessed remarkable milestones in recent years, including the Aadhar card, Jan-dhan accounts, UPI, and the CoWIN...

Smart living trends in big cities encompass a wide range of technological advancements aimed at improving efficiency, sustainability, and overall quality of life. Huge investments are being done in...

We are celebrating birth anniversary of Srinivas Ramanujan as national mathematics day. He was born on December 22,1887. Ramanujan was a genius Mathematician. In his small life span he did important...

Engineers who pursue an MBA bring a unique blend of analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strategic business insight. This combination is highly valued across industries

Investing early is a powerful tool for building wealth over time. By opening a demat account for your child, you can give them a head start on their financial future and equip them to face the ever-increasing

The 21st century has seen a monumental shift in how society views the role of businesses. No longer is it sufficient for a company to simply make a profit; today, there’s an increasing expectation that businesses

“Reverse Mentoring”, a paradigm by Jack Welch has a distinctive value. In the '90s, recognizing the importance of internet edification for the company management, he directed that top executives be...

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, traditional organizational structures are being challenged like never before. Companies are discovering the power of embracing a concept that...

In the spirit of commemorating National Unity Day, it becomes imperative to reflect on the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging align with the values upheld by Sardar...

Introduction India and Saudi Arabia have a rich history of friendly relations, marked by longstanding economic and socio-cultural connections. Recent developments, including the signing of more than...