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6. 12 18 22 DR.K.SENTHILGANESH MANAGINGTRUSTEE-RVSCAS DiscovertheinnovativestridesofRVSCollegeofArtsandScience,arenownedinstitutionontheforefrontofeducationalevolution.Ledby thevisionaryDr.K.Senthil Ganesh, recognized as oneof the"Super30VisionaryLeaderstoWatchin2024"byEntrepreneurOneMagazine,thecollegeisredefininghighereducation. DR.MARIAMSHAIKH FOUNDER&CEO-MSEDUCATIONCONSULTANTS Dr.MariamShaikh,theFounderandCEOofMSEducationConsultants. Born in Mumbai, India,Ihaveresidedin the UAEfor 38years.Withacareerspanningover35yearsineducation,I'vehelddiverse roles,achievingsignificantmilestones. MR. LAXMIKANT KATHARE FOUNDER-IMPROSYS ImprosysisIndiabasedproductivityandqualitysolutionproviderworkinginthedomainofmanufacturing,supplychainmanagement, and logisticssector.Improsysis headquartered inthecityofPune(Maharashtra,India)andprovidesservicesinbusinessconsulting,etc. COVERSTORY DR.GAURAVVMITTAL FOUNDER&MDOFITCONS E-SOLUTIONS LTD Foundedin2007andbasedinNoida,ITCONSE- SolutionsLtdhasestablisheditselfasaprominent player in thestaffingandrecruitmentindustry.The companyprovidesawiderangeofHRservices, includingITstaffing,generalstaffing,recruitment processoutsourcing,payrollmanagement,and more.Overtheyears,ITCONShasdevelopeda reputationfordeliveringcustomizedHRsolutions tailoredtomeetthespecificneedsoftheirclients. Withafocusonleveragingtechnologyand maintainingaclient-centricapproach,ITCONS hasbuiltastrongpresenceinboththepublicandprivatesectors. 26 SURESHRANGARAJAN FOUNDER&CEO-COLIVE Withagrowinguserbaseofover1millionindividualsandaportfolioof18,000tenantsand150+properties,ColivehasredefinedtherentallandscapeinIndia.AsthelargestColivingplayerinBangalore,Coliveiscommittedtoitsvisionofbeingthe"FutureofLiving,"revolutionizingurbanlivingoneColivingspaceatatime.

7. 16 PRODUCTIVITYWITHOUTEXHAUSTION SMARTSTRATEGIESFORAHEALTHYWORK-LIFEBALANCE 30 34 38 40 MRS.POOJAGUPTA FOUNDER-NIMBARK Beingspiritualmyselfandaloverofnature,IalwaysfollowedthepathofsimplelivingsoIchosethepathofOrganicFarmingoverany otherbusiness.Myventureishelpingmorethan15000farmers,EmployingWomen,andhelpingoutthearmywomen.WesourceourproducefromthefoothillsoftheHimalayaswhereitisnourishedbyfertilemineralmaterial,richsoil,andsnow-meltedwateroftheriverChenab. RONAKMORBIA CO-FOUNDER-ARISINFRA RonakMorbia'sjourneywithintheconstructionmaterialsrealmepitomizesanunwaveringpursuitofinnovationandanunyieldingdeterminationtosurmountindustry’schallenges.Navigatingthroughtheintricatemazeofthefragmentedmarket,Ronakconfrontedtheglaringabsenceofstreamlinedtechnologicalsolutions,servingasacatalystforhisvisionaryambitions. PHILIP MANI MANAGINGDIRECTOR-SCHMALZ At thehelm ofSchmalz India's success isits managing director,Mr.PhilipJMani,whosevisionaryleadershipandsteadfastdedicationhaspropelledthecompanytonewheights.Servingasthefirstemployeeandguidingforcebehindthecompany'sevolution,hisstrategicacumenandunwaveringcommitmenttoexcellencehasnotonlyshapedSchmalzIndia'sjourneybutalsofosteredacultureofinnovationandcustomer-centricity,positioningthecompanyasaleaderinthevacuumhandlingsystemsindustry. MR.RAJKISHORENAIK VICEPRESIDENT-SOURCING&SUPPLYCHAIN-HEAD Withover33yearsofexperienceinautomotiveproductdevelopmentandqualitymanagement,Mr.RajKishoreNaik,VicePresidentofSourcing,SupplyChain,andHeadofNewPartsDevelopment &QualityatAshokLeyland,hasshapedaremarkablecareer.StartingatMaruti,followedbyTataMotors,andnowleadingatAshokLeylandsince2013,hispassionforautomobileshasdrivenhissuccess.Inthisinterview,Mr.Naikshareshisjourney,discussestheevolutionoftheautomotiveindustry,andoutlinesAshokLeyland'sstrategicapproachtosourcing,supplychain,andqualityassurance.

8. ‘TheGoGreenMonk’-Dr.GauravvMittal TheVisionaryLeader,Founder&MDof ITCONSe-SolutionsLtd ITCONSE-SOLUTIONS Foundedin2007andbasedinNoida,ITCONSE-Solutions Ltdhasestablisheditselfasaprominentplayerinthestaffingandrecruitmentindustry.Thecompanyprovidesawiderange of HRservices,includingITstaffing,generalstaffing,recruitmentprocessoutsourcing,payrollmanagement,andmore.Overtheyears,ITCONShasdevelopedareputationfordeliveringcustomizedHRsolutionstailoredtomeetthespecificneedsoftheir clients.Withafocusonleveragingtechnologyandmaintainingaclient-centricapproach,ITCONShasbuiltastrong presenceinboththepublicandprivatesectors. Whilesomearebornleaders,theysay,fewacquireleadershipbyworkinghard,continuouslygainingknowledge,anddeployingtheacquiredknowledgeintherightmanner,attherightplace&attherighttime.Dr.GauravvMittalisonesuchleaderwhostartedhis professional journeyasahumbleengineer,wenttodohisMBA,understoodtheimportanceofProjectmanagement,gainedknowledgeandPMPcertificationinit,didITrefresherslearningsonthefly,gainedHonoraryDoctorateinAyurvedabecauseofhisstrongbeliefinthefactthat‘InHealthyBodyliesaHealthyMind’.LearnedandmasteredNumerology&Astrology.HefurtherMasteredtheIndianStockmarket. Result,todayheisasuccessfulbusinessman,atrusted Numero-astrologist,ahealthandpreventivemedication consultant,andastockmarketinvestmentadvisor. Hisspiritualknowledgeandphilanthropicworkaretwo otherdimensions ofhis perfect,multifacedpersonality whichinspiremanytofollowthisauthorof‘TheMonk WithAMerc’.HeistrulyaMonkatheartwiththe differencethathealsoworkstowardsgetting materialisticthingsandyetbalancesbetweenthetwo.He startshisdaywith‘Puja’prayers,enjoyshisMercrideto theoffice,andendshisdaybyexercisingandrunning. Hiscorporatesuccess,postgettinghisventureITCONSe- SolutionsLtdlistedonBSEhaswonhimthetitleof‘The MonkwhoturnedBigBull’.ITCONSshareshavegiven morethan550%returns in thelastoneyear. HeistheFounder&MDofITCONSe-SolutionsLtdwhich isoneofthehandfulofstaffing&recruitmentcompanies inIndiathatarelistedandhaveacleanandhundred percentcomplianttaginthemarket.Withhisvisionary leadershipqualities,dare-devilspirit to facechallenges, quickdecision-making,andinnovativestrategies,the companyhascreatedanicheforitselfinthefiercely competitivemarketofstaffingservices. 08|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

9. ITCONSUSP ITCONS'uniquesellingproposition(USP)liesintheir abilitytodeliverhighlycustomizedHRsolutionsthataddressthespecificneeds of theirclients.Unlikemany oftheircompetitors,ITCONSdoesnotadoptaone-size-fits-allapproach.Instead,thecompanytakestimetounderstandtheuniquechallengesfacedbyeachclient,andthendevelopstailoredsolutionsthathelpthemachievetheirHRgoals.Thisclient-centricapproach,combinedwithastrongemphasisontechnology-driveninnovation,hasenabledITCONStobuildalong-lastingrelationshipwiththeirclientsanddifferentiatethemselvesina crowded market. FUTUREGOALSANDENDEAVORS ITCONSisallsettoenterahighorbitthroughan inorganicgrowthroutebyacquiringstrategicallyfitting companies.Thiswillboostgrowthwhiletheycontinueto expandtheir serviceofferingsand enternewmarkets organicallyintheircurrentbusiness.Acquiringnewtalent whileretainingandpolishingexistingtalenthasgiven themtherecognitionof‘theemployerofchoice’with employees.Inadditiontoexpandingtheirservice portfolio,ITCONSisalsocommittedtostrengthentheir presenceinexistingmarketsbycontinuingtodeliver high-qualityHRsolutionsthatmeettheevolvingneedsof theirclients. DIVERSIFICATION Asaproofofhisdynamism,DrGauravvMittalentered emergingsectorsofGreenEnergy,whichisexpectedto experiencesignificantgrowthinthecominggeneration. The‘GoGreenMonk’isgettingintoSolarPower generation,SolarPanelmanufacturing,SolarEPC contracts,andElectricVehicleServicing.Fewofthe strategicagreementshavebeensignedalreadyand certaincompanieshavegotidentifiedfortakeover. TARGETMARKET ITCONSservesadiverserangeofclientsacrossten-plusindustryverticals.ThebroadlevelclassificationisITStaffing,GeneralStaffing&GovernmentVertical.Thecompany'sclientsrangefromlargemultinationalcorporationstosmallandmedium-sizedenterprises,allofwhomrelyonITCONSfortheirstaffingandrecruitmentneeds.ITCONS'abilitytoconsistentlydeliver high-qualityserviceshasearnedthemareputationoftrustedpartnerintheHRindustry.Thecompany'scommitmenttoclient satisfaction isevidentinthestrong,long-termrelationshipstheyhavebuiltwithmanyoftheirclients.Theteam’sexpertiseisinStaffingaswellasPermanentRecruitment,andbluetowhite-collarhiring. ThisnewinitiativewillbespearheadedbyAditMittal,a youngentrepreneurwho at averyyoungagehasbeen activeintheoperationsofITCONSandhasbeenthemain forceinthecompanypin-pointingGreenEnergytobe theirnextforte. Adithas,inhisDNA,thequalitiesof’OutofBox’thinking, hisinquisitiveness‘Why&WhyNot‘hasgivengenesisto manynewideaswhichhasattimessteeredthecompany outoftightspotswhileinothersituations,ithasledto profitableinnovation. Hiscompetenceandinvolvementhasearnedhimthe well-deservingtitleofCo-founderandMDofthenewgroupentityMGNPL.Heisco-authorofthebookAMonkwithMerc. TECHNOLOGYSAVVY Inanindustrythatisincreasinglybeingshapedbydigitaltransformation,ITCONShasmadesignificantstridesin integratingimmersivetechnologiessuchasartificialintelligence(AI)andmachinelearningintotheirserviceofferings.Byleveragingthesetechnologies,ITCONSisabletostreamlinetheirrecruitmentprocesses,enhancetheaccuracyofcandidatematching,andimprovetheoverallefficiencyoftheiroperations.ThecompanyITCONSispositioning itself asaleaderintheadoptionofnewtechnologieswithintheHRindustry.ITCONSmanagementspromoteanenvironmentoflearning&developmentforallemployeesgivingthemtheopportunitytoimproveproductivityandgrowwithintheorganisation August’24|EntrepreneurOne|09

10. BOOK"AMONKWITH A MERC” Dr.GauravvMittal’sjourneyasanentrepreneurandleaderiseloquentlycapturedinhisbook,"AMonkwithaMerc."ThetitleitselfreflectsthedualitythatDr.Mittalhasembracedinhislife—abalancebetweenthespiritualandthematerial.Thebookdelvesintohisphilosophyoflife,whereheintegratestheprinciplesofspiritualitywiththedynamicsofrunningasuccessfulbusiness.It’snotjustabookabouthisbusinessjourney,butratheracomprehensivenarrativethatexploreshispersonalevolution,hischallenges,andthelessonslearnedalongtheway. In"AMonkwithaMerc,"Dr.Mittalshareshisexperiencesofnavigatingthecorporate world whilestayingtruetohisspiritualvalues.Hediscusseshowhehasmanagedtomaintainasenseofinnerpeaceandfulfillmentamidstthepressuresofrunningafast-growingcompany.Thebookprovides valuableinsightsintohisleadershipstyle,whichischaracterizedbyafocusonempathy,ethicaldecision-making,andadeepcommitmenttothewell-beingofhisemployees. "AMonkwithaMerc"isnotjustabusinessbook;it’saphilosophicalguideforanyonelookingtoleadabalancedandfulfillinglife.It’satestamenttoDr.Mittal’sbeliefthatonecanachievebothmaterialsuccessandspiritualfulfillmentandthatthetwoarenotmutuallyexclusive.Hisjourney,aschronicledinthebook,servesasaninspirationforaspiringentrepreneursandleaderswhoarelookingtofindtheir own balanceinlife. Oneofthecentralthemes ofthebookistheidea thattruesuccessisnotjustaboutachieving financialorprofessionalgoals,butalsoaboutliving alifeofpurposeandmeaning.Dr.Mittalbelieves thatbusinessleadershavearesponsibilitytonot onlydriveprofitsbutalsotopositivelyimpactthe livesofthosearoundthem.Thisbeliefisreflected intheculturehehascultivatedatITCONS,where theemphasisisoncreatingasupportiveand nurturingenvironmentforemployees. Inconclusion,"AMonkwithaMerc"offersauniqueperspectiveonwhatitmeanstobeasuccessfulleaderintoday’sworld.Itprovidesvaluablelessonsontheimportanceofintegratingpersonalvalueswithprofessionalambitions,anditservesasareminderthattruesuccessisaboutmorethanjustfinancialgain—it’saboutmakingapositiveimpactontheworldaroundus.Dr.Mittal’sleadershipatITCONSE-SolutionsLtdreflectstheseprinciples,andhisbookoffersadeeperunderstandingoftherealsubstancethatmakesaman successful. Dr.Gauravv'sconclusiveremarksareMoneyearnedisareflectionofone’ssuccesswhereasstayinggroundedisareflectionofone’sspiritualstrengthandthebalancebetweenthetwoisthekeytofulfillment&happiness. Dr.Mittal’sapproachtoleadershipisalsoinfluenced byhisbeliefinthepowerofmindfulnessand meditation.Headvocatesfortheimportanceofself- reflection andcontinuouspersonalgrowth,which hebelievesareessentialforeffectiveleadership.In thebook,heshareshowthesepracticeshave helpedhimstaygroundedandmakebetter decisions,bothinhispersonallifeandinhisroleas theCEOofITCONS. 10|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

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12. Situated in asereneandsalubriouslocaleatSuluradjoiningtheCoimbatore–PalladamHighway,enshrinedamidstendearinggreeneryandeco-friendlyambiance,theRVSCollegeofArtsandScienceistherenownedcitadelandcenterforlearning.Heraldedasthefirstself-financingCollegetobesetupunderBharathiarUniversity,Coimbatore,itwasfoundedon31stOctober 1986.Over the pastthreedecades,ithasgrownsteadily andexuberantlytobecomethebiggestself-financingcollege withastrengthofmorethan4700Students,210Teachingfaculties,60Administrativeand30BasicStaff.TheInstitutionoffers23UGprogramsand14PGprogramsapartfrom10M.Philand11Ph.Dprograms(bothfull-time and part-time). Thewiderangeofacademicprogrammesofferedisrelevantto thepresenttimesreflectingthedemandsoftheyoung generation.The collegewasaccordedautonomousstatusin September2004byUGCandwasreaccreditedbyNAACin2023 withA+GRADEstatuswitha3.37CGPAout of4. MEETDR.K.SENTHILGANESH- SHAPINGTHEFUTUREOFEDUCATION ATRVSCOLLEGEOFARTS AND SCIENCE TheCollegehasventuredtomoldacademicallyalert,morally sound,spiritedlyskilled,andsociallycommittedstudents.The reasonablefeestructure,specialfeeconcessions,Government scholarships,quality-oriented,student-centered,andupdated curriculumbasedonpresent-dayneeds,career-oriented programs,coursestoperfectsoftskills,consistentmonitoringof attendanceandacademicperformanceofstudentsthrough counseling,adequateextracurricularamenitiesandthepositive placementpotentialhavecontributedimmenselytothe popularityoftheCollege,drawingstudentsfromfarandnear. Tobeprecise,theCollege,endowedwithaqualifiedand dedicatedbandofteachingfaculty,isinpossessionofall qualitiesattributedtomakelearningreallyapleasureto experienceandenjoy. DiscovertheinnovativestridesofRVSCollegeofArtsandScience,a renownedinstitutionontheforefrontofeducationalevolution.Ledby thevisionaryDr.K.SenthilGanesh,recognizedasoneofthe"Super30 VisionaryLeaderstoWatchin2024"byEntrepreneurOneMagazine,the collegeisredefininghighereducation.Frompioneeringprogramsin BusinessAnalytics,DataScience,andArtificialIntelligencetofostering inclusivelearningenvironments,RVSCollegestandsasabeaconof academicexcellenceinthedigitalage.Joinusasweexploretheethos andvaluesdrivingRVSCollegetowardafutureoflimitlesspossibilities. Q.Canyoupleasetellusinbriefaboutyouruniversity? RVSCollegeofArtsandScience,affiliatedtoBharathiar University,Coimbatore,offerscareer-orientededucationleading tograduation,post-graduation,andresearchdegreesinArtsand Sciencedisciplines.Foundedon31stOctober1986,ithasgrown exuberantlytobecomeoneofthebiggestself-financing colleges.Thecollegewasaccordedautonomousstatusin2004 byUGCandre-accreditedin 2023withan'A+'Grade. Thecourseshavebeenframedmeticulouslyunderan autonomoussystem,tomeetthedemandsoftheindustry.They alsocatertotheexpectationsofthepresentgeneration.The designanddevelopment of thecurriculumweremeticulously monitoredbytherespectiveDepartmentsofthecollege.The Collegehasonitsrollateamoftalented,dedicated,and competentfacultyadeptinindustryexperienceaswell. TheCollegeoffersBachelor's,Master's,andResearchprograms invariousstreamslikeComputerScience,Electronics, Management,Commerce,EnglishLiterature,Mathematics,and LifeSciences. MoreCareer-Orientedprogramshavebeenintroduced incorporatingAnimationandVisualEffects,Oracle,and Networkingforstudentstoenhancetheirknowledgefacilitating provisionforamulti-dimensionalcareer path. DR.K. SENTHILGANESH Managing Trustee 12|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

13. Hehasaround27yearsofrichexperienceinsenior managementrolesandinvariousbusinessfunctions, includingstrategy,finance,andmarketing.Hehasbagged someofthetopexecutiveeducationprogrammesfromMIT, Harvard,Kellogg,LSE,andIMDBusinessSchool.(Copiesof thecertificatesareenclosedforthekindperusaloftheJury) Hiscontributionshavebroughtinnovativechangesinthe curriculumandthatledthefacultymemberstoteach updatedindustry-orientedskills. Healsoencouragesthefacultymemberstocomplete variouscertificationprogrammesintheirspecializedcore areas. Knowingthattheprimeaimofateacheristotapthe talents,moldthemindsets,andbringthebestoutofthe students,envelopedindisciplineandvalues,hehas encouragedthesystemofcraftingSubjectMatterExperts (SMEs),revisionofsyllabi to suittheemergingtrends,and formationofsportsandcultureclubstohoneandfine-tune thereflexes.(Theaim,process,evidenceofsuccess& challengesfacedareenclosedherewithforthekindperusal ofthejury) Inappreciationofhisavidinterestinenhancingthequality ofhighereducation,hehasbeenassignedanactiveroleto playasaconvenorontheeducationalpanelofthe prestigiousCII. AsarecognitionforhisoutstandingserviceinCII,currentlyhehasbeenelectedastheChairmanofCII,Coimbatore(2023) Basedon hisrich globalexposure tothe importanceof biomedicalresearchandhiskeeninterestinpromoting researchrelatedto cancer,hewasinstrumental in starting the"RVSInstituteofImmunologyandCancerResearch." WhichisblendedwithClinicalDataAnalytics Under his able guidance, the institutionshavereceived variousawards.However,theawardsrelatedtomodern education,Digitalrelatedcourses&NewAgestudy programsarelistedhere: FirstplaceinBharathiarUniversity(aNAACA++&15thin NIRF)forenrollingamaximumnumberofinternational students Times ofIndia-One ofthetopfourcollegesin Coimbatore SiliconIndiaMagazine–Collegeoftheyear BusinessConnect –Oneofthetop10emergingcollegesin India BusinessWeek-Bestcollegefortheyear HigherEducationReview–Top100B-Schools TheInstitutionisledbyanardentscholarendowedwithavibrantvision,ameticulousacademicmission,andthevervetoserve,cheer,andsteertheRVSConglomeratetothepinnaclesofsuccess. Q.Tellusaboutthekeyperson?Whatishis/herroleand responsibilityintheuniversity? Dr.K.SenthilGaneshisanedupreneur,anardent academician,andanadministrativewizardwhohasdevised atailor–needrathercustomizededucationplanfor transformingruralstudentsintohi-techtechiesandtechno managers. Underhisguidance,RVSinstitutionsaretheforerunners (from2008onwards)inembracingnew-agestudyprograms toequiplearnerstosecurejobsintoday'sDigitalera. Nowwearepioneeringinprovidingeducationinthefields ofBusinessAnalytics, Intelligence. Techno-Managers,the DataScience,andArtificial needofthehourchimeric employabilityskillconceptwasfirstintroducedinthis regionbyhim.Overaperiodoftimehe abletoable to createhundredsofsuccessfultechno-managerswhoare nowemployedinreputedMNCsaroundtheglobe Theuniquenessofthisserviceisthatmajorityofour learnersarehailingfromruralbackgroundsandthattoofirst generation learners. Basedontheoutputoftheplacementsandaccolades receivedbytheinstitution,itisevidentthattheacademic modelchalkedoutbyhimisahugesuccess. Hisagile wayofbuildingandexecutingplansisanother reasonfortheaforesaidachievements. HeinnovativelysetourInstitution’sgoalas“Educationfor DigitalEra” whichmatcheswithourNationalEducation PolicyandsetcurriculumforNewAgestudieswhichisin alignmentwithNationalDigitalPolicy. Hisvisionistoinculcateentrepreneurialtraitsinlearners, especiallydigitaltraitsintunewithNewAgestudies,which is onparwiththeMakein IndiaProject. He is a distinctleader whomakes the institutionhighly distinctwhen itcomes toe-Governance, NewAgeStudy Curriculum,agileaswellasparticipativemanagement. Hehasaround26yearsofrichexperienceinsenior managementrolesandinvariousbusinessfunctions includingStrategy,Finance, and Marketing.In 2008,he embarkedonatransformationproject. ArmedwiththestrategicinsightthatDigitalTransformation andDisruptionwillbegrowththemesforthenextdecade, hestartedtransformingadivisionoftheRVSgroupof collegescomprisingofArtandScience,HealthSciences,and Ayurvedainstitutions. Withthevisionofprovidingrelevanteducationforthe digitalera,manycurricular,co-curricular,andadministrative initiativeshavebeensuccessfullyimplementedsince2008. Asa result,this division ofRVSgroupgrewfrom2500 studentstoover7500andalsowonmanyaccoladesovera periodof10years. Withhisphilanthropicmindset,hetransformsapositiveandvibrantenergyinallareasofthistempleoflearning. Hecontinuouslyupdateshimselfthroughvarious certificationprogrammesfromacrosstheglobeand transferstheknowledge tothefacultymembersthrough rigoroustraining programmes. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|13

14. Q.Whataretheemergingtrendsinhighereducation today,andhowisyouruniversitystayingaheadofthe curve? Q.Whatcoursesandprogramsdoesyouruniversityoffer, andhowdotheystandoutfromothereducational institutionsinthearea? TheInstitutionoffers24UGprogrammesand14PGprograms apartfrom10M.Philand11Ph.Dprogrammes(bothfull-time andpart-time). Blended,Flipped,AndPeerLearningwithTheHelpofShort VideosandTeachingMaterialsPreparedbyOurFacultyFor ConceptualLearning. The Learning Is ExtendedBeyondthe ClassRoom.ThroughThisIndividualLearningIsMostly HappenedOutsidetheClassroom. • UnderGraduateProgrammes(UG) • EnglishLiterature • BachelorofBusinessAdministration BBAComputerApplications • A.Logistics • B.Com • B.Com.ComputerApplications • B.Com.InformationTechnology • B.Com.ProfessionalAccounting • B.Com.BusinessAnalytics B.Com.AccountingandFinance • BachelorofComputerApplications • B.Sc.ComputerScience • B.Sc.InformationTechnology B.Sc.DataScience • B.Sc.CateringScience&HotelManagement • B.Sc.ElectronicsandCommunicationSystems B.Sc.InternetofThings • B.Sc.Mathematics • B.Sc.Biochemistry • B.Sc.Biotechnology • B.Sc.Microbiology • B.Sc.Nutrition&Dietetics B.Sc.Psychology • B.ScArtificialIntelligenceandMachineLearning InsteadofSageOnStageTeachingMethodsWeHave IncorporatedStudentCentricLearning,Here,TheLearning HappensinExperientialLearningParticipativeLearning,and Problem-SolvingLearning.Git-Hub-ItIstheCollaborativeTool UsedtoPostandSubmitAssignmentsandProjectsbyOurStaff andStudents.ThisPortalIsAlsoUsedforPeerLearning.Git-Hub ProjectIsAlsoSharedwithTheInterviewerDuringthe PlacementInterviews.WeSharetheStudyMaterials,Content, PPT,andVideosThroughLMS.ByUsingtheKahootMentimeter PadletApplicationtoConducttheFormativeAssessmentofOur Students. Q.Asaleaderofyouruniversity,whatimportant decisionshaveyoumadetoimprovetheoverallacademic environment? EmbracingDigitalTechnologyandtobeaforerunnerinthe advancedarea Ensuringparticipativemanagement CreatingSubjectMatterExpertsintherespectivedomain In-campusplacements MonitoringTeaching–learningprocessandadministrative processesthroughqualityaudits. PostGraduateProgrammes(PG) MAEnglishLiterature MBA AppliedFinance&HumanResources DigitalMarketing BusinessAnalytics Logistics&SupplyChainManagement MCA M.Com M.Com.ComputerApplications M.Com.(InternationalBusiness) M.Sc.ComputerScience M.Sc.InformationTechnology M.Sc.AppliedElectronics M.Sc.Biochemistry M.Sc.Biotechnology M.Sc.Foods&Nutrition M.Sc.Mathematics M.Sc. Microbiology M.S.W Q.Howdoyoufosterapositiveandsupportiveculturefor studentsandstaffwithintheuniversity? SecularismandInclusivityareassuredandreflectedatall levels. • Studentsupportactivitiesviz.,NSS/NCC/Cultural program/Sportsactivities/Yoga • 100/-Scholarshipforeligiblestudents. • Forstaff–Sponsoringthemforpursuingnewcourses • FinancialIncrements • Performanceappraisal&research 14 |Entrepreneur One|August’24

15. Q.Whatstrategieshaveyouadoptedtoattractand retaintop-notchfacultyandstudents? AdmittedStudentsAreAssessedatVariousPeriodsDuring TheirStayatRvs.TheOrientationProgrammeIsOrganized forAlltheStudentsattheCollegeLevelandDepartment LevelBridgeCoursesAreOrganizedtoHelpThestudents whofindit DifficulttoFollowtheCourseandCopewithThe Syllabus.AdvancedLearnersAreMotivatedtoTakeUp HigherCoursesOnMoocPlatformsandEarnExtraCreditsfor TheirCredentialDuringTheirPeriodofStudy. Q.Whatisthebestadviceyoucangivetostudents consideringenrollingatyouruniversity? Theconceptofhighereducationinstitutionsischangingand theperceptionofstudentstowardsHEIsischangingrapidly, buttheduty of HEIhasnotchangedprovidingknowledge, includingskillsandvalues,infusingpatriotism,andthereby holisticdevelopmentofachildtoasocietalresponsible citizen. Q.Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketosharewith usaboutyouruniversity'svisionandvalues? Adynamicin-houseTrainingAcademyfortheRVSGroupofInstitutionscateringtothetrainingneedsacrossthegroupofinstitutionsenablingbetterjobplacements.Thecorepurposeofourexistenceistocreatevalueadditiontotheorganizationbyongoingtrainingforallthestudents,honingtheirtalents,thusgivingasupportlegtotheplacementactivities.TotrainthestudentsinEnglishlanguagecommunicationintheaspectsofListening,Speaking,Reading,andWriting(LSRW)ToprovideSoftSkills,PersonalityDevelopment,BehaviouralTraining,Etiquette,Grooming,GroupDiscussion,Interview Skills, andLeadershipSkillstomakethememployable.Toidentifyandaddresstheproblemareasofthestudentswhofallshortduringtheinterviews.Torevisitandrestructurethetrainingmoduledependingonthechangingneedsoftheindustry.Toservethe studentcommunityfromruralareasequippingthemwiththeknowledgeandtheskillsetstogaptheindustrydemandsandhelpthemget good careeropportunities Themajorityofthestudentshailfromtheruralbackground andmanyarefirst-generationlearnerswhohavepassed theirqualifyingexaminationsinregionallanguages. Hencemodulartrainingschemesarearrangedstitching betweenthestudent'sneedsandindustrialexpectationsby anexclusivelytrainingdivision–“RVSTrainingAcademy”- whichprovidestrainingandplacementsupporttothe students. Q.Whataresomeofyourfutureendeavorsintermsof expandingacademicprogramsorcampusfacilities? BusinessAnalytics,DataScience,ArtificialIntelligence TheGreenSalubriouscampushasarchitectedventilated classrooms,state-of-the-artlaboratories,Individual desktops/PCsforstudentsinthelab,separatefaculty roomperdepartment,SeminarHalls/Boardrooms,andIT infrastructurewith100MbpsalongwithWi-fizones. Thoughwearewellconnectedwiththeroad(NH) studentbusesareplyingonmultipleroutesandalso exclusivetransportationfacilityisavailableforstaff. Batterybuggy,ane-vehicleisavailable24X7for movementsinsidethecampusensuringanonpolluting transportmechanism.StudentsupportingamenitiesViz., PragathiStationery/Reprographicfacilities,Cafeteria, ParkingSlots,Sickroom,Templesareavailable. Givensafetymedicalfacilities/Fireextinguisher,SurveillanceCamera,and24X7securitypersonnelaremadeavailableTheamenitiesarewellmaintainedsatisfyingtheneedsofstudentsandstaff,givingemphasistoeco-friendlyamenities,toshowcasefewareSolarEnergy,RainWaterHarvesting/SilentStandbyGeneratorstoavoidnoisepollution.Auniqueconcept–“ITAcademicGarage”hasbeenconstructedforhigh-endITaspirants.Herestudentsareexposedtoreal-timeprojectsonparwithindustrialstandards.Theinstitutionhasanactive/comprehensivewebsitewhichcoversend- to-end data oftheinstitution Theinstitution’ssocialmediahandlesareveryactiveand popular. Facebook,Instagram, YouTube. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|15

16. SMARTSTRATEGIESFORAHEALTHYWORK-LIFEBALANCE “Burnoutisnotthepriceyouhavetopayforsuccess.” -AriannaHuffington Intoday'sfast-pacedbusinessworld,achievinghighproductivitywithoutfallingintothetrapofexhaustionisasignificant challenge,especiallyforCEOsandentrepreneurs.Thedemandsofleadershipoftenblurthelinesbetweenworkand personallife,leadingtoburnout—astateofemotional,physical,andmentalexhaustioncausedbyprolongedstress. However,itispossibletomaintainahealthywork-lifebalancewhilestayingproductivebyadoptingsmartstrategiesthat preventburnoutandfostersustainablesuccess.Inthisarticlespeciallyunleashedforourbusinessmentoentailahealthy life while being productive throughout. THEBURNOUTEPIDEMIC Burnoutisastateofemotional,mental,andphysical exhaustioncausedbyprolongedstress,overwork,andlackof balance.Theconsequencesofburnoutcanbesevere, rangingfromdecreasedproductivityandcreativitytoserious healthproblemsandstrainedrelationships. 4.ImbalanceinLife:Everfeltguiltyformissingafamily eventbecauseofwork?Whenworkspillsintopersonaltime, itstrainsrelationshipsandleavesyoufeelingstretchedthin. Balancingbothiskeytomaintainingyourhappinessand overallwell-being. Burnoutismorethanjustfeelingtiredafteralongweek.It'sastateofchronicstressthatleadstophysicalandemotionalexhaustion,cynicism,detachmentfromwork,andasenseofineffectiveness.Forbusinessleaders,thestakesarehigh—burnoutcancompromisedecision-making,hindercreativity,andnegativelyimpactteammorale. CAUSESOFBURNOUT ExcessiveWorkload:We'veallfacedthosedays(orweeks) wheretheto-dolistseemsendless.Workinglonghours withoutbreaksmight feel necessary,but itquicklydrains yourenergyandleaveslittleroomforcreativity.It’s importanttorememberthatrelentlesspushingcanleadto burnout,impactingyourhealthandproductivity. LimitedAutonomy:Imaginehavinggreat ideasbutno controloverdecisions—it'sfrustrating,right?Whenyoucan't steeryourownship,stressmounts.Autonomyiscrucialfor feelingempoweredandengagedatwork. LackofRecognition:We'veallbeenthere—workinghard withoutawordofthanks.Whenyoureffortsaren’t acknowledged,it’s easyto feelunappreciatedandquestion thevalue ofyourwork.Asimple“thankyou”cango along wayinboostingmorale. PRODUCTIVITYWITHOUTEXHAUSTION 16|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

17. STRATEGIES FOR MAINTAINING PRODUCTIVITYWITHOUTEXHAUSTION 1.PrioritizingTasksWisely 4.IncorporateRegularBreaksandDowntime Thekeytoavoidingburnoutwhileremainingproductiveisto worksmarter,notharder.Beginbyidentifyingthe most criticaltasksthatwillhavethegreatestimpactonyour business.UsetoolsliketheEisenhowerMatrixto differentiatebetweenurgent andimportanttasks,and delegateoreliminatetasksthatdon’taddsignificantvalue. Thisapproachallowsyoutofocusyourenergyonwhattruly matters. Takingregularbreaksthroughouttheworkdayandensuring youhavedowntimeoutsideofworkareessentialstrategies formaintainingproductivitywithoutburningout.Short breakshelprefreshyourmind,improvefocus,andreducethe riskofmentalfatigue.Moreover,schedulingtimefor hobbies,exercise,andrelaxationallowsyoutorechargeand returntoworkwithrenewedenergy. 5.FosteraSupportiveWorkEnvironment 2.SettingClearBoundaries Apositiveandsupportiveworkenvironmentcansignificantlyreducetheriskofburnout.Encourageopencommunication,provideregularfeedback,andrecognizetheeffortsofyourteammembers.Buildingacultureofsupportandappreciationhelpsmitigatestressandkeepsbothyouandyouremployees motivated andengaged. FormanyCEOsandentrepreneurs,theboundarybetween workandpersonallifeisoftenblurred.Topreventburnout, it'scrucialtoestablishclearboundaries.Definespecificwork hoursandsticktothem.Communicatetheseboundarieswith yourteamtosetexpectations.Thispracticenotonlyhelpsin maintainingwork-lifebalancebutalsomodelshealthy behaviorforyouremployees. 6.PracticingMindfulnessandStressManagement 3.EmbraceDelegation Mindfulnesspractices,suchas meditation,deepbreathing exercises,andyoga,canbepowerfultoolsinmanaging stressandpreventingburnout.Thesepracticeshelpyoustay present,manageyouremotions,andmaintainasenseof calm,evenduringhectictimes.Incorporatingmindfulness intoyourdailyroutinecanimproveyouroverallwell-being andenhanceyourleadershipcapabilities. Effectivedelegationisapowerfultoolforpreventingburnout.Trustyourteamtohandletasksthatdon’trequireyourdirectinvolvement.Delegationnotonlylightensyourloadbut also empowersyouremployees,fosteringasenseofownershipandresponsibility.Thisapproachbuildsamoreresilientorganizationwheretheworkloadisshared,andleadershipisdistributed. 7.ReevaluateandAdjustRegularly Thejourneytomaintainingproductivitywithoutexhaustion isongoing.Regularlyreevaluateyourworkload,priorities, andpersonalwell-being.Adjustyourstrategiesasneededto ensurethatyouremainontrack.Thisflexibilityallowsyou torespondtochangingdemandswithoutsacrificingyour healthoreffectiveness. SUSTAINABLESUCCESSTHROUGHBALANCEDLIVING Achievinghighproductivitywithoutsuccumbingtoexhaustionrequiresaconsciousefforttobalanceworkandpersonallife.ForCEOsandentrepreneurs,thisbalanceisnotjusta luxury but anecessityforlong-termsuccess.Byprioritizingtasks,settingclearboundaries,embracingdelegation,andfosteringasupportiveworkenvironment,youcanmaintainyourproductivity while safeguarding yourwell-being. Investinginpersonaldevelopment,practicingmindfulness,andregularlyadjustingyourstrategieswillhelpyoustayresilientandeffectiveinyourleadershiprole.Ultimately,sustainablesuccessisaboutcreatingawork-lifebalancethatallowsyoutothriveinbothyourprofessionalandpersonallife.Byimplementingthesesmartstrategies,youcanachieveyourgoalswithoutcompromisingyourhealthandhappiness. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|17

18. EMPOWERINGFUTURES:DR.MARIAMSHAIKH'SJOURNEY FROMEDUCATIONLEADERSHIPTOENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHMSEDUCATIONCONSULTANTS ExplorethejourneyofDr.MariamShaikh,FounderandCEOofMSEducationConsultants,inthisbriefinterview.Fromherbeginnings intheeducationsectortothevisionbehindherconsultancy,Dr.Shaikhsharesinsightsandadviceforaspiringentrepreneursinthe field.JoinusinuncoveringtheinspiringnarrativeofaleaderdedicatedtoshapingthefutureofeducationconsultancyintheUAE. Activeparticipationininternationalentrepreneurship groupsenablesmetomentorandshareexperienceswith womenstartingtheirentrepreneurialjourneys.My dedicationtostudentengagementandsuccessremainsa toppriority,drivingmymissioninthebusinessworld. INTRODUCTIONANDBACKGROUND Q.Canyousharewithourreadersabitaboutyour backgroundandjourneythatledyoutoestablishMS EducationConsultants? IamDr.MariamShaikh,theFounderandCEOofMS EducationConsultants.BorninMumbai,India,IhaveresidedintheUAEfor38years.Withacareerspanningover35yearsineducation,I'vehelddiverseroles,achievingsignificantmilestones.Myjourneybegan in the1980swiththeestablishment of mypreschool,leadingtorolesinK-12schoolsandasaSeniorLeaderatrenowneduniversitiesintheUAElikeCanadianUniversityDubai,Heriot-WattUniversityDubaiCampus,andAmityUniversityDubai. InJanuary2020,IretiredasVP of AmityUniversityDubai,planningtomanagemyhomeandArtGalleryinMumbai.Unexpectedly,thelockdownalteredmyplans,promptingarealizationthatretirementwasn'tmydesiredpath.Instead,IaspiredtoestablishmycompanyinDubai,foundingMSEducationConsultants.FueledbyapassionforHigherEducation,StudentRecruitment,Marketing,StrategicDevelopment,InternationalRelations,andStudentExperience,mymissionistoguidestudentsglobally,aidingtheminmakinginformeduniversitychoicesandrealizingcareer aspirations. Myentryintothebusiness worldwasmotivatedbya commitmenttostudentsuccess.Witnessingstudents achievestudygoalsandcareeraspirationsbrings immenseexcitement.Asubstantialpartofmyjourney involvesmentoringandsupportingfutureleaders,witha particularfocusonwomenentrepreneurs. DR.MARIAMSHAIKH Founder&CEO 18|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

19. Q.Whatinspiredyoutoventureintothefieldof educationconsulting? Aftermylongcareerinthefieldofeducationandbeingaroundstudents,Icametotherealizationaboutmytruepassion.MyinspirationtoenterthefieldofeducationconsultingwasdrivenbytheremarkablestudentsIengagewithandthebeliefinthetransformativepowerofeducationtoshapeabrighterandmoreequitablefuture.Dailyencounterswiththeuniquestories,dreams,andresilienceofthesestudentsreinforcethesignificanceofmyworkandthepotentialtomakeapositiveimpactontheworld through education. Wordspreadaboutthequalityof education,UK-based curriculum,andimportedplaygroundequipment,leading neighboringchildrentojoin.Thepreschoolquicklygrew, promptingthehiringofadditionalstafftoaccommodate around10childrenaged2-4,preparingthemfor kindergarten.Asthedemandincreased,Imovedtoa largerfacility,securingsponsorshipfromShaikhaAliya,a prominentlocal figureinRasalKhaimah.Thenursery, namedHadanaShamsalWoroodorSunflowerNursery, receivedrecognitionfromtheEducationMinistry, markingasignificantmilestoneinmyjourney. Overtheyears,myinvolvementineducationexpandedto leadingalargeK-12school,transformingitintooneof thelargestAsianschoolsintheUAEwithover7000 students.TransitioningtotheHigherEducationSector,I playedapivotalroleinestablishingforeignuniversity branchcampusesintheUAE,includingtheUniversityof NewBrunswickinDubaiKnowledgeVillage.This initiativeaimedtoencourageforeignuniversitiestoset upcampusesinDubai. EachstudentIcomeacrosspossessesdistinctnarratives,aspirations,andchallenges.Witnessingtheirunwaveringcommitmenttopursuingeducationalandcareerobjectives,despiteobstacles,istrulymotivating.Thesestudents,representingdiversebackgroundsandcultures,fuelmypassionforeducationandempowerment.Theexcitementintheireyesuponenteringaforeignuniversitycampusorthesenseofachievementuponsecuringascholarshipunderscoresthepotencyofeducation.Itservesasareminderthatknowledgetranscendsboundaries,andwithproperguidanceandsupport,individualscanovercomeany hurdle. ContributingtothegrowthofstudentpopulationsatuniversitieslikeCanadianUniversityDubai,Heriot-WattUniversityDubaiCampus,andAmityUniversityDubai,I embarkedonanewchapterin2020withthefoundingofMSEducationConsultants.Passionateaboutadvisingandmentoringstudentsinchoosingtherightuniversity,I findimmensejoyinsharingtheirexcitementastheyreachtheirstudydestinationandachievetheircareeraspirations. Q.Whatarethreewordsyouwouldliketousetodescribe yourself? Iwoulddescribemyselfasauthentic,passionate,and persistent.Inmyprofessionaljourney,authenticityhas beenthecornerstoneofmyapproach,stayingtruetomy valuesandprinciples.Mypassionforeducationhasbeen thedrivingforcebehindmytirelessdedication,evidentin mycommitmenttoguidingstudentsandsupportingtheir academicjourneys.Additionally,persistencehasbeena definingtrait,allowingmetoovercomechallengesand achievemygoals,bothasaneducatorandasan entrepreneurinthefieldofeducationconsulting. Q.Whatweresomeofthebiggestchallengesyoufacedin yourearlycareerasaneducator? Inthecourseofmybusinessendeavors,I'veencounteredvariouschallengesthathavesignificantlycontributedtomypersonalandprofessionalgrowth.Ifirmly believe thatsuccessisattainableforthosearmedwithsmarthabitsandapositive'CanDo'attitude.Makingintentionalchangesinbehaviorandmindsethasproventoyieldrewardingresults.Theseexperienceshaveshapedmeintoaresilientprofessionalwithaclearvisionofmy goalsandanunwaveringcommitmenttoachievingthem. EARLYLIFEAND CAREER Q.Canyoutellusaboutyourearlylifeandyou’re beginningintothevastfieldofeducation? Itwaswaybackinthe1980’s….MyhusbandhadbeenpostedtoRasAlKhaimahastheAirportManagerfor KuwaitAirwaysCorporation.IhadheardalotabouttheUAE,andwejoinedhimonthisposting.WithoursonenrolledintheIndianSchoolRasalKhaimahandourtwo-year-olddaughter,Sakeen,inneedofapreschool,Idiscoveredlimitedoptionsanddecidedtoestablishoneinourvilla.Thisuniquepreschoolfeaturedaspaciousgardenwithvariousanimalslikerabbits,adog,atortoise,andaminizooforbirds. Transitioningfromaseniorprofessionalroleina universitytoentrepreneurshipmarkedasignificant challenge.Theshiftfromreceivinga monthlysalaryto thedynamiclifeofanentrepreneur,whereconstanteffort isrequiredtogeneratefunds,presentedaninitial adjustment.Womeninbusinessoftenfacediverse challenges,withthepressuretoconformto stereotypically"male"attitudessuchascompetitiveness andaggression. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|19

20. However,IstronglybelievethatsuccessasafemaleCEOliesinstayingtruetooneselfandfindingone'sownvoice.Authenticityisthekeytosurpassingpreconceivedexpectations.Despitethechangefrombeingassociatedwithacompany,my35years of trustandexpertiseintheeducationsectorprovedinvaluable,leveragingmyestablished reputation. Q.HowhaveMSEducationConsultantshelpedstudents achievetheiracademicandprofessional goals? MSEducationConsultantshasplayeda pivotalrolein helpingstudentsachievetheiracademicandprofessional goalsthroughacomprehensiveandpersonalized approach.Ourcommitmenttoexcellenceandaglobal perspectiveisreflectedinthefollowingways: Anotherchallengeinvolvednavigatingthelandscapeof beingafemaleentrepreneurinamale-dominated industry.Earningrespectinsuchenvironmentscanbea struggleformanywomenCEOs.However,Ihave embracedthischallenge,recognizingitasanopportunity forgrowth.BeingawomanentrepreneurinDubaiis viewedasablessing,evenin amale-dominatedcontext. 1.GuidanceinUniversitySelection:Weassiststudentsin identifyingtherightprogramsanduniversitiesthatalign withtheiracademicinterestsandcareeraspirations.Our teamprovidesthoroughresearchandinformation to ensurethatstudentsmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheir educationaljourney. 2.ApplicationSupport:Navigatingthecomplex applicationprocessesforinternationaluniversitiescanbe challenging.MSEducationConsultantsoffershands-on support,aidingstudentsinpreparingcompelling applications,andensuringthatallnecessary documentationisinorder. MSEDUCATIONCONSULTANTS Q.WhatwasyourvisionforMSEducationConsultants whenyoufoundedit? WhenIestablishedMSEducationConsultants,my overarchingvisionwastocreateadynamicspacethat revolvesaroundempoweringstudentsto realizetheir academicandcareeraspirations.Ienvisioneda comprehensivesupportsystemthatgoesbeyond traditionalconsultancy,offeringstudentspersonalized guidanceandassistanceinnavigatingtheintricate landscapeofglobaleducation. 3.InternshipOpportunities:Recognizingtheimportance ofpracticalexperienceintoday'scompetitivejobmarket, MSEducationConsultantsisgearinguptointroducenew internshipopportunities.Thisinitiativeaimstoenhance students'skillsandprovidethemwithvaluableindustry exposure,aligningwiththeirprofessionalgoals. 4.InnovativeLearningPrograms:MSEducation Consultantsiscommittedtocontinuousimprovementand innovationin thefieldofeducation.Wearedeveloping innovativelearningprogramstailoredforbothstudents andeducators,creatingopportunitiesforskill developmentandacademicgrowth. Thegoalwastobuildaconsultancythatservesasa bridgebetweenaspiringstudentsandesteemed educationalinstitutionsworldwide.Iaimed tocreatean environmentwherestudentsreceiveexpertadvice,and meticuloussupportinuniversityselection,application processes,andvisaguidance.Moreover,myvision extendedtofacilitatingstrategiccollaborationswith renowneduniversities,fosteringanetworkthatopens diverseopportunitiesforstudentsseekingquality education. 5.NetworkingandCollaborations:Throughstrategic collaborationswithrenowneduniversitiesand educationalinstitutions,weprovidestudentswithaccess toadiversenetworkofopportunities.Thesepartnershipsopendoorsforinternships,researchcollaborations,andotheravenuesthatcontributetostudents'academicandprofessionaldevelopment. Inessence,MSEducationConsultantsaimstobeabeaconofguidanceforstudents,providingthemwiththetoolsandinsightsneededtomakeinformeddecisions abouttheireducationaljourney.Thevisionencompassesacommitmenttoexcellence,personalizedservice,andaglobalperspective,positioningtheconsultancyasatrustedpartnerforstudentsaspiringtoshapetheir academicandprofessionalfutures. 20|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

21. LEADERSHIPANDENTREPRENEURSHIP Q.Whatareyourleadershipprinciples,andhowdoyouapplytheminyourroleasdirectorofMSEducationConsultants? Innavigatingchallengeswithinourbusinessendeavors,Iadvocateforapositive'CanDo'attitudeandstrategicbehaviorchanges.AsthedirectorofMSEducationConsultants,my leadershipprinciplesarerootedincreatingenthusiasmandfosteringcommunicationwithintheteam.Iembraceatransformationalleadershipapproach,focusingoneffectivedelegationtoempoweranddevelopmyteammembers. Understandingthatcontrollingeveryaspectis Q.WhatareyourthoughtsonthefutureofeducationintheUAEandthe region? ThefutureofeducationintheUAEandthebroaderregionholds greatpromiseandismarkedbyseveralnoteworthytrendsand developments: TheUAE'scommitment tobecoming a hub forinternational educationisevidentinitseffortstoestablishpartnershipswith renownedglobaluniversities.Thisfostersadiverseand inclusiveeducationalenvironment,offeringstudentsaccesstoa broadrangeofacademicprogramsandculturalexperiences.The educationsectorintheUAEisincreasinglyfocusingonfostering innovation and entrepreneurship. This includesinitiativesto developstudents'criticalthinking,problem-solvingskills,and creativity,preparingthemforthechallengesofarapidly evolvingglobal economy. counterproductive,Iencouragedelegationtomultiplyour accomplishmentswhileboostingmyemployees'confidenceand skills.Thisleadershipstyleextendstoourworkwithstudents, wherecreatinganenvironmentforthemtoexpresstheir academicandcareerinterestsiscrucial.Weassiststudentsin higherstudiesbyhelpingthemidentifysuitableprogramsand universities,providingapplicationsupport,andguidingthem TheUAEhasbeenattheforefrontofembracingtechnologyin education,andthistrendisexpectedtocontinue.The integrationofcutting-edgetechnologies,suchasartificial intelligence,virtualreality,andonlinelearningplatforms,will enhancetheoveralllearningexperienceandprovidestudents withmorepersonalizedandinteractiveeducation.Thereisa growingemphasison Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathematics(STEM)educationtopreparestudentsforthe demandsofthefuturejobmarket.TheUAErecognizesthe importanceofnurturingaworkforcewithstrongskillsinthese areastocontributetoinnovationandtechnological advancements. throughvisaprocesses.Thisapproachempowersstudentsto takeresponsibilityfortheireducationalandcareerchoices. Q.Whatadvicewouldyougivetoaspiringentrepreneursintheeducationsector? Foraspiringentrepreneursintheeducationsector,Iofferthetimelessadvicethatit'snevertoolatetosetnewgoalsorembracefreshdreams.Thisbeliefhasbeenaguidingprinciple inmyentrepreneurialjourney,ignitinginnovationandprogressat everystageofmylife. Theentrepreneurialpathisundoubtedlychallenging,requiringa deeppassionforyourbusinessidea.Passionisthefuelthat keepsyougoingwhenfacedwithdifficulties,settingsuccessful entrepreneursapart.Inthedynamicworldofbusiness, continuouslearningisessential.Stayupdatedontrends, strategies,andtechnologiesthroughworkshops,seminars,and reading. Byrecognizingtheimportanceofcontinuouslearning,thereisa growingemphasisonlifelonglearninginitiatives.Thisinvolves providingopportunitiesforindividualstoupskillandreskill throughouttheircareers,ensuringthattheworkforceremains adaptableandcompetitive.TheUAEplacesastrongemphasis onculturalandmoraleducationtoinstillvaluesandethicsin students.Thisholisticapproachaimstodevelopwell-rounded individualswhocontributepositivelytosociety. Craftinga well-thought-outbusinessplaniscrucial—itservesasyourroadmaptosuccess,aiding in understandingyourbusiness,securingfinancing,andformingpartnerships.Efficientlymanagingtimeandfinances,prioritizingtasks,andremainingadaptableinthefaceofshiftinglandscapesareessentialskills forsuccess. TheCOVID-19pandemichasacceleratedtheadoptionofe- learning,andthisshiftislikelytopersist.Educational institutionsareexpectedtocontinueincorporatingonlineand hybridlearningmodels,offeringflexibilityandaccessibilitytoa diversestudent population. Buildingrelationshipsis key,connectingwithmentors,peers, andpotentialcustomersprovidesvaluableinsightsandsupport no matterwhichindustry.Networkingserves asabridgeto meaningfulrelationshipsthatcancontributetoyour entrepreneurialjourney. Insummary,thefutureofeducationintheUAEandtheregionispoisedforinnovation, technological advancement,andaholisticapproachtonurturingwell-roundedindividuals.Thecommitmenttoglobalpartnerships,STEMeducation,andcontinuouslearningreflectsaforward-thinkingvisionfortheeducationsectorintheyearstocome. Expectunexpectedchallenges,andapproachthemwith creativityandresourcefulness.Embracesetbacksas opportunitiesforgrowth,learning,anddeterminationto succeed.Staytruetoyourvisionandvalues,astheyanchoryour entrepreneurialjourney. Remember,youarenotalone—seekguidance,findmentors,andbuildasupportivenetwork.Embracepassion,persistence,andacommitmenttocontinuouslearning.Successiswithinreach,andIamconfidentthatyoucanachieveitonyourentrepreneurialjourney. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|21

22. Mr.LaxmikantKathare FounderofImprosys,whodeveloped aproblem-solvingandsystem-oriented workculturein theorganization witha primaryfocuson customer satisfaction. “AlloftheteammembersworkingwithImprosys have decadesof experienceinlogistics,3PL,andmanufacturingindustries. Improsyscombinesstate-of-the-arttechnologywithdecadesof expertknowledgeinwarehousemanagement,logistics,and supplychainprocessestodeliverthefunctionalitythatwill impactclients'bottomline.Improsysisafast-growing organization workingontheprinciplesofleanmanagement.Itis certifiedwithQualitymanagementstandardsISO9001:2015and InformationSecurityManagementstandardsISO27001:2013. ImprosyshasbeencertifiedforCMMIMaturitylevel5”.Toknow moreaboutthisfirm,read thedetailedarticlebelow; Founder, Improsys ImprosysoffersconsultingservicesfortheImplementation andtrainingofLean,Kaizen,5S,SixSigma,TPM,POKA- YOKE,SMED,SPC,APQP,PPAP,MSA,andChange management.ItalsohelpsorganizationstodoValueStream MappingbyusingTimeandMotionStudy,Workstudy, ApplicationofMOST,etc.Thecompanyhasdesignedand developedhouseSoftwaresuitswhichinclude:ERPSoftware, ProductionMonitoringsoftware,QualityMonitoringsoftware, WMSsoftware,PPCsoftware,Projectmanagementsoftware, Customercomplaintmanagementsoftware,APQP/PPAP Software,SPCsoftware,MSASoftware,Changemanagement software,DocumentManagementSoftware,Audit PROLOGUE&BACKBONEOFIMPROSYS ImprosysisIndiabasedproductivityandquality solutionproviderworkinginthedomainof manufacturing,supplychainmanagement,and logisticssector.Improsysisheadquarteredinthe cityofPune(Maharashtra,India)andprovides servicesinbusinessconsulting,corporatetraining, andsoftwaredevelopmentwithaspecialfocuson productivity,quality,anddeliveryimprovements resultinginbottom-lineimprovementforclients andimprovement in client customersatisfaction. managementsoftware,Budgeting,Costingandcostcontrol software,taskmanagementsoftware,CRMsoftware,POS Billingsoftware.Whiledesigningsoftware,Improsyshasa specialfocusonmeetingcustomerobjectivesofproductivity, quality, and value improvementacrossthe supply chain. 22|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

23. Mr.LaxmikantKathareisthefounderofImprosys.Heis aProductionengineeringgraduatewithapost- graduationinManagement.Hehasmorethan25years ofexperienceleadingtechnicalandbusinessexecutive teams.HisexpertiseinManufacturingsciencecombined withManagementsciencehashelpedmultiple organizationstoimprovetheirbottomlinebyusing Improsysconsulting, training,and softwareservices. His visionarypoliciesatImprosyshavehelpedImprosysto createauniquebrandinthemarketasaSolution providertobusinessproblems.Mr.Laxmikanthas developedaproblem-solvingandsystem-orientedwork cultureintheorganizationwithaprimaryfocusoncustomer satisfaction. SuccessofImprosyscanbemeasuredbasedonits satisfiedcustomerbaseacrossdifferentcountries andbusinesssegments.Improsyscouldreachtotop 10serviceprovidersacrosstheglobeonfoundation ofcustomersatisfactionwhichisresultedfrom strongsupportprocesseswhichhasresultedin high rankingonvariouscustomersatisfactionmetrics Theresultofsatisfiedcustomerfeedbacksurveyed byindependentUSbasedMarketResearch agencieshasresultedinImprosysbeingrankedin listofGlobalManufacturingInventorySoftware MarketTop10Players2020asoneoftheKey playersinrecentyearsinManufacturingsegments. Workingatmosphere:Employeefriendly,learningwork centerdevelopedbyMr.LaxmikantatImprosyshas helpedtodevelopandretaintalentinCompany.Mr. RavirajDeshpandebringsmorethan15yearsof experienceinmanagingcustomersuccessand satisfactionandhandlingtechnologyteamsfor customizeddevelopmentandimplementationof softwaresolutionsforthecustomer.ImprosysBusiness developmentandcustomerrelationshipteamarewell takencareofundertheleadershipofMr.AmeyBhawsar whohasmorethan10yearsofexperienceindesigning innovativecustomer-centriccampaignsforcustomer acquisitionandcustomersupport. Domain,whichmakesimprosysto standuniqueintheindustry: 1.ImprosysFocusonPeople,theirlives,their work,andtheirDreams. TheImprosysUserExperienceteamworksto discoverpeople'sactualneeds,includingneedsthey cannotalwaysarticulate.Armedwiththat information,Improsyscreatesproductsthatsolve real-worldproblems.ImprosysusesPDCA methodologytoimplementsoftwaresolutions, methodologyfocusesonuser experiences andfine- tuningsoftwareapplicationsaccordingly. 2.AtImprosysEverymillisecondcounts. Nothingismorevaluablethanpeople'stime. Improsyspagesloadquickly,thankstoslimcode andcarefullyselectedimagefiles.Themost essential featuresandtextareplacedinthe easiest- to-findlocations.Unnecessaryclicks,typing,steps, andotheractionsareeliminated.Improsysproducts askforinformationonlyonceandincludesmart defaults.Tasksarestreamlined. REGARDINGCLIENTS&SPECIALITYOF THEIRDOMAIN Improsysprovidessoftwareservicestoimplement,host, andmaintainprofessionalandapplicablesoftware solutions.Ithasservedover150+clientsinvarious locationsacrossIndia,andMiddleEasterncountrieslike Algeria,UAE,Bahrain,Sharjah,Kuwait,Oman,and SaudiArabia.Improsyshasalsoprovidedsoftware servicesintheSouthEastAsiancountriesofThailand. Withmorethan10yearsofexperienceinservingvaried satisfiedclientsrangingfromSMEtoMNC organizations,Improsys'sclientbaseislocatedin differentpartsoftheglobe.Inmultiplecountrieswith multiplelanguages,theImprosysteamhasvast experienceinfine-tuningsystemsolutionsforlocalized businessandculturalrequirements. 3.ImprosysBelievesSimplicityispowerful. Improsysdoesnotsetouttocreatefeature-rich products;itsbestdesignsincludeonlythefeatures thatpeopleneedtoaccomplishtheirgoals.Ideally, evenproductsthatrequirelargefeaturesetsand complexvisualdesignsappeartobesimpleaswell aspowerful. Improsys’smajorclientlistforConsulting,Training,and softwareincludesTataPowerLtd,BirlaPrecisionTools, L&THydrocarbon,IndianRailway,WelspunIndiaLtd, KSBPumpsLtd,HayaWaters,MMBGroup,AlBustan AlKhiljiKuwait,NiktishEngineeringandFiltrations, MicroIndia,ShivOmBrassLtd,IglooFreshnessFoods Ltd,etc. Improsysteamsthinktwicebeforesacrificing simplicityinpursuitofalessimportantfeature. Theirhopeistoevolveproductsinnewdirections instead ofjustaddingmorefeatures. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|23

24. 5.ImprosysDaretoinnovate. Designconsistencybuildsatrustedfoundationfor Improsysservices,makesuserscomfortable,andspeeds uptheirwork.Butitistheelementofimaginationthat transformsdesignsfromho-hum to delightful. 10.ImprosysAddsahumantouch. ImprosyscustomerSuccessteamasksforfeedbackand actsonthatfeedbackfordeliveringthebestpossible improvementsasperuserexpectations.Itunderstands theenduser'srequirementswhileoperatingonthe softwareandatthesame timedeliversthebestpossible Analyticsforthetopmanagementfordecision-making. Improsysencouragesinnovative,risk-takingdesigns whenevertheyservetheneedsofusers.Theirteams encouragenewideastocomeoutandplay.Insteadof justmatchingthefeaturesofexistingproducts,Improsys wantstochangethegame. ImprosysisDesignedfortheworld. Improsysgoalistoprovidesolutionsthatare contextuallyrelevantandavailablethroughthemedium andmethodsthatmakesensetousers.TheUser Experienceteamresearchesthefundamentaldifferences inuserexperiencesthroughouttheworldandworksto provide therightsolution foreachaudience, device,and culture. ImprosysPlanfortodayandtomorrow'sbusiness. ImprosysconsistentlyinvestsinResearchand developmentwhichenablesthemtocontinuously improveitscurrentsoftwareversionsasperthelatest technologicalupgradesavailableinthemarket.Asthe disruptingtechnologiesarecontinuouslychangingthe waycustomers'needsareaddressed,Improsysexplores theuseoffuturetechnologiesinexistingsoftware solutions. ImprosysDelighttheeyewithoutdistractingthemind. IfpeoplelookedatanImprosysproductandsaidWow, thatisbeautiful!TheUserExperienceteamwouldcheer. Apositivefirstimpressionmakesuserscomfortable, assuresthemthattheproductisreliable andprofessional, and encouragespeopletomake theproducttheirown. Improsys,Beworthyofpeople'strust. AgreaterchallengeistomakesurethatImprosys demonstratesrespectforusers'righttoownandcontrol theirowndata.Improsysistransparentabouthowituses informationandneversharesdataoutsideImprosys withoutauser'sexplicitconsent. 24|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

25. SoftwareProductsOfferedbyImprosys Anactionplanwaspreparedontwo fronts: Utilizationofexperttalentwithintheorganizationfor streamlininginternalprocesses Utilizationofcustomerexpertisetogeneraterevenue andhelpcustomerstosurviveduringthelockdown.The Improsysteamsuccessfullychangedgearstomodifythe operatingproceduretoworkfromthehomemodeof working. GOALSANDCHALLENGESFACEDDURING LOCKDOWN TeamImprosysstrivesandworkswiththebusiness philosophyof: NEWINDUSTRIALTRENDS&FUTURE ENDEAVORS Majoreconomiesintheworldareinslowdown,post covid-themarketdemandhasnotimprovedresultingin cutsinITspending.WhichismakingtheITindustry revisititsmodels.Ithasbecomeamustfortheindustry tofocusonproductivityandretainingcustomersby offeringdiscountedpricing.Allthesemarketconditions coupledwithnewtechnologiesaredrivingorganizations tolookforlow-costopportunitiesbyfocusingontheir corecompetence,Suchacompetitiveenvironmentis makingorganizationscompelledtoinitiatecost- reductiondrives. Toconsistentlycreatevaluefortheircustomers' stakeholders,byprovidingcost-effectiveimprovement solutionsinsystemsthatenabletheircustomersto achieveexcellenceandsustainablecompetitiveedge, continuousimprovementofclientorganizational prosperity.ThecoreofImprosy'sbusinessobjectiveof offeringbusiness and technology solutions. KeyObjectives: ImprovementinCashFlow ImprovementinDelivery ImprovementinValue ImprovementinQuality ImprovementinProductivity ImprovementinCustomerSatisfaction Thefocusin2023willbetoestablishImprosysasthe marketleaderinprovidingProductivityandQuality improvementsolutionprovidersbydeploying Productionmonitoringandqualitymonitoringsoftware availableonamonthlysubscriptionbasis.After successfullyestablishingImprosysasabrand Mr.LaxmikantisworkingonSmartFactorysolutionsto getreadyformoreadvancedtechnologyadoptionfrom thefieldofIoT,AI,VR,AR,Robotics,etcsothatthe IndustrycouldlaunchIndustry4.0solutionsfroma singlepointofcontact. Improsysfirmlybelievesinsystem-orientedworkingand thecompanyphilosophy,missions,businessobjectives, andqualityobjectivesaredefinedresultinginappropriateoperational,security,andbusiness continuity policies.StandardOperatingproceduresforvarious businessprocessessuchasMarketing,Sales,Operations, Admin,Finance,andSupportwhicharepre-definedand welldocumented. ADMONITIONTOTHEREADERS Mr.Laxmikantstated“Changingtheglobal economicscenarioatthemarketplaceisan opportunityforbusinessestobecomeasolution providertoleadwithpurposeandplaytherole societyneedsfrombusinessestocatalyze innovationandtransformationtoremainin businessforthelonghaul.Inthelongterm,they needtoreimagine,reinventandreconfiguretheir businesses andworkculturetothrive.Importantly, theyneedtoacton both now,andsimultaneously” ChallengesFaced:Covidhastestedtheenduranceof Improsystosustainwhentherewasacompleteabsence ofnewbusinessanddryingofcashflowwhichwasmost importantforthesurvivalofanyorganization.The challengewastosurvive.TherewerenoOxygen cylindersavailablethatcouldhelptheorganization breathe,continuousflowoffundswasessentialfor survival.TheImprosysteambrainstormedanddecided to convertthe challengeintoanOpportunity. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|25

26. COLIVE:REVOLUTIONIZINGURBANLIVINGWITH INNOVATIVECO-LIVINGSPACES Q.Canyou provide anoverviewofColive'smissionandvisionintheco-livingspace? Colive,India'sleadingColivingaccommodationprovider,isspearheadingatransformativeshiftintheway urbanmigrantsexperiencemodernfunctionalliving.Withafocusoncorporateandeducationalhubs,Colive offersmeticulouslydesignedpropertieswithprofessionalhousekeeping,andseamlesstransportoptions, settingnewstandardsforaffordableluxury.Withagrowinguserbaseofover1millionindividualsanda portfolioof18,000tenantsand150+properties,ColivehasredefinedtherentallandscapeinIndia.Asthe largestColivingplayerinBangalore,Coliveiscommittedtoitsvisionofbeingthe"FutureofLiving," revolutionizingurbanlivingoneColivingspaceatatime. SURESHRANGARAJAN Founder&CEOofColive 26|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

27. Q.HowdoesColivedifferentiateitself fromotherco-livingprovidersinterms ofdesign and amenities? PrimeLocations:Colivepropertiesarestrategically locatedinkeycorporate andeducationalhubs,ensuring thatresidentshaveeasyaccesstotheirworkplacesand colleges.Weunderstandtheimportanceofa convenientlocationinyourdailylife,andwe'rehereto makeit easier foryou. Q.InwhatwaysdoesColivefostera senseofcommunityamongitsresidents? AtColive,ourcommitmenttocreatingadiverseand inclusivelivingenvironmentisreflectedinour intentionaleffortstobringresidentstogetherthrough variousinitiatives.Whetherthroughcollaborativeco- workingspaces,communaldiningareas,weekdayyoga sessionsorfitnessclasses,and/orengagingevents curatedbyClubColive,westrivetoprovide opportunitiesforresidentstoengageandinteract.By cultivatingasenseofbelongingandencouragingaspirit ofcamaraderie,webelievethatourresidentsnotonly findaplacetolivebutalsoacommunitytothrivewithin. ModernandChic:Ourpropertiesarenotjustplacesto stay;theyaredesignedwithcontemporaryandchic interiors,reflectingasenseofstyleandcomfort.From thoughtfullydesignedfurnituretocarefullycurated décor,weensurethatyourlivingspaceisnotjust functionalbut aesthetically pleasing. Q.Canyoushareanysuccessstoriesor notableexperiencesthathighlightthe positiveimpactColivehashadonits residents? Colivehashad100+residentsfindingajobafterbeinga partofthenetworkingcommunityatClubColiveand theimpactonpeople’slivesintermsofattainingthe dream work-lifeandfindingaccomplicesandpartnersin theirpersonallifeitselfisatestamenttoHowandWhy Colivecommunityfunctionsthewayitdoes.Moreover duringCOVID,thecommunityexperiencethatbrought theresidentstotheforefrontofthebattlewiththeir supportforthecampaign‘SalutetheHero’byoffering foodforallthedeliverypersonnelhighlightsthepositive experienceofbeingapartoftheColiveCommunity. FlexibilityandAffordability:Coliveoffersflexible contractsandlowerdeposits,makingluxurious accommodationaccessibletoawiderdemographic.We believethateveryoneshouldhavetheopportunityto experiencethecomfortandconvenienceofColiving, andour pricing structure reflects this commitment. Q.Whatspecificfeaturesorservices doesColiveoffertoenhancetheliving experiencefor its residents? AttheheartofColive'ssuccessliesacommitmentto providingaseamlessandenrichinglivingexperience, underpinnedbythesixcoreprinciplesofStyle,Smart, Social,Safety,Service,andSavings.Eachofthese principles are taken into considerationwhich play a vital roleincreatingalivingenvironmentthatfosters comfort,convenience,andcommunityforourresidents. Q.HowdoesColiveadaptitsco-living spacestocatertothediverseneedsof differentdemographicgroups,suchas soloprofessionals,couples,orfamilies? Forstudentsseekingadynamicenvironment,our Gurukoolprovidesavibrantcommunityandshared livingspaces.Workingprofessionalscanoptforsoloor double-sharingroomsinadditiontoprivaterooms, offeringflexibilityandchoice.Couplesorpartnerscan embracetheintimacyandcomfortofourspecially curatedColiveCuddle.Addressingthespecificneedsof seniorcitizenswiththeutmostcare,Nirvanaprovidesa supportiveandsecurelivingenvironment.Tomeetthe demandsofthecontemporaryprofessionallifestyle,our ColiveHIP(Hybrid-Integrated-Pods)conceptintegrates workstationsseamlesslyintothelivingspace,offeringa perfectbalancebetweenworkandlife.Bytailoringour accommodationstothediverseneedsofourresidents, Coliveensuresacomprehensiveandenrichingco-living experienceforindividualsateverystageof life. Style:Thoughtfullydesignedinteriors-Comfortable &functionalfurniture-Carefullycuratedattractive décor Smart: SHONA (Smart Home Operating Networking Assistant)-State-of-the-artsmartlocksystems- Digitalflexi-contracts Social:DiverseCommunity-lounges,gamerooms, andoutdoorareasfornetworking-fitnesssessions, yoga,barbeque&weekendbashesatClubColive. Safety:24/7securitypersonnel,surveillance cameras&advancedaccesscontrolsystems- EmergencyResponseTeam Service:Professionalhousekeeping,Commonarea maintenance,R&MSupportInternetPowerback-up &utilities Savings:AffordableLuxury-LowDeposits August’24|EntrepreneurOne|27

28. Q.Whatroledoestechnologyplayin Colive'sapproachtocreatingmodern andconvenientlivingspaces? Coliveredefinesmodernlivingthroughcutting-edge technology.Oursmarthomes,interconnectedviaa residentapp,featureanAI-poweredSmartHome Q.Canyoudiscussanyupcoming developmentsorinnovationsthatColive hasinthepipelinetofurtherenhanceits co-livingofferings? Coliveisenteringanexcitingphasewithupcoming developmentsdesignedtoelevateourco-living offerings.OurstrategicexpansionintoPune, introducing1600beds,underscoresourcommitment tomeetingthegrowingdemandforqualityco-living spaces.We'vesuccessfullyonboarded1000PGsin Punethroughourinnovativemarketplacemodel, diversifyingouraccommodationportfolio.The introductionoftheHIP(HybridIntegratedPods)aims toenhanceresidents'overalllifestyle,offeringa uniqueandelevatedlivingexperience.Furthermore, ourintegrationofGPTtechnologyintoSHONA ensurespromptandefficientresponsestoqueries, whileourrenewedfocusonshort-termstaysreflects ouragilityinadaptingtotheevolvingneedsofurban migrants.Theseinitiativescollectivelyreinforce Colive'sdedicationtoinnovationandexcellencein theco-living sector. OperatingNetworkingAssistant(SHONA)for seamlessliving.Technologypervadeseveryaspect, fromdigitalonboarding,pricenegotiations,KYC,and e-agreementstoapp-basedticketing,fosteringa mobile-firstapproach.Ourtechintegrationensures universalserviceease,interactivevisuals,and24/7 connectivity,settinganewstandardforconvenient, futuristiclivingexperiences. Q.Howdoes sustainabilityand Coliveaddress environmentally friendlypracticesinitsproperties? Inourproperties,weimplementarangeof sustainabilityinitiativesaimedatreducingour environmentalfootprint.Thisincludesenergy- efficientsystems,wastemanagementstrategies,and theintegrationofeco-friendlymaterialsinour infrastructure.Energymetresaresetuptotrack consumption&solarpanelsareplacedtoreplacethe consumptionofelectricityforwaterheaters.Coliveis mostlylocatedneartoofficespaceswhichreduces theamountofvehiculartravelreducingcarbon footprint. Q.HowdoesColivestayattunedtothe evolvingneedsandpreferencesofthe modernurbandweller,andhowdoes thisinfluencethecompany'sfutureplans andstrategies? ByutilizingtoolslikeORMandCRMsystems,we closelymonitorresidentfeedback,maintainingareal- timepulseontheirexperiences.Throughregular issuechecksandaproactiveresponsetoqueries, weswiftlyaddressconcerns,continuallyrefiningour services.Thisiterativeapproachkeepsusaheadof evolvingtrendsinco-livingpreferences.Colive remainsagileinrefiningofferingsandshapingfuture plans,ensuringcurrentresidentsatisfactionwhile strategicallypositioningforgrowthandinnovationin thedynamicco-livingmarket.Ourexpansiontomore Indianmetropolitancitiesunderscoresourdedication toprovidingadaptablelivingspacesthatalignwith thedynamiclifestylesofurbanresidents, emphasizingflexibilityandinnovativetechnology. Moreover,westrivetocreateasenseof environmentalawarenessandresponsibilityamong ourresidents,encouragingpracticessuchas recyclingandenergyconservation. 28|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

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30. EXPLORINGTHEORGANICFRONTIER:ANINTERVIEWWITHMRS.POOJA GUPTA,FOUNDEROFHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODSLIMITED BACKGROUNDANDINSPIRATION Q. Canyoushareabitaboutyourbackgroundandwhat inspiredyoutoventureintotheorganicfoodindustry,specificallywithHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODS? Beingspiritualmyselfandaloverofnature,IalwaysfollowedthepathofsimplelivingsoIchosethepathofOrganicFarmingoveranyotherbusiness.Myventureishelpingmorethan15000farmers,EmployingWomen,andhelpingoutthearmywomen.WesourceourproducefromthefoothillsoftheHimalayaswhereitisnourishedbyfertile mineralmaterial,richsoil,andsnow-meltedwateroftheriverChenab.WehaveawiderangeofOrganicGroceryfoodproducts–OrganicFlour,OrganicRice,OrganicPulses,OrganicSpices,SuperFoods,OrganicDryfruits,OrganicSaffron,Organicready-to-eatSnacks,andOrganicCereals,etc. WehaveourlandsinthefoothillsoftheHimalayasandour produceisnourishedbyfertile,Mineral-richsoil,Organic manure,andsnow-meltedwatersofriverChenab,without theuseofartificialfertilizersandchemicalswhicharethen soldthroughahouseholdbrandnameNIMBARKWho believesinspreadingPositiveandpureenergy.Eachofthe productsishygienicallyprocessedandpackedandalso undergoesmultipleroundsofqualityassurancetoretainits naturalessenceandfreshnessthroughouttheshelflife. FOUNDINGJOURNEY Q.WhatmotivatedyoutoestablishHimalayanBioOrganicFoods,andhowdidthejourneybegin? Iamblessedthatnaturehasgivenmeanopportunitytodosomethingforoursocietyandforourmostvaluablewomanfarmer.ItisthemaindrivingforcebehindmyjourneyasIwantedtoupliftmysocietyespeciallythewomansectionofthesociety.BeingawomanentrepreneurmyselfIPoojaGuptaStartedHimalayanBioOrganicFoodsLimitedwiththeBrandname“NIMBARK”Startedthisbusinessjourneyfour yearsback.Webelieveinthephilosophyof“SATVIK”Conscious Lifestyle. MRS.POOJAGUPTA Founder 30|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

31. COMPANY MISSION ANDVALUES Q.CouldyoutellusaboutthemissionandvaluesthatdriveHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODS? OurVisionandmissionoftheorganizationistomake availablegenuineorganicfoodproducts to ourcustomers andtoempowerfarmerswithgoodpricesfortheirproduce alongwithgoodagriculturepracticesthatserveandprotect nature.Wealwaysstrivetoupliftthelivelihoodoffarmers allacrosstheruralareas. MARKETTRENDS Q.Whattrendsdoyouforeseeintheorganicfoodindustry,andhowareHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODSadaptingto thesechanges? Thefollowingpointswillexplainthetrendsthatare foreseen intheOrganicworldandtheadaptionofchanges byourorganization: Asthedemandforplant-basedproductsgrows,sodoes themarketforveganprobiotics.Theglobaldemandfor veganprobioticsis projectedto reacha marketsizeof approximately$10.69millionby2028.Veganprobiotics aresupplementsorfoodsandbeveragescontaining beneficialbacteriaderivedfromplant-basedsources, avoidinganimal-derivedingredients.These microorganisms,suchasLactobacillusand CHALLENGESANDTRIUMPHS Q.Whatchallengeshaveyoufacedasafounderinthe organicfoodsector,andhowhaveyouovercomethemwithHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODS? ThoughatthestartingIfacedalot of challengessinceIwasahomemakerandturnedtoawomanentrepreneurButasIwantedtoupgradesocietyaswellasupliftingwomensostartedmyventureandafterfacingsomanyhurdlesIamonthejourneyofmakingmybrandpresencegloballyallovertheworld. Bifidobacteriumstrains,arecrucialforpromotinga healthybalance in thedigestivesystem.Ourbrandis alsoundertheinnovationofsuchkindofproductswhich willbeintroducedin theupcomingtimeperiod. Wehavealsoadoptedthepracticeofavoiding traditionalheat-basedtechniquesratherthanfocusing onnon-thermalfoodprocessing.Thisapproachaimsto retainthenutritionalquality,Flavors,andoverall characteristicsoftheproducts. DIFFERENTIATION INTHEMARKET Q.HowdoesHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODSdifferentiate itselfinthecompetitiveorganicfood market? Asour brandmainfocusisonprovidingthenaturaland genuineproductstosociety,Bykeepingthisinmindwedo testingofourproductsandfollowallsafetymeasuresalong with havingthenecessarycertificationstodifferentiateit fromtheotherbrandsinthiscompetitiveera. GLOBALIMPACT Q.Withtheincreasingdemandfororganicproductsglobally, howdoesHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODSplantoexpand itsreachandimpactonalargerscale? Weareexpandingourreachbycapturingall thefar-flung areasofsocietyandcreatingawarenessamongthemasses ofourbrandthrough themodeof socialmediaandour onlinee-commerceplatforms. CONSUMEREDUCATION Q.HowdoesHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODScontributeto consumereducationregardingthebenefitsoforganicfood andfarming? Ourbrandmainfocusonthepurityandauthenticity ofthe productssoourorganicproductsarepesticide-free.Ithelps tomaintaintheenvironmenthealthybyreducingthelevelof pollutionascomparedwithconventionalagriculture.These benefitsarecounterbalancedbyhigherfoodcostsfor consumersandgenerallyloweryields. FUTUREGOALS Q.WhatarethefuturegoalsandaspirationsforHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODS? Ourfuturegoalsaretobeinthetop10ofthebestorganic grocerybrandsintheworldinthenextthreeyearswitha presenceinallsevencontinentsoftheworldaswellasour officesinPANIndia.Wevisiontolinkmorethan50,000 womanfarmerswithourbrand. ADVICEFORASPIRINGENTREPRENEURS Q.Basedonyourexperience,whatadvicewouldyougivetoaspiringentrepreneurslookingtoentertheorganicfoodsector, particularlywithHIMALAYANBIOORGANICFOODS? Iwouldliketosaytoalltheupcomingyoungentrepreneursthatalwaysbedisciplinedinbusiness,thatthecultureyouwillcultivateinbusinesswillflowinyourteammembers.Ifyouwanttobeagoodentrepreneur,youneedtobeagoodteamleaderinsteadofabigBoss.FixaGoal,HaveaVision,faceyourfears,and go forit. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|31

32. C Business Inthedynamicandever-evolvinglandscapeofmodernbusiness,continuous Business learninghasemergedasacriticalfactorforsuccess.Nolongerconfinedto traditionalclassroomsettingsorperiodicprofessionaldevelopmentcourses, learninginthebusinessworldisnowaconstant,ongoingprocess.Itisnot justaboutacquiringnewknowledge;it’saboutadaptingtochanges,staying competitive,andensuringlong-termsuccess.Therapidevolutionof technology,shiftingmarkettrends,andincreasingcompetitiondemandthat businessesandprofessionalsstayaheadofthecurvetoremainrelevant.Continuouslearningisthekeytounlockinginnovation,drivinggrowth,andachievingsuccessinthemodernbusinessworld. WHYCONTINUOUSLEARNINGMATTERS? Thebusinessenvironmentisconstantlychanging,withnew challengesandopportunitiesemergingeveryday.Continuous learningenablesbusinessestoadaptquicklytothesechanges, makingthemmoreagileandresponsivetomarketdemands.Italso helpsprofessionalsdevelopnewskills,expandtheirknowledge,and stayup-to-datewithindustrytrends,ensuringtheyremainvaluable assetstotheirorganizations. 4.EnhancedCompetitiveness:Continuouslearninghelpsbusinesses stayaheadofthecompetition,adaptingtochangingmarketconditionsandcustomerneeds. 5.TalentAttractionandRetention:Continuouslearningopportunitiesattracttoptalentandretainexistingemployees,reducingturnoverandrecruitmentcosts. Moreover,continuouslearningfostersacultureofinnovation, encouragingexperimentation,creativity,andrisk-taking.By embracingcontinuouslearning,businessescandevelopnew products,services,andprocessesthatdrivegrowthand differentiation. SCOPEOFCONTINUOUSLEARNING Nowthatweknowabouttheimportanceofcontinuouslearninglet uslookatcertainaspectswherecontinuouslearningplays amajor role : FOSTERINGINNOVATIONANDCREATIVITY STRATEGIESFORIMPLEMENTINGCONTINUOUS LEARNING 1.OnlineCoursesandWebinars:Utilizeonlineplatformstoaccesscourses,webinars,andtutorialsonvariousbusinesstopics. Innovationisthelifebloodofanysuccessfulbusiness.Companies thatfailtoinnovateriskbecomingobsolete,ascompetitorsdevelop newproducts,services,andbusinessmodelsthatbettermeetthe needsofcustomers.Continuouslearningplaysacrucialrolein fosteringacultureofinnovationwithinanorganization. 2.MentorshipPrograms:Pairexperiencedprofessionalswithneweremployeesforguidance,support,andknowledgesharing. Whenemployeesareencouragedtolearncontinuously,theyare morelikely tobringfreshideastothetable.Whetherit’sthrough formaleducation,attendingindustryconferences,orsimplystaying curiousandopen-minded,continuouslearningexposesindividuals tonewperspectivesandwaysofthinking.This,inturn,canleadto thedevelopmentofinnovativesolutionstobusinesschallenges. 3.IndustryEventsandConferences:Attendindustryevents,conferences,andtradeshowstonetwork,learn,andstayupdatedonindustrytrends. 4.BookClubsandReadingLists:Establishbookclubsorreadingliststoencouragereading,discussion,andknowledgesharing. Moreover,continuouslearninghelpstobreakdownsiloswithinan organization.Inmanycompanies,differentdepartments orteams operateinisolation,leadingtoalackofcollaborationand innovation.Byencouragingcross-functionallearningandknowledge sharing,businessescancreateamorecollaborativeenvironment wherenewideascanflourish. Business 5.Cross-FunctionalTraining:Providetraininganddevelopmentopportunitiesacrossdepartmentstofostercollaborationand knowledgesharing. BENEFITSOFCONTINUOUSLEARNING ImprovedPerformance:Continuouslearningenhancesskills, knowledge,andexpertise,leadingtoimprovedjobperformanceand productivity. IncreasedInnovation:Continuouslearningencouragescreativity, experimentation,andinnovation,drivingbusinessgrowthand differentiation. BetterDecisionMaking:Continuouslearningprovidesaccessto newinformation,insights,andperspectives,enablingbetter decision-making. 32|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

33. THEROLEOFLEADERSHIPINPROMOTINGCONTINUOUS LEARNING ADAPTINGTOTECHNOLOGICALADVANCEMENTS One of themostsignificantdriversof theneed for continuous learninginbusinessistherapidpaceoftechnologicalchange.In today’sworld,technologyisevolvingfasterthaneverbefore,and businessesthatfailtokeepupriskfallingbehind.Fromautomation andartificialintelligencetoblockchainand dataanalytics,new technologiesare constantlyemerging,eachwiththepotentialto transformindustries. Whiletheimportanceofcontinuouslearningisclear,it’sessentialto recognizethatfosteringacultureoflearningstartsatthetop. Leadershipplaysacrucialroleinpromotingandsupporting continuouslearningwithinanorganization.Leadersmustnotonly encouragetheirteamstolearnandgrowbutalsomodelthis behaviorthemselves. Forbusinesses,thismeansthatstayingaheadofthecurverequiresa commitmenttocontinuouslearning.Employeesatalllevelsmustbe equippedwiththeskillsandknowledgenecessarytoleveragenew technologieseffectively.Thisnotonlyincludestechnicalskills,such ascodingordataanalysisbutalsotheability to thinkcritically abouthowtechnologycanbeappliedtosolvebusinessproblems. Whenleadersprioritizetheirownlearninganddevelopment,itsets apowerfulexamplefortherestoftheorganization.Itsignalsthat learningis a valuedandintegralpart of the company’sculture, rather than justan afterthought.Furthermore,leaders whoare committedtocontinuouslearningarebetterequippedtomake informeddecisions,driveinnovation,andleadtheirteamsthrough periodsofchange. Moreover,asbusinessesincreasinglyrelyondigitaltoolsand platforms,continuouslearningisessentialtoensurecybersecurity. Withcyberthreatsbecomingmoresophisticated,companiesmust constantlyupdatetheirknowledgeandpracticestoprotectsensitive dataandmaintaincustomertrust. Topromotecontinuouslearning,leadersshouldinvestinthe necessaryresourcesandinfrastructure.Thismightincludeproviding accesstoonlinecourses,workshops,orindustryevents,aswellas creatingopportunitiesforemployeestosharetheirknowledgeand expertisewithothers.Additionally,leadersshouldrecognizeand rewardemployeeswhodemonstrateacommitmenttolearning, reinforcingthevalueofcontinuousdevelopment. NAVIGATINGUNCERTAINTYANDCHANGE Thebusinessworldisinherentlyuncertain,andtheabilityto navigatechange is crucial for long-termsuccess.Whetherit’san economicdownturn,adisruptivenewcompetitor,oraglobal pandemic,businessesmustbepreparedtoadapttounforeseen challenges.Continuouslearningequipsbusinesseswiththeagility andresilienceneededtothriveinanuncertainenvironment. CONCLUSION Continuouslearningisessentialforbusinessesandprofessionalstothriveintoday'sfast-pacedandever-changingenvironment.Byembracingcontinuouslearning,businessescandriveinnovation,growth,andsuccess.Implementingstrategieslikeonlinecourses,mentorshipprograms,andindustryevents,andfollowingbestpractices like settingcleargoalsandcreatingalearningculture,canhelpbusinessesunlockthefullpotentialofcontinuouslearning.Remember,continuouslearningisnolongeraluxury,butanecessity forsuccessinthemodern business world. Whenacompanyfostersacultureofcontinuouslearning,itcreatesanorganizationthatismoreadaptableandresponsivetochange.Employeeswhoareaccustomedtolearningnewskillsandknowledgearebetterequippedtohandleshiftsinthemarketorchangesintheirroles.Thisadaptabilityisakeycompetitiveadvantageinaworldwherechangeistheonlyconstant. Moreover,continuouslearninghelpsbusinessesto anticipateand prepareforpotentialdisruptions.Bystayinginformedabout emergingtrendsandpotentialthreats,companiescandevelop strategiestomitigaterisksandcapitalizeonnewopportunities.This proactiveapproachtolearningcan mean thedifferencebetween merelysurvivingandtrulythrivinginachallengingbusiness environment. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|33

34. MEETRONAKMORBIA:AVISIONARYLEADERSPEARHEADING INNOVATIONININFRASTRUCTUREDEVELOPMENT Inthedynamiclandscapeofinfrastructuredevelopment,wherechallengesaboundandinnovationisparamount,onecompanystandsoutasabeaconoftransformativechange–ArisInfra.Ledbyvisionaryco-founderRonakMorbia,ArisInfrahasemergedasapioneeringforce,reshapingtheconstructionmaterialssectorwithitsunwaveringcommitmenttoinnovationandoperationalexcellence.Fromitsinception,ArisInfrahasbeendrivenbyamissiontorevolutionizetraditionalprocurementprocessesanddrivesustainablegrowthwithintheindustry.Let'sdelveintotheremarkablejourneyofArisInfra,exploringitskeyinitiatives,uniquevalueproposition,and pivotal roleinshapingthefutureofinfrastructuredevelopment. ABOUTARISINFRA ArisInfra,underthevisionaryleadershipofco-founderRonakMorbia,representsagroundbreakingforceintheinfrastructuredevelopmentsector.FoundeduponRonak’sunwaveringcommitmenttoinnovationanddrivenby firsthandexperiencesnavigatingindustrychallenges,ArisInfrastandsasatestamenttotransformativechange.Itsgenesisisdeeplyrootedinanarrativeofindustrydisruptionandtechnologicaladvancement,propelledbyRonak’sprofoundinsightintotheintricaciesofconstructionmaterialsprocurement. Equippedwithanintimateunderstandingofthesector'spain pointsandfuelledby arelentlessdrivefortransformative change,Ronakembarkedonaboldmissiontoestablish ArisInfra. Hisstrategicacumen andresolutecommitment havenotonly propelledthecompany totheforefront of industryinnovationbuthavealsopositionedArisInfraasa pioneeringforcedrivingpositivetransformationwithinthe constructionmaterials landscape. Throughastrategicfusionoftechnologicalinnovationand operationalexcellence,ArisInfrarevolutionizestraditional procurementprocesses,offeringstakeholdersunparalleled efficiencyandtransparency.Ronak’svisionaryleadership remainsinstrumentalinguidingthecompanytowardits missionofreshapingthefutureofinfrastructure development,positioningArisInfraasapioneeringforce drivingsustainablegrowthandinnovationwithinthe constructionmaterials sector. RONAK’SJOURNEY RonakMorbia'sjourneywithintheconstructionmaterialsrealmepitomizesanunwaveringpursuitofinnovationandanunyieldingdeterminationtosurmountindustry’schallenges.Navigatingthroughtheintricatemazeofthefragmentedmarket,Ronakconfrontedtheglaringabsenceofstreamlinedtechnologicalsolutions,servingasacatalystfor his visionary ambitions. RONAKMORBIA Co-Founder 34|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

35. WHATDOES THECOMPANYDO? ArisInfrastandsasacentralhubforallconstructionmaterialneeds,providingavastarrayofproductsandservices meticulouslycraftedtofulfilthediverserequirementsofinfrastructureprojects.Fromessentialrawmaterialslike steel,cementandaggregatestointricatefinishedgoodssuchastiles,marbles,sanitaryandelectricals,ArisInfra'scomprehensiveofferingscatercomprehensivelytoeveryaspectoftheconstructionspectrum.Attheheartofitsoperationalframeworkliestheinnovativeproprietaryplatform,ArisFlow,whichseamlesslyconnectsbuyersandsellersinreal-time,heraldingatransformativeshiftintheprocurementlandscapewithitsunparalleledefficiencyandtransparency. Harnessingtherevolutionarycapabilitiesoftechnologyand optimizingsupplychains,ArisInfrastrivestointroducea fresheracharacterizedbyenhancedefficiency,transparency, andsustainabilitythroughouttheconstructionecosystem. Throughasteadfastcommitmenttoinnovationandthe cultivationofstrategicalliances,thecompanyendeavoursto leadthechargeinreshapinginfrastructuredevelopment, drivingthetransitiontowardsamoreintelligentand environmentallyconsciousconstructionmethodologies. Bychampioninginnovationandfosteringstrategicpartnerships,ArisInfraaimstospearheadaparadigmshiftin infrastructuredevelopmentandcatalysingthetransitiontowardssmarter,moresustainableconstructionpractices.Astheconstructionindustrycontinuestoevolve,ArisInfraremainsdedicatedtoleveragingcutting-edgetechnologiesandsustainablesolutions to drivepositivechangeandshapeamoreresilientandenvironmentallyfriendlyfutureforinfrastructuredevelopment. Withasprawlingpresencespanning850locationsacross30cities,ArisInfrahasfirmlyestablisheditselfasthecornerstoneofsuccessforover2000discerningcustomers.Facilitatingtheseamlessmovementofmillionsoftonnesofmaterials,thecompanyplaysapivotalroleincatalysingtherealizationofnumerousprojects.ArisInfra'sunwaveringcommitmenttoexcellenceanditsdedicationtomeetingthedynamicneedsofitsclientelehavecementeditspositionasatrustedpartnerintheconstructionindustry,empoweringstakeholderstonavigatethecomplexitiesofprojectexecutionwithconfidenceandease. COLLABORATIONSANDPARTNERSHIP Collaborationandstrategicpartnershipsarefundamental pillarsofArisInfra'sapproachtogrowth,playingapivotal roleinenrichingitsofferingsandextendingitsmarketreach. Throughsynergisticalliancesforgedwithprominent constructionfirms andmultinationalcompanies,ArisInfra hassuccessfullycultivatedarobustnetworkofvendors, resultinginanexpandedarrayofproductscharacterizedby enhanceddiversity,quality,andaffordability.These collaborativeeffortshavenotonlypropelledthecompany's trajectoryofgrowthbuthavealsosolidifieditspositionasa formidableplayerintheindustry.Bydeliveringunmatched valuetoitsclienteleandspearheadinginnovationacrossthe sector,ArisInfracontinuestoleveragecollaborativeventures asacatalystfordrivingindustry-widetransformationand shapingthefutureofconstructionprocurement. HOWARISINFRAISUNIQUEINTHE CONSTRUCTIONSPACE ArisInfra'scorevaluepropositionisrootedinitssteadfast dedicationtoinnovationandtechnologicalprowess.By seamlesslyintegratingcutting-edgesolutionswithextensive industryknowledge,thecompanyrevolutionizesthe procurementlandscape,deliveringunmatched levelsof convenience,efficiency,andcost-effectivenesstoitsclients. ArisInfra'sdynamicRFQplatform,swiftvendorconnections, andcloud-baseddocumentaccessibilityempower stakeholderstostreamlineoperationsandmakewell- informeddecisions,therebyboostingoperationalflexibility andmaximizingresourceefficiency.Furthermore,the company'sunwaveringcommitmenttosustainability underscoresitsethosofcorporateresponsibility,promoting environmentalstewardshipandpavingthewayfor amore sustainablefuture. INNOVATIONANDPLANSFORTHEFUTURE Innovationstands as the driving force behindArisInfra, fuellingthecompany'srelentlesspursuitofexcellenceand guidingitsstrategicvision.Centraltoitsinnovativeprowess istheproprietarysoftware,ArisFlow,whichembodies ArisInfra'sunwaveringdedicationtotechnological advancementandoperationalefficiency.Lookingtowards thefuture,ArisInfraremainsunwaveringinitscommitment topushingtheboundariesofinnovation,withafocused approachonenhancingthecapabilitiesof its platformand EVOLUTIONSINTHEINFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRYANDARISINFRA’SROLE Astheinfrastructuresectorexperiencesasignificant transformationpropelledbytechnologicaladvancements andtheurgentneedforsustainability,ArisInfrafindsitselfat theforefrontofthisindustryevolution. advancingAI-drivensolutions.Withasteadfast determinationtoleadthedigitaltransformationofthe constructionindustry,ArisInfraispoisedtosetnew benchmarksforoperationalexcellenceandfoster sustainablegrowthintheyearsahead. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|35

36. GUESTWRITING 6TipsOnDealingWithDifficult BusinessClients By:StanPopovich E verypersonhas worked with difficultcustomerswhenitcomes Asaresult,herearesixtipsonhowtodealwithdifficultbusiness clients. 1.Prepareaheadof time: Regardlesshowgoodyouareorhowmany awards youhavewon,itis impossibletomakeeveryonehappyallofthetime.Itisimportantthat abusinessownerdevelopsagoodreputationintheirareaofexpertise tobufferthepossibleproblemsofdealingwithdifficultcustomers. totheir career andbusiness. Itcanbeachallenge tostaycalm instead ofgettingupsetwhenyourcustomers giveyouahardtime. Make a listof yourcompany’s accomplishmentsandawardstoinclude inyourmarketingcampaign.Developastrongfoundationofcustomer satisfaction.Thatwillworktoyouradvantagewhendealingwithan unhappycustomer. 36|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

37. 2.Geteverythinginwriting: Itisimportantthatyougeteverythingin writingwhendealingwithyourclients. 5.Gethelpfromyouremployees: Enlisttheservicesofyouremployeeswhocouldbeof assistanceinworkingwithyourchallengingclients.In addition, a businesscouldhiresomeonewhoisanexpert inpublicrelations.Someofyourotherworkersmay havetheexperienceandskillsofdealingwithdifficult people. Misunderstandingswillhappenand expectationswillnotalwaysbemet.Indealing withothers,puteverythingdowninwritingto savemoneyandheartachedowntheroad. 3.Listentoyourcustomers: Listentoyourcustomersandviewyour 6.Preparefor unexpected surprises: Sometimes,thingshappenthattakeeveryoneby surprise.Whenunexpectedthingshappen,dealwith themimmediately.Ifsomeofyouremployeescallin sickononeofyourbusiestdays,don’tgetstressedout. Justreassignsomeofthetaskstoothersortakeitupon yourselftohandleyourcustomersdirectlyfortheday. Learntofindthesolutioninsteadofbeingtheproblem. customer service issues throughtheir eyes.You mightbesurprisedonwhatyoulearn.Don’t assumethatyouknowwhatyourcustomers wantandalwayslistentothefactsofagiven situation.Neverarguewithyourclientsand alwaysremain politeand professional. Ifacustomertellsyouasimilarbusinessyour competingagainsthandlestheirmarketing campaignalotdifferently,don’tgetupsetand offended.Listentowhatyourcustomeris tellingyou.Bewillingtoimproveandmake changesasneeded.Donotassumethatyou havealloftheanswersandalwaysremain committedtodoingthingsmore efficiently. AboutTheAuthor 4.Learntocommunicateeffectively: Getintothehabitoftalkingwiththepeopleyou dobusinesswith.Askquestionsandmakesure thateveryoneisonthesamepage.Effective communicationwithyourcustomerswill preventmisunderstandingsdowntheroad. Inaddition,yourclientswanttoworkforthose companieswhoarefair,honest,andwillingto admitwhenthey’rewrong.Bewillingtoadmit anymistakesyoumaymakewhendoing businesswithothers.Yourcustomerswill respectyour integrity. StanPopovichistheauthorofthe popularmanagingfearbook,“A Layman’sGuidetoManagingFear”. FormoreinformationaboutStan’s bookandtogetsomemorefreemental healthadvice,pleasevisitStan’s websiteat http://www.managingfear.com August’24|EntrepreneurOne|37

38. MEETMR.PHILIPMANI-STEERINGSCHMALZINDIA'SSUCCESSWITH VISIONARYLEADERSHIP ABOUTSCHMALZ Foundedin1999,SchmalzIndiahasgrownoverthepast25yearstobecomeacornerstoneintherealmofvacuumhandlingsystemsandcomponents.Initiallyestablishedwithafocusonsellingthesesystems,thecompanyexpandeditshorizonsin2003bydelvingintomanufacturing.This strategicmovenotonlyshowcasedSchmalzIndia'scommitmenttoinnovationbutalsolaidthefoundationforitsevolutionintoaleaderintheindustry.Withadedicatedworkforceexceeding105professionals,thecompanyhascultivatedacultureofexcellenceandcustomer-centricity,cementingitspositionasatrustedpartnerforbusinessesacross various sectors. ROLESANDRESPONSIBILITIESOFTHEPERSON Inhiscapacityasthemanagingdirectorandmemberoftheboardofdirectors,thekeyindividualatSchmalzIndiaassumesmultifacetedresponsibilitiescrucialtothecompany'ssuccess.Henotonlyoverseetheday-to-dayoperationsbutalsoplaysapivotalroleinshapingstrategicdecisions.Fromresourcemanagementtodrivinggrowthinitiatives,hisleadershipextendsacrossallfacetsoftheorganization,ensuringtheseamlessfunctioningofSchmalzIndia'soperationsacrossdiverselocations.Byspearheadingstrategicinitiativesandfosteringacultureofexcellence,heupholdsthecompany'scommitmenttoinnovationandcustomersatisfaction,propellingSchmalzIndiatowards continuedsuccessandgrowth. SchmalzIndia'sjourneyischaracterizedbyarelentlesspursuitoftechnologicaladvancementandasteadfastdedicationtocustomersatisfaction.Throughproactiveadaptationtomarketdynamicsandakeenunderstandingofemergingtrends,thecompanyhascarvedoutanicheforitselfasaninnovatorandtrailblazerintheindustry.Asitembarksonthenextphaseofitsgrowthtrajectory,SchmalzIndiaremainscommittedtopushingtheboundariesofinnovationanddeliveringunparalleledvaluetoitsclients,therebysolidifyingitspositionasaleaderinthefieldofvacuumhandlingsystems. KEYPERSON AtthehelmofSchmalzIndia'ssuccessisitsmanaging director,Mr.PhilipJ Mani,whosevisionaryleadershipand steadfastdedicationhaspropelledthecompanytonew heights.Servingasthe firstemployeeandguidingforce behindthecompany'sevolution,hisstrategicacumenand unwaveringcommitmenttoexcellencehasnotonlyshaped SchmalzIndia'sjourneybutalsofosteredacultureof innovationandcustomer-centricity,positioningthecompany asaleaderinthevacuumhandlingsystemsindustry. PHILIPMANI ManagingDirector 38|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

39. SCHMALZUSP SchmalzIndia'suniquesellingpropositionliesinits steadfastdedicationtocustomerserviceandafter-sales support,settingitapartfromcompetitorsinthemarket. Unlikeitscounterparts,SchmalzIndiaprioritizesdelivering comprehensivesolutionstailoredtoaddressthedistinct requirementsofits clients.Thiscustomer-centricapproach notonlyfostersstrongrelationshipsbutalsosolidifies SchmalzIndia'sreputationasatrustedpartnerinthe industry.Byconsistentlyexceedingexpectationsand providingunparalleledsupport,SchmalzIndiacontinuesto upholditscommitmenttoexcellenceandremainsa preferredchoiceforbusinessesseekingreliablevacuum handlingsystemsandcomponents. 2024RESOLUTIONS AsSchmalzIndiaembarksonthejourneyof2024,itsresolvetoupholdexcellenceinallfacetsofitsoperationsremainsunwavering.Thecompanyissteadfastinitscommitmenttofortifyitsstandingasafrontrunnerinthemarketbyelevatingoperationalefficiencyandfosteringacultureofinnovation.Witharenewedfocusoncustomersatisfactionandarelentless pursuit of continuous improvement,SchmalzIndiaispoisedtosetnewbenchmarksandachievesignificantmilestonesintheupcomingyear.Throughdedicatedeffortsandaproactiveapproach,SchmalzIndiaisprimedtoseizeopportunitiesandchartapathtowardsustained successandgrowth. FUTUREENDEAVORS AsSchmalzIndiagazesinto thehorizon,itseesafuture characterizedbycontinualgrowthandinnovation.The companyisdedicatedtoexpandingitsglobalpresenceand cultivatingstrategicalliancestocapitalizeonemerging prospects.Byremainingsteadfastinitscorevaluesof integrity,excellence,andunwaveringcustomerfocus, SchmalzIndiaispoisedtoflourishamidsttheevolving businessterrain.With aforward-thinkingapproachanda commitmenttodeliveringexceptionalsolutions,Schmalz Indiaispreparedtonavigatethecomplexitiesofthemarket andemergeasafrontrunnerinshapingthefutureofthe industry. NEWIMMERSIVETECHNOLOGIESANDHOW DIDTHECOMPANYADAPTTOIT? Inresponseto theriseofnewimmersivetechnologieslike Cobots,SchmalzIndiahaspositioneditselfasapioneerof innovationintheindustry.Acknowledgingthe transformativepotentialofCobotsinmanufacturing,the companyhasproactivelyengineeredproductsdesignedto seamlesslyintegratewiththesecutting-edgetechnologies. Byaligningitsofferingswiththedemandsofmodern manufacturingprocesses,SchmalzIndiahasdemonstrated remarkableadaptabilityandforesight.Throughits commitmenttoenhancingefficiencyandproductivity, SchmalzIndiacontinuestoleadthewayinembracing emergingtechnologiesanddrivingforwardtheevolutionof themarketlandscape. ADVICETOREADERS Asaleadingplayerintheindustry,SchmalzIndiaoffers invaluableadvicetoitsreaders:Embracechangeasanopportunityforgrowth,fosteracultureofrelentless innovationtostayaheadofthecurve,andprioritizecustomersatisfactionaboveallelse.Inanincreasingly competitivemarketlandscape,successisnotmerelyaboutkeepingupwiththepaceofchangebutalsoaboutsettingnewstandardsandexceedingexpectations.Byembodyingtheseprinciplesandembracingaproactivemindset,businessescanchartacoursetoward sustainable growthandprosperity, eveninthefaceofuncertaintyandchallenges. NEWSTRATEGIES ADOPTED Tonavigateevolvingmarketdynamics,SchmalzIndiahas formulatedinnovativestrategiestomaintainitsgrowth trajectory.Drawinguponitsextensiveexperienceinvacuum handlingsystems,thecompanyispursuingavenuesto diversifyitsproductportfolioandextenditsfootprintinto burgeoningmarkets.Moreover,SchmalzIndiaiscommitting resourcestoresearchanddevelopmentinitiatives, positioningitselfasafrontrunnerinanticipatingand adaptingtoemergingtrends.Byembracingaproactive approachtoinnovationandmarketexpansion,SchmalzIndia ispoisedtonotonlysustainbutalsoenhanceitscompetitive edgeinthedynamiclandscapeofindustrialsolutions. CONCLUSION Inconclusion,SchmalzIndia'sjourneyservesasacompellingtestamenttothetransformativepowerofvision,innovation,andunwaveringperseverance.Asthecompanycontinuestoblazenewtrails,redefineindustrystandards,andpushtheboundariesofpossibilityintherealmofvacuumhandlingsystems,itremainsabeaconofexcellenceandinspirationfor others inthefield. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|39

40. Innovation in the Automotive Industry withMr. RajKishoreNaik, VP-Sourcing&SupplyChain,AshokLeyland Withover33yearsofexperience in automotiveproductdevelopmentandqualitymanagement,Mr.RajKishoreNaik,VicePresidentofSourcing,SupplyChain,andHeadofNewPartsDevelopment&QualityatAshokLeyland,hasshapedaremarkablecareer.StartingatMaruti,followedbyTataMotors,andnowleadingatAshokLeylandsince2013,hispassionforautomobileshasdrivenhissuccess.Inthisinterview,Mr.Naikshareshisjourney,discussestheevolutionoftheautomotiveindustry,andoutlines AshokLeyland'sstrategicapproachtosourcing,supplychain,andqualityassurance. INTROD DBACKGROUN Q.CanyouprovideuswithabriefoverviewofyourprofessionaljourneyandhowyoucametoyourcurrentroleatAshokLeyland? AftergraduatingfromNIT,Rourkelain1991,IstartedmycareerwithIndia’sNo.1CarManufacturer,MarutiwhereIstartedmycareer.MovedtoTataMotorsin2002toworkinEnggResearchCtrforPassengerCarprojects.Ijoined the Hinduja Groupin 2013andcontinuingsuccessfullytillnow. ANDRESPONSIBILITIES Q.AsVicePresident-Sourcing&SupplyChain,andHeadofNewPartsDevelopment&Quality,whatarethekeyresponsibilitiesandchallengesthatcomewithyourrole? It'smygoodfortune to Lead a Team of 100-plusExtremely TalentedEngineerstodevelopthousandsofNewParts.In variousleadingpositions,Igottheopportunitytoguidethe teaminNewPartDevelopmentfortheHighestQualityStandard. IalwaysmotivatemyteamonQualityconfirmationactivities relatedtoSupplierpartsinadherencetoQualitysystems startingfromScratch totheStartofProductiontillthelifeof parts. EnsureSupplierQualityAssurancesystemisinplace&enhance suppliercapabilitytoensureZeroDefectsuppliesto ALforall partswellbeforeSOP. It’sajourneyof33yearsofrich&extensiveexperiencein ProductDesignandDevelopment,ManufacturingQualityand Soucing&SupplierQualityAssurance. ToplayavitalroleinNPQprocessbyinteractingwithall internalstakeholdersofALandallSupplierstomakesurethat Right partsaregettingdevelopedatRighttime with relevant suppliers. PresentlyleadingNewPartsDevelopmentforMHCV,LCV,and PSBandPartsQualityAssurance. Assurance ofRobustManufacturingProcessatSupplierendto achievesustainableQualityTargets.Ourfocuswillalwaysbefor continualimprovementsintheirManufacturingProcesswith increase in volumeandreduction in cost. Q.Whatmotivatedyoutopursueacareerintheautomotive industry,particularlyinsourcing,supplychain,newpartsdevelopment,andqualitymanagement? Automobileismypassionsincechildhood.IhavegrownupinafamilywhereeverymemberisanAutoExpert,andthisalwayskeepsmemotivated. Q.Howdoyouensuretheseamlessintegrationofsourcing,supplychain,andqualityaspectsforthedevelopmentofnewpartsatAshokLeyland? Wefollowdailyworkmanagementreviewwithteammembers byconductingdailyMorningmeetingreviewatthescheduled timeandtherebyaddressingthedailyroutineissuesby providingnecessaryguidance&inputsforsolutionsandtheway forward.AlsowehavescheduledweeklyandMonthlyreviews withtherelevantteamsforseamlesscommunicationtoensure everypartdevelopmenttimelineisadhered. Iamenjoyingmyresponsibilitysinceitcallsforapivotalrolein theNPDprocessbyinteractingwithalmostalldepartmentsofAshokLeylandlikePMG/PMO/PD/MFGPlants/SQA/ServiceandallSupplierstomakesurethattherightPartsaregettingdevelopedatrightTimeattherightCostandatrightQuality with our relevantsuppliers. 40|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

41. Q.Whataresomeof therecenttrendsandinnovationsin new partsdevelopmentandqualitymanagementthatyoufindparticularlyinterestingorpromising? InnovationandTechnologyplaysamajorroleinbringingtransparentcommunications,andclearprocessunderstanding.Standardizing the parts design fora better supply chain.AL,withmasterpieceinnovation,hasworkedonalternativefueltechnologysuchasHydrogen,CNG,Batteryvehicles,andFuelcell powered vehicles–andwearefutureready. INDUSTRYINSIGHTS Q.Howhaveyouwitnessedtheautomotiveindustryevolvein termsofsourcingandsupplychainpracticesovertheyears? INDUSTRY4.0-TheLaststopontheroadtothefullyautomated smartfactory.(AdvancedProcesscontrolsandVisualization applicationsarekeycomponentsofthisstrategyandultimatelywill becometheenablerforfullyautomatedFactories. SourcingandSupplyChainevolvedinmultifolds,Predictivesupply chain,Riskassessment&mitigationplan,Environmentalanalysis, Competitionbalancing,andBestpracticebenchmarkingswere meticulouslyfollowedandconvertedtoKeymatrices. MajorJunkofNon-Value-addedactivitiesisbeingremovedfrom theprocessestomaketheManufacturingProcessleanand enableustoreachourgoalsfasterandmoreeffectively. Newpartsdevelopmentfocus,ourthemeisRightpart@RighttimewithRightQuality@Rightinvestment.QualityisnomoreaspecialrequirementinNewpartsdevelopment,it’saninbuilthygienerequirement.Wearemovingfromqualityassurancetoassurancebyprocesscapabilityandsustenancethroughprocessmonitoringandcontinualimprovements. All theNewpartdevelopmentplans&approvalshavebeen digitalizedandCriticalQualityparametersaremonitoredby SupplierpartnersandOEMsviaonlineSPCmonitoring,Low-cost automation,and PokaYokesarealsotheareasinwhichthe innovationsandtechnologyplay asamajorrole forensuring infusingQualityoftheproductswith areducedleadtimefor development. Theautomotiveindustryhasundergonesignificantchangesinits sourcingandsupplychainpracticesovertheyears,drivenbyvarious factorssuchasGlobalization,TechnologyAdvancements,andshifts inconsumerdemand.Herearesomenotablewaysinwhichthe industryhasevolved: INNOVATIONA LOGY: Q.HowdoesAshokLeylandleverageinnovationandtechnology inthesourcingandsupplychainprocesses,as well asin thedevelopmentofnewparts? WehaverecentlyinvestedourmajortimeinElectricVehicles(EVs) andNewMaterials. GlobalizationandOutsourcing: GlobalSupplyChains:Theindustryhasbecomeincreasingly globalized,withautomakerssourcingpartsandcomponentsfromall overtheworld.Thishasledtocomplexsupplychainsthatspan continents. EVRevolution:The shifttowardselectricvehicles has influenced sourcingpractices,withautomakerssourcingnewtypesofbatteries, motors,andmaterialsforEVproduction. Just-in-Time(JIT)Manufacturing: LeanPrinciples:Theadoptionofleanmanufacturingprinciples,such asJust-in-Time(JIT)production,hasbeenwidespread.Thismeans parts are deliveredtotheproductionlineexactlywhentheyare needed,reducinginventorycostsandimprovingefficiency. LightweightMaterials:Thereisagrowingtrendtowardslightweight materialssuchas carbonfiber andaluminum,whichrequirenewsourcingstrategies. AdvancedTechnologies: Digitalization:TheuseofdigitaltechnologieslikeIoT(Internetof Things),AI(ArtificialIntelligence),andBigDataanalyticshas transformedsupplychainmanagement.Thisincludesreal-time trackingofparts,predictivemaintenance,anddemandforecasting. ANDPARTNER Q.Canyousharesomeexamplesofsuccessfulcollaborationsor partnershipsthathavecontributedtothesuccessofAshokLeyland'ssupplychainandquality initiatives? WebelieveCustomercentricityistheprime,tomeetthecustomer delight -Weclearlyunderstandthat theSupplierrelationship& capabilityimprovementarekeyfocusareatoreachourvision. 3DPrinting:The emergence of3D printinghasthe potentialto revolutionizethesupplychainbyenablingon-demandproductionof parts,andreducingleadtimesandinventorycosts. SustainabilityandResponsiveness: EnvironmentalConcerns:Theindustryisincreasinglyfocusedon sustainability,leadingtotheadoptionofeco-friendlymaterialsand manufacturingprocesses. Wehavemultiplesuppliermotivational / capabilityimprovement programsandtrainingssuchasSupplierSamrat,andCluster approach.LeanSixsigmatrainingtosupplierpartners. SupplyChainResilience:Recentglobalevents,suchastheCOVID-19 pandemic,havehighlightedtheimportanceofsupplychain resilience.Automakersarenowmorefocusedonbuildingresilient andflexiblesupplychainsthatcanquicklyadapttodisruptions. Wealwaystreatsuppliersasourvaluablepartnersandtheir improvementsisourvictory. RelationshipwithSuppliers: CloserCollaboration:Automakersarenowcollaboratingmoreclosely withtheirsuppliers,formingstrategicpartnershipsratherthan traditionalbuyer-sellerrelationships.Thishelpsinsharingrisks, costs,andinnovations. August’24|EntrepreneurOne|41

42. QUALITYMANAGEMENT CollaborationAcrossDepartments: Q.AstheHeadofQuality,howdoyouensurethehigheststandardsinthequalityofautomotivepartsproducedbyAshok Leyland? IurgemyTeamfewStepsgivenbelow: Cross-FunctionalTeams:Fostercollaborationbetweenquality, production,engineering,andotherdepartmentstoensureaholistic approachtoquality management. PerformanceMetricsandKPIs: SupplierQualityManagement: KeyPerformanceIndicators(KPIs):Defineandtrackrelevantquality metricssuchasdefectrates,scraprates,andcustomercomplaintsto monitorperformanceanddriveimprovements. SupplierAudits:Conductregularauditsofsupplierstoassesstheir qualitymanagementsystems,productionprocesses,and capabilities. SupplierCertification:Workwithsupplierstoachievecertificationssuch asISO/TS16949forautomotivequalitymanagement. Byimplementingthesestrategies,wehavesetuparobustQuality managementsystemthatensuresthehigheststandardsforourproduct, ultimatelyleadingtocustomersatisfaction,brandreputation,and operationalexcellence. SupplierDevelopment:Collaboratewithsupplierstoimprovetheir processes,providetraining,andensuretheymeettherequiredquality standards. Q.Canyousharesomeinsightsintothequalitycontrolmeasuresandprocessesimplementedtomaintainexcellence? Qualityexcellenceisacontinuousjourneyandhavenolimits.We stronglyrecommendIATF16949tooursupplierpartners.Beinga TQMcompanyweemphasisoncontinuousimprovementwith processcontrols. ProcessControlsandContinuousImprovement: StatisticalProcessControl(SPC):ImplementSPCtechniquestomonitor andcontrolproductionprocesses,ensuringtheyremainwithindefined qualityparameters. RootCauseAnalysis:UtilizetoolslikeSixSigma,8D,orsimilar methodologiestoidentifyandaddresstherootcausesofqualityissues. Wetootakesome critical initiativessuchasQmaxdrivetoimproveoursuppliercapabilitiesinwhichwecollaborate,Deepdive,supportto implement theimprovementstoenableZEROdefectMentality. KaizenandLeanPractices:Encourageacultureofcontinuous improvementthroughouttheorganization,focusingonwastereduction andefficiencygains. OurMissionwrtsupplierprocess,NoPass–NoMake–Noreceipt– MeansNopassofdefectivepartstocustomersbyensuringno defectivepartsbeingmadeandnodefectivepartsbeingreceived fromtheirsubsuppliers–ToenableZEROdefectapproach. RobustTestingandInspection: In-ProcessInspections:Conductinspectionsatvariousstagesof productiontocatchdefectsearlyandpreventthemfromprogressing further. PERSONALREFNS Q.Whatmotivatesyouinyourrole,andhowdoyoustayinspiredamidstthedemandsofthe industry? Stayupdatedwiththelatesttrends,technologies,anddevelopments intheautomotivesector. FinalProductTesting:Performrigoroustestingonfinishedpartsusing techniquessuchasdestructiveandnon-destructivetestingtoensuretheymeetspecifications. EmployeeTrainingandEmpowerment: QualityTrainingPrograms:Providecomprehensivetrainingto employeesonqualitystandards,processes,andtools. Engagewithprofessionalsinthefieldthroughnetworkingevents, industryassociations,andonlineforums.Sharingideasand experiences withpeerscanprovidefreshperspectives.Iembrace challengesasopportunitiesforgrowth.Tacklingcomplexproblems andovercomingobstacleskeepsmemotivated. Itry to learnfrom thesuccessesandexperiencesofinspiringleadersintheautomotive industry.Theirstoriesandstrategiesoffermevaluablelessonsand motivation. Empowerment:Encourageemployeestotakeownershipofqualityby involvingtheminproblem-solving,decision-making,andcontinuous improvementinitiatives. CustomerFeedbackandSatisfaction: CustomerSurveys:Regularlygatherfeedbackfromcustomersto understandtheirexpectationsandperceptionsofproductquality. MaintainingahealthyWork-LifebalanceisprimetomeandIfeelitpreventsburnoutandmaintainenthusiasminmyjob.Maintainacuriousmindsetandapproacheachdaywithasenseofeagernesstolearn something new. CustomerComplaintHandling:Establisheffectiveprocessesfor handlingcustomercomplaints,conductingthoroughinvestigations,and implementingcorrectiveactions. AdvancedTestingEquipment:Investinadvancedtestingequipmentand technologiestoensureaccurateandreliablequality assessments. 42|EntrepreneurOne|August’24

43. CAREERADVICE CLOSINGTHOUGHTS Q.Whatadvicewouldyougivetoprofessionalsaspiring togrowinthefieldsofsourcing,supplychain,andquality managementwithintheautomotive industry? Developadeepunderstandingoftheautomotive industry,includingitskeyplayers,Trends,Challenges, andRegulations.Stayupdatedwithindustryupdatesand developments. Q. Isthereanythingelseyouwouldlike toshareor highlightregardingyourroleorAshokLeyland's approachtosourcing,supplychain,andquality management? It’sapleasantexperiencehandlingmultipleprojectsatthe sametimeandcompletingQualityAssuranceactivities withinstipulatedtimelines. Pursuehighereducationincoresubjectsand certificationssuchasadegreeinsupplychain ALisaplacewhereeverybodygetslots ofopportunitiesto learnandlearnfasttoo.Sincetheprojectsarevariedin nature,onegetsanexcellentopportunitytoexperience multipleprospects. management,logistics,engineering,orQuality management.CertificationslikeSixSigmacanalsobe beneficial. WegivetopmostpriorityfortheQualityofourProducts.We haveverystrongCorporateValuesandValuethecustomers andBusinessPartners. Seekinternships,co-opprograms,orentry-level positionswithinautomotivecompaniestogainpractical experienceinsourcing,supplychain,orqualityroles. Takeadvantageofonlinecourses,workshops,and seminarstoStayupdatedwiththelatesttrends, technologies,andbestpracticesinsourcing,supply chain,andqualitymanagement. Collaboratewithprofessionalsfromotherdepartments suchasEngineering,Manufacturing,andSales. Understandinghowdifferentfunctionsworktogether willbroadenyourperspective. Showcaseyourleadershippotentialbytakingon additionalresponsibilities,leadingcross-functional teams,anddrivingprocessimprovements. AboveallIstronglyfeelthereisnoalternativetohardworkanddedication.Iwouldrequestallmyyoungsterstoneverfollowany short-cutrouteforsuccess. KoiManzilDoo...r..Nahi August’24|EntrepreneurOne|43

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