The 16th Batch of Post Graduate Programme in Management for Working Executives – PGPMX commenced in virtual mode at IIM Indore on January 15, 2022. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore. On occasion, Prof. Saumya Ranjan Dash, Dean-Programmes and Prof. Ashish Sadh, Chair-PGPMX were also present.
In his inaugural address, Prof. Rai shared an entirely new meaning for PGPMX – Purpose, Grit, Passion, Meaningfulness and Excellence. He noted that identifying one’s purpose helps them gain a vision, which defines their potential. ‘Add a pinch of imagination to your vision, and you will be able to identify your purpose effectively. This would help you understand the kind of world you wish to live in and will encourage you to take a step to create that world on your own’, he said. He explained to the participants that grit is a combination of hard work and perseverance and the ability to never give up. ‘You fail only when you stop trying, he said. Explaining that one should always be passionate about everything one does, Prof. Rai shared the significance of enjoying the journey. ‘Life is a journey, and so is this programme. It is not about the milestone or the destination you reach or aim for, but it is about the journey you go through to reach your goal. This brings meaningfulness to your life’, he said. He concluded by encouraging the participants to aim for perfection in everything they do, which helps achieve excellence. ‘If something is worth doing, it is worth doing well’, he concluded.
Prof. Saumya Ranjan Dash congratulated the new batch for being a part of this robustly designed curriculum. Prof. Ashish Sadh welcomed the batch and briefed them about the programme and facilities at IIM Indore.
A total of 25 participants have registered for the programme.