Gravity Magazine_Final - Great Lakes

MESSAGE
Note from
Mr. Jamshyd Godrej
We are at a key juncture in the evolution of India, where history is being
written everyday, not only in the corporate boardrooms but also in a
social, political and cultural sense. Having set the ball rolling, the onus is
now to ensure that the momentum gathered thus far is sustained over
large periods of time. This rests on the shoulders of Young India. While
there is an unprecedented demand for talented managers to fuel the
growth of the Indian economy, management institutes like the Great
Lakes Institute of Management aim at bridging this gap. The “Global
Mindset, Indian Roots” approach that Great Lakes imbibes in its
students is worth emulating. The need of the hour is managers who think
globally. India has already been put on the world map but the presence
needs to keep growing stronger. Great Lakes was born as a result of
Dr. Bala’s vision to create knowledge and disseminate it in a most
effective and beneficial manner. The innovative one year model at a
modest price along with faculty from the best institutions across the
globe, will make Great Lakes one among the finest in management
education. The school also has a strong industry interface leading to
research and consulting.
While I was at the convocation of the pioneer batch at Great Lakes last
year, I had the pleasure of interacting with the students. It was a
memorable experience and very encouraging to see a group of students
who were clearly ready to move into the corporate world and take the
challenges head on.
I am pleased to be associated with this college. My best wishes to
Dr. Bala and I am certain that in the years to come, the students of Great
Lakes will be a driving force for not only the corporate India but also,
India as a whole.
Mr. Jamshyd Godrej
Chairman, Godrej & Boyce , India
Business Advisory Council, Great Lakes Institute of Management