Transcription: 2nd Interview with Ajit Balakrishnan (October 2011)

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Interviewed by: Indira Chowdhury
Interview Place: Reddiff Office,Mumbai
Interview Date: 12th October 2011

 Table of Content:

  • Worldwide social protests in the late 1960s; “Boxwallah” companies in India
  • The pre-industry era in India; working at MCM; starting Rediffusion
  • Hiring from IIMs; the impact of IIM learnings on the creative industry in India
  • The modern management school; ongoing relationships with IIM Calcutta alumni.
  • Entrepreneurship in India; becoming Chairman of the Board at IIM Calcutta; the evolution of how the Chairman is chosen at IIM Calcutta.
  • Institution-building activities; curriculum reform
  • Decision-making in Calcutta; leadership and institutional alignment
  • Administrative staff and administration in IIM Calcutta
  • The culture of IIM Calcutta; evolving intra-IIM collaboration and integration

     2011-10-12

     IIM Calcutta
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