Managing the Self is the core – by Prof J M Subramanya

SDMIMD campus, Mysore: Managing the mind, time, expectations, emotions, communication, and values is the true essence of human values and success in life, thus said Prof J.M. Subramanya, Former Director, SDMIMD, during the SDMIMD Foundation Day Lecture held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at SDMIMD campus, Mysore.

Prof Subramanya speaking on the corporate culture and work-life said ‘duty with a good thought, good mind, the good heart, will always yield good results. The duty and responsibilities have to be performed with passion. Further, he said, God has blessed us with relationships in our lives and has left us the choice to choose friends, which we must exercise with due diligence. Wealth is a must in life, but how we earn, how it is spent and what portion we give back to society matters a lot.

Speaking on the teaching-learning in the current scenario, he shared several anecdotes and his learnings with the concept of Vishaya (the Content), Vinaya (the humility), Vismaya (the pleasant surprise), and Vaikari (the art of presenting).

The speaker gave the young managers food for thought and presented the cycle of learning – observe, experience, listen and read – from the famous Shri Someshwara Shathaka.

Earlier, Dr N.R. Parasuraman, Director, SDMIMD, addressed the gathering highlighting the day’s importance and providing an opportunity to learn from the institution builders and eminent personalities. Dr S.N. Prasad, Deputy Director, SDMIMD, introduced and welcomed the speaker. Dr M.R. Suresh, Professor of Marketing, SDMIMD, presented the vote of thanks.