Expert session by Mr. Kartik Shah from IMS Ahmedabad was conducted on 11th Sept 2024

A guest session on "Think Like a CEO" provided valuable insights on adopting a CEO mindset, which is essential for leadership and strategic thinking, regardless of your current role. Here are the key takeaways and insights typically shared during session:  

-Early Development: Importance of cultivating leadership, resilience, and strategic thinking from a young age.
- Personal Traits: Emphasis on integrity, empathy, adaptability, and strong communication skills for leadership roles.
- Experience Building: Value of leadership roles, team management, learning from failures, and gaining diverse experiences.
- Decision-Making: Importance of sound decision-making and good judgment in leadership.
- Strategic Career Moves: Positioning oneself strategically within an organization for leadership opportunities.
- Organizational Contribution: Adding value through innovation and initiative to pave the way for leadership roles.
- Role of an MBA: How an MBA contributes to developing strategic management skills, business acumen, and leadership training.
- Non-linear Pathways: Understanding that the path to becoming a CEO is often non-linear, requiring adaptability and skill-building.
- Long-term Vision: Encouraging long-term career planning and sustained effort for achieving a CEO role.