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MLDL Leadership Conclave MSPIRE 2016 at Mahindra World City Club Chennai
Our first leadership conclave, MSPIRE 2016 was conducted at MWC Club Chennai where we had an opportunity to strategize, plan, innovate, recognize and excel. The conclave commenced with an audio visual that welcomed delegates to MWC Chennai with a walk down memory lane entailing how it has grown from strength to strength.
This was followed by Lancelot Cutinha welcoming the delegates to MWC Chennai and sharing an inspirational story about Admiral Jim Stockdale, a fighter pilot aboard the USS Oriskany who lived through his ordeal of being tortured as a prisoner of war and how his mental makeup and conviction enabled him to survive and escape from captivity. He also set the context of MSPIRE being a platform to engage, collaborate and build a shared vision of the future.
Anita Arjundas then addressed the audience after which a brief audio visual about the year that went played followed by her bringing clarity to how MSPIRE, as a leadership conclave, will be a potent platform for the leadership team in achieving the aspirational commitment that it has set for itself in the 5-year strategic roadmap that has been created, enshrined in Roadmap 2020’. She called upon each one of us to exhibit success mantras which she calls 5C’s- (1) Conviction in belief, (2) Customer Centricity where we add value to customers, (3) Commitment to deliver through speed, throughput and closure (4) Collaboration with stakeholders and (5) Creativity where we innovate and think differently.
She then called upon Himanshu Rai, Dean of MISB Bucconi to address the audience about psychological enablers and derailers pertaining to leadership, strategic thinking and the challenges that organizations face in moving from being good to great. He also provided references from the Mahabharata, the Vedas and the Alchemist. Later during the day, he involved teams in an exercise towards addressing challenges and opportunities in road towards achieving what was laid out as a vision in our 2020 road map.
We had Mr. Ramesh Iyer, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Mahindra Finance Ltd. share his personal and heart felt story about his journey from being the second employee in 1995 and growing the business to Rs. 44000 crores in assets under management. He shared with the team practical realities about managing and growing a business with an emphasis on dealing with leadership challenges. Our Chairman commended him for his humility by narrating stories of how he travels by public transport for some of his visits to branches. The post lunch session was facilitated by Himanshu Rai where he engaged with the audiences on various aspects of leadership and management. Our Chairman inspired us with an inspirational session about what our focus areas have to be and the key ingredients to achieve our Roadmap 2020.
We then had the reward and recognition session which was aired live over a webcast where a video of the Champs of the Month and the Rising Stars was played followed by the announcement of the winners of the trophies that were competed for. Each one of us left the conclave inspired, for as a team, we are of the firm belief that we will apply the 5 C’s with inspiration, perspiration and determination to achieve our Road Map 2020…..High Five to That!!!
International Yoga Day Celebration at Mahindra World City Chennai
The Art of Living Foundation conducted a session on the benefits and the usefulness of Yoga on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Energetic participants from MWC including residents, employees of companies, members of MWC Club enthusiastically participated in the 2-hour session. Held at the Open deck at the MWC Club, with the view of the scenic hills and Kolavai lake, accentuated with light drizzle, we experienced bliss because of this perfect setting. The Yoga session started with a round of warm up exercises, followed by a brief meditation session and ended with a brief talk on the benefits of meditation and yoga. The program was very well received by the participants. Some excellent feedback that we received on the initiative: “It is good to have such initiatives, that help promote diverse interests in the community†– Residents, MWC “A perfect start to a wonderful Saturday morning. I thank my lucky stars to be able to live in a place like MWC “– Resident MWC.
Mahindra World City Organizes “Say No to Plastic” Session
To commemorate World Environment Day (WED), MWC Chennai organized an awareness session on “Say No to Plastic”. The awareness camp covered a cross section of the Community in and around MWC, comprising students and staff of Government Higher Secondary School, Anjur (adjoining MWC Chennai); students at Mahindra World School, landscape and housekeeping workers at MWC and our associates.
MWC in partnership with NGO World Vision undertook the mission to spread awareness on the consequences of using plastic. The message of “Say No to Plastic” was passed on in a very engaging and entertaining manner using folk songs and dance by folk artiste group “Vidiyal”. The group enacted three plays and few songs on themes of Say no to plastic, grow more trees and benefits of trees. These programs were very well received by the school children who, at the end of the program, were given a wonderful surprise – a cloth bag with a fruit bearing sapling. They were overjoyed as they glanced into their own bags and their friends bags to receive this wonderful gift. Over 800 children and 300 employees and workers were covered as part of the World Environment Day celebrations.
5/9D VR Cinema Innaguration
5/9D VR Cinema inaugurated their outlet at the Canopy in June 2016. The cinema specializes in breaking the limit of virtual and real world using virtual reality technology.
High ranking delgation from National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi visit
A high ranking delegation from the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi visited Mahindra World City, Chennai onMonday, March 14, 2016. Led by Lt General N S Gehi, PVSM, AVSM; Commandant, National Defence College and Maj. General Satinder Singh, Senior Directing Staff ( Army), NDC; the delegation comprised senior Defence Personnel from the three services, Senior IAS and IPS officials and Senior Defence officials from friendly foreign countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Israel, Sudan, Brazil and South Korea. The visit to Mahindra World City, was the 1st on the Agenda of their 3 day trip to Tamil Nadu. The delegation was given a tour of MWC Chennai and also visited the Infosys facility as part of their visit. The members of delegation were very impressed and praised the development at Mahindra World City, Chennai and Lt. General Gehi remarked that Mahindra World City was an excellent example for City development and urban planning in India. The meeting ended with a lunch hosted in honour of the visiting delegation at the MWC Club.
National Defence College of India located in New Delhi is the highest seat of strategic learning for Indian Defence and Civil Services officers of the rank of Brigadier or Joint Secretary. This is a very prestigious course attended only by a few hand-picked defence officers of Brigadier (one-star General) rank and from friendly foreign countries. Each year, approximately 25 officers from countries like the USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Nepal, UAE and others attend the course.
This college provides strategic leadership to the government of India in national and international security matters and also acts as a think tank on defence matters and holds a very important position in shaping up the Indian defence outlook.
It conducts a 47-week National Security and Strategic Study course each year which commences in the first week of January each year and finishes in the first week of December. The entire course is divided in six subjects spread over two terms. This course also involves extensive travel within and outside the country to visit Indian states and foreign countries where course members meet head of states and important decision makers to understand the political, social and strategic landscape of the state/country.
Mahindra World City, Chennai hosts open house for EoUs
Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra, IAS , Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India visits Mahindra World City, Chennai Mahindra World City, Chennai hosted the open house for EoUs in Chennai Commissionerates I,II, III and IV at the MWC Club on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra, IAS, Jt Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry was the Guest of honour on the occasion. Dr M K Shanmuga Sundaram, IAS, Zonal Development Commissioner, MEPZ SEZ; Mr D Anandan, IAS, Jt Development Commissioner; Mr Suresh Babu, Dy Development Commissioner ; Ms Anitha Nandini, IFS, Dy Development Commissioner; Mr Shiva Reddy , Chairman, EPCES – South , Mr J G Patil, Jt. DG, DGFT , senior officials from Sales Tax and Central Excise were among the other officials present on the occasion. ~ 70 companies operating EoUs in Chennai participated in the Open House.
The meeting opened with a presentation on Mahindra World City followed by the Open House Session with the Senior Govt Official and ended with a lunch hosted at the MWC Club for the Guests and delegates
Prior to the meeting a presentation on MWC was also made to Dr Mohapatra followed by a tour of Mahindra World City. He praised the development at Mahindra World City.
Mahindra World City has Talent
- “The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it.”- Johann Wolfgang von GoetheGet the chance to showcase your talent as Mahindra World City launches its Talent Hunt Platform. Whether you LIVE, WORK or STUDY at MWC, here is the chance to unveil your potential.You may upload your videos showcasing your talent – whether it be singing, dancing or playing a musical instrument.You can also collaborate and take help from your family, siblings, and colleagues to post group entries. Persons below 18 years of age will have to take the consent of their parents.
Entries will be shortlisted by a panel of esteemed jury of 4 eminent judges. Shortlisted entries will be invited to perform at the Courtyard Performances.
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