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Past Events
National Conference on “INNOVATIVE BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR THE INDIAN INDUSTRY – FUTURE OUTLOOK” on 27th September 2008.
GIM has organized a One Day National Conference on “INNOVATIVE BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR THE INDIAN INDUSTRY – FUTURE OUTLOOK” on 27th September 2008. Academicians from various Business Schools from all over India participated and presented Technical papers in the Conference. The inaugural function of the Conference was held at the Campus Auditorium by 9.30 A.M. Dr. Thomas T. Thomas, Principal delivered the Welcome Address. The Director of the Institute, Dr. Verghese Mathew, formally inaugurated the conference. He emphasized the challenges in the era of globalization, liberalization and stressed upon the need for the innovative strategies for the industries.
The Conference proceedings included two Technical Sessions in different functional areas of management practice, with a total of about 30 delegates presented papers in the Conference. The major areas of deliberations comprised of HR Strategies, Finance Strategies, Marketing Strategies & Business Innovations.
The Seminar proceedings included two technical sessions in different functional areas of management practice, with a total of 14 presentations. The chairpersons of the technical sessions were :
| Technical Sessions I | Dr. R. Shanmugam, Reader in Management, BSMED, Coimbatore |
| Technical SessionsII | Dr. Thomas T. Thomas, Principal, GIM |
30th Sep 2008 - Blood donation Camp
GIM has organised a blood donation camp in association with “Liquid Love Information Systems”, Coimbaore on 30th September 2008 between 9.30 am and 3.00 pm. It was held at GIM campus. The Chairman of SGECT Dr. N. Krishanan Bhattathiripad inaugurated the camp. Around sixty donors of GIM donated blood in the programme. A team of doctors and supporting staff from Indian Medical Association (IMA), Coimbatore collected blood from the donors. The team also identified the blood group of potential donors among the students and staff of GIM.
Inter Collegiate paper presentation contest for MBA students - 29th Aug. 2008 on
MARKETING IN TRANSITION -Winning Concepts and Practices
More than 30 papers were received from various B schools of Kerala and Tamilnadu, of which eleven were short-listed for final presentation.
SHORT-LISTED PARTICIPANTS
- Magnus School of Businesss, Chennai.
- Marthoma College of Management of Technologies, Perumbavoor
- VLB Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
- G.R.G. School of Management Studies, Coimbatore
- R.L Institute of Management studies, Madurai
- Karunya School of Managemenmt, Coimbatore
- Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology, Coimbatore.
- K.S.R. Business School, Tiruchengode
- Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore
- Saingits Institute of Management, Kottayam
- Anna University, Coimabtore
Judges
- Prof. K. Muralidharan Nair , faculty GIM
- Mr. C. Ashokan, Faculty GIM
| Sl. No. | Prize |
| I Prize | (Cash Award of Rs. 5000 plus Certificates) |
| II Prize | Cash Prize of Rs. 2500/-Plus Certificates. |
Ex-US '08 – 2nd March 2008
Seventh Alumni Convention of GIM, EX-US'08 was conducted at GIM premises in the morning. More than fifty Alumni took part in the convention. The students of the GIM had formal and informal interaction with the practicing managers.
Twelfth Annual Day was celebrated in the evening. Padmasri.Dr.Bhakthavathsalam, Chairman, KGGroup of Institutions, Coimbatore was the chief guest. PadmaBhushan National Prof. (Dr.) M.V.Pylee was presiding over the function. This was followed by the cultural program organized by GIM students.
GIM FEST '08 – 29th February 2008
GIM conducted GIM FEST'08 - an intra collegiate Management Meet for the MBA students which attracted more than hundred and seventy students from 17 different colleges from Tamilnadu and Kerala. The following events were conducted
- Business Quiz
- Marketing Game
- H.R. Game
- Finance Game
- IT Game
- Best Manager
The Programme was inaugurated by Mr.R.Sreenivasan, M.D, SEPR Refractories India Ltd, Palakkad. The external Judges for the events were Prof.Veerappan, Faculty, Nehru college of Management Coimbatore and Mr Pradeep Yuvaraj, Director sales, Finerva Solutions ( P ) Ltd, Coimbatore. The winners were given trophy, certificates and attractive cash prizes.
SPORTS DAY '08 - 23rd FEBRUARY 2008
SPORTS MEET '08: GIM conducted an intra college sports meet.
SARGOTSAV 2008 - 22nd FEBRUARY 2008
SARGOTSAV : An intra college cultural competition”Sargotsav”
was held.
AFFIATUS 2008 - 21st FEBRUARY 2008
AFFIATUS : An intra college Management Meet was conducted
with following events
- Business Quiz
- Marketing Game
- H.R. Game
- Finance Game
- IT Game
- Best Manager
EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - “MANAGING WITH A DIFFERENCE”, 1st & 2nd FEBRUARY, 2008
Guruvayurappan Institute of Management (GIM), Navakkarai, Coimbatore and Coimbatore Management Association (CMA) have jointly organized a Two-day Executive Development Programme, “Managing with a Difference” on 1st & 2nd February, 2008, at Hotel Park Plaza, Coimbatore. 30 Executives from various corporates in Coimbatore and Palakkad participated in the programme.
The inaugural function of the programme was held at Hotel Park Plaza by 9.30 A.M. Dr. Thomas T. Thomas, Principal, GIM delivered the welcome address. The Director of GIM, Dr. Verghese Mathew presided over the function and also formally inaugurated the programme. He enlightened the audience about the sea changes happening in the field of management and the need for corporates to keep abreast of development. He pinpointed the growing importance of human Resource Development and the awareness of organizations to train their employees for becoming better responsive to the external changes. He also insisted upon benchmarking of management practices against the best practices in the industry. Ms.S.Jaya Bharathi, faculty member, GIM presented the theme of the programme.
The programme included eight technical sessions on different functional areas of management. The aim of the programme is to facilitate the development of basic management skills of executives and make them think and act differently at their work places.
Visit of Students Faculty team from Boston, USA
A team of twenty women students of the School of Management of Simmons College, Boston, USA lead by a team of faculty members -Prof. Vipin Gupta, Prof. Patricia Kelly, Prof. Mindy Nitkin- visited GIM on 11th Jan, 2008. The Institute has organized an interactive session on “Women’s Empowerment” in which the students of both the Institutes made presentation on the theme. Students of GIM presented an exclusive video documentary on religious and cultural issues that influenced the empowerment of women in India. This was followed by the interaction between the students of both the Institutes.
Pongal Celebration
GIM students celebrated Pongal festival on 11th Jan 2008. Visiting students and dignitaries from the Simmons College, Boston, USA witnessed the traditional festive celebrations organized by the students of GIM. Various cultural programmes were also organized for the visiting team.
Regional Seminar on Emerging Paradigms in Management Practice, 6th October 2007.
on
"Emerging Paradigms in Management Practice - A Journey towards Business Excellence"
Seventeen short listed -technical Papers were presented by faculty members from various B- Schools in South India. The program was inaugurated by Mr.Ramakrishnan General Manager. UB Ltd, Palakkad.
The chairpersons for the Technical Sessions were
- Dr. Thomas T. Thomas Principal, Guruvayurappan Institute of Management
- Dr. Chandra Sekar, Management Consultant
- Prof. Muraleedharan Nair, Guruvayurappan Institute of Management.
The seminar brought out emerging trends in Management
Inter Collegiate paper presentation contest for MBA students
11th Sept.2007
on
EMERGENCE OF CORPORATE RETAIL IN INDIA - FUTURE IMPLICATIONS.
More than 30 papers were received from various B schools of Kerala and Tamilnadu, of which ten were short-listed for final presentation.
Short-listed Participants
- PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore
- Marthoma College of Management of Technologies, Perumbavoor
- Thiagarajar School of management, Madurai
- Rai Business School, Chennai
- R.L Institute of Management studies, Madurai
- D.J Academy of Managerial Excellence, Coimbatore
- Alagappa University, Karakudi.
- Sona School of Management, Salem
Judges
- Mr. Rahul Dev Balagopal (Head, Corporate sales, Hutch, Coimbatore)
- Mr. Selva Bhaskar (Sr.Lecturer, D.J School for Managerial excellence, Coimbatore)
- Mr. P.K Jayaram (Assistant Professor GIM, Coimbatore)
| Sl. No. | Prize |
| I Prize | (Cash Award of Rs. 5000 plus Certificates) |
| II Prize | Cash Prize of Rs. 2500/-Plus Certificates. |
MANAGEMENT SEMINAR ON BALANCED SCORECARD, POLICY DEPLOYMENT
& SIX SIGMA - 10th August 2007
GIM organised a One Day Management Seminar on BALANCED SCORECARD, POLICY DEPLOYMENT & SIX SIGMA on August 10, 2007 at Hotel Residency, Coimbatore.
- Mr. George Stephanos, Advisor, TQM International gave a presentation on BALANCED SCORECARD
- Mr.K.Srinivas, GM, TIDC India, Chennai made a presentation on POLICY DEPLOYMENT.
- Mr.D.K.Dubey, Master Black Belt & Approved trainer, Motorola University, Senior councelor, TQM International spoke on SIX SIGMA followed by a case study.
More than fifty participants from industry and academicia of B-Schools from Tamilnadu and Kerala took part in the program.
FREE GENERAL MEDICAL CAMP
GIM organized a Free General Medical Camp in association with KMCH Hospital, Coimbatore on Sunday, the 5th November, 2006 at GIM Campus.
The inaugural function of the camp was held at 9.00 a.m. on 5th November, 2006 in the presence of
- Dr.N.Krishnan Bhattathiripad, Chairman, SGECT
- Dr.U.C.G.Namboodiri,Secretary,GIM
- Dr.VergheseMathew, Director, GIM
Mr.C.Shanmugha Sundaram, former Chairman of Madukkarai Panchayath Union deliverd the presidential address.
A special address was given by Dr.S. Muthuswamy from KMCH Hospital. Mr.P.Venugopal, Member of Mavuthampathi Panchayath Union and Ms.M.Maheswari, President of the Mavuthampathi Panchayath Union delivered the felicitation address.
Dr.K. Anbu, Faculty, GIM delivered the Vote of thanks.
About 300 people of the adjoining villages and tribal hamlets namely Ettimadai, K.G. Chavadi, Navakkarai, Chinnampathi, Mavuthampathi, Puthupathi,
Mahendra Medu and Pichannur have participated in this camp. In this camp, in addition to awareness creation on the prevention and control of Chikunguniya and Dengue fever, free general medical check up and medicines were provided to the patients on free of cost.
A Two Day National Seminar on Brand Management
On 22nd and 23rd September 2006
The Seminar was conducted by at Hotel Residency, Coimbatore during September 22nd, 23rd, 2006
Objective
The two day workshop is an attempt
- To enrich and empower the strategies of brand management.
- To comprehend the relationship of product and brand and the emerging concerns in the field of brand management.
Coverage
- Concept and creation of a Brand
- Creating and sustaining brand value
- Brand Equity and Measurement.
- Branding Across Borders - Creating and Positioning of global brands.
- Strategic Brand Communication.
- Branding challenges in the Internet era
Resource Persons
- Dr. Abraham Koshy (IIM-A) - Professor, Marketing Area
- Dr.Y.L.R. Moorthy (IIM-B) - Professor, Marketing Area
- Dr.Simon George (TAPMI) - Professor, Marketing Area
- Prof. Muraleedharan Nair (GIM) - Professor, Marketing Area
- Mr.Kunal Sachdev - CEO - Hidesign
- Mr.P.Ravindranath - Head - MAA Communication Bozell Ltd.
More than 100 delegates from academia and industry took part in the seminar.
FELICITATION TO DR. M.V. PYLEE
16TH JUNE, 2006
GIM in association with Coimbatore Management Association (CMA) organised a program to felicitate
at 6.pm, on Friday, the 16th June, 2006 at Hotel Annalakshmi ,Race Course Road, Coimbatore .
FELICITATION TO DR. M.V. PYLEE
16TH MARCH, 2006
GIM in association with Palghat Management Association (PMA) has organized a program to felicitate.
at 6.pm, on Thursday, the 16th March 2006 at Hotel Sri Chakra International , Palakkad.
