It hit me like a boulder that came from nowhere. Suddenly, everything went dead. All I could feel was silence and serenity. I think I know what this is. It’s the moment I always wondered about. What happens after death? Is there a life after death? Does God exist? Will Read more…
Chennai, January 5, 2024 – VIT Business School, a distinguished entity within Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai, partnered with Women-Up Tamil Nadu to orchestrate a highly successful Women’s Leadership Conclave on January 5, 2024, at VIT Chennai. Under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive Director of Vellore Institute Read more…
When we express gratitude, we bring a feeling of fulfillment to that person. Our thanks can make the person feel appreciated and recognized. When we inform them why we are thankful, we kindle a spark of encouragement in them. What better way is there than showing gratitude, to make the Read more…
Darwin’s quote of ‘survival of the fittest’ has more to it. Leon Megginson, professor of management, wrote in 1963: According to Darwin’s Origin of Species, it is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the Read more…
‘Reign over’ vs. ‘Rein in’ ‘Reign over’ means to rule over something or someone. Ex: The queen reigned over the country for over 3 decades. Reign can be used as a noun (as in the period of rule, rule, power) or as a verb (to possess or exercise power). ‘Rein Read more…
“In spite of” and “Despite” are interchangeable. Both are followed by nouns or noun clauses. Ex: She went to the park in spite of the rain. She went to the park despite the rain. She submitted the designs in spite of the fact that her team did not approve. “Though”, Read more…
The more versatile you are, the better your work and greater your career growth. Versatility means ability to do several different things or serve various functions. If a carpenter says he would only cut wood or only shape wood or only nail or only glue, he would not be able Read more…
A garden is beautiful only if there are various kinds of trees, plants and flowers in it. An organization that has diverse people is more beautiful, than the one that doesn’t. Do not stereotype people based on their background, culture, religion or anything else. Judge them based only on the Read more…
Did you see the development of transportation infrastructure in India such as bridges and widening of roads and think “Why are they building these to meet just today’s needs when they are actually going to take five more years to complete? By the time they complete, they will not meet Read more…
Our tasks are like links in a chain that represents an overall outcome. As we focus on our individual tasks, we need to ensure that the overall progress towards achieving the outcome is also good. Follow-ups are the key to doing something whole, on time and with good quality. If Read more…