Note from Dr. Abid Hussain

I am delighted to write this note for ‘Gravity’- the Great Lakes Magazine.I have always believed that a change in the style of governance and mindset of the people of India is essential to improve the quality of education and research systems with a view to making the nation
competitive in the international arena. Padmasri Dr. Bala Balachandran has aimed to do just that as the Honorary Dean of Great Lakes Institute of Management.

With globalization taking centre-stage and India becoming a vital part of the global village there is a growing need for business ready managers. The one-year program at Great Lakes with a focus on customer centricity has come a long way in bridging this gap. The stress on imbibing leadership and entrepreneurial skills in students is worth noting.

More and more multinational business houses have set up their bases in India while Indian companies have made inroads into the developed countries through acquisitions. The future belongs to those with wealth of knowledge as the world is getting interconnected at a fast pace.
Knowledge management, research & development and quality human resources will prove to separate the great companies from the average ones. Great Lakes Institute of Management, with research tie-ups with Yale University, has impressively equipped students with the right mix of knowledge, skill and attitude. It has all the ingredients to make it one of the best business schools in the country.

Dr. Abid Hussain
Former Indian Ambassador to the United States of America
Business Advisory Council, Great Lakes Institute of Management