IIPM-Business Management School Chennai GOTA
IIPM-The Indian Institute of Planning and Management GOTA Programme

NEW DELHI, INDIA, November 23, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- IIPM's unique instrument for international exposure to students has been conceived as the much-acclaimed Global Opportunity and Threat Analysis (GOTA) programme, way back in 1997. The primary objective of the programme has always been to provide IIPM students with unparalleled international exposure to the various functional aspects of global corporations by creating an active engagement at various levels with apex world-class organizations in developed nations, particularly Europe. It comprises seminars and classes conducted by professionals, business heads, experts, high-profile consultants and academicians with exceptional knowledge, expertise and brilliant academic backgrounds. It results in the cementing of global perspective of management theories, principles and best practices. The idea is to make students aware of how a truly global economy works and also to bring a fresh outlook to life conducive to entrepreneurial learning.

Destinations
Frankfurt, Helsinki and Stockholm were the 3 destinations visited by the group of 87 students from the batch of Post Graduate Programme Fall-Winter & Spring-Summer 2007-09.

Visits & Group Details
Group A comprising 41 students arrived at Frankfurt Airport via Mumbai on 24th March, 2008 and checked in at Express by Holiday Inn at Frankfurt-Messe, where they stayed until April 6th. The 46 students of Group B arrived on 27th March and stayed at Express by Holiday Inn at Frankfurt-Airport, and then at Cruise Caf Mannheim, until April 8th. After exciting sessions at Deutche Boerse, Deutsche Bank, SBI International, European Central Bank, Opel, Deutsche Bundesbank, Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Fraport, the groups had some wonderful sight-seeing at Finland. They were put up at The Scandic Hotel, Helsinki, wherefrom there was a breathtaking cruise and guided tour to Stockholm, Sweden via the most entertaining leisurely sea-ride on board the Viking Line Cruise, before returning to Chennai, India on 11th / 14th April.

1. Deutche Boerse
The corporate international exposure kicked off on Friday, March 28, 2008 with an excursion to Deutche Boerse at Boersenplatz, which was indeed very lively with a breathtaking tour of the high-tech stock exchange. Going to this venue in financial capital of Europe made a lot of sense. The manner in which Ms. Sooky Park presented this session was very interesting.

This is what Ms. Park had to comment about the IIPM students from Chennai: "They are very interested and bring a lot of knowledge with them".

2. Deutsche Bank:
The second session at Deutsche Bank on 28th March, was at Junghofstrasse and focused on the BFSI sector. The growth story of how this leading German bank has emerged as a global player was very enriching. It served as an excellent exposure to the banking sector in the current globalized scenario. The presenter delivered it superbly!

IIPM students from Chennai were described by Ms. Corinna Fernando, the Vice President - Communications, Deutsche Bank AG, as "very friendly and open, very interested in Deutsche Bank".

3. SBI International:
The presentation on SBI International on 31st March, 2008 at Haus der Jugend, on the topic, "SBI on Foreign Shores", provided a very good insight into the challenges facing SBI in Germany and also addressed the issue of cultural exposure. This academic tour helped the students understand the hurdles and bottlenecks for the Indian banking giant in foreign territory.

Mr. Packirisamy, the CEO was fluent and confident in his delivery. He described the IIPM students of Chennai as "very attentive, extremely well behaved and interested in the subject of discussion".

4. European Central Bank:
On 31st March itself, the workshop on European Central Bank (ECB) at their premises in Kaiserstrasse, Frankfurt am Main, provided wonderful exposure to the European banking system. It was very relevant for the students in comprehending the global financial system.

Ms. Eszter Miltenyi presented it very well indeed. She described the best part of the interaction with the IIPM students was "very nice questions and good dialogue".

5. Opel:
A visit that really excited all the students and particularly the auto-freaks was the terrific industrial tour to the production shop floor in Opel's automated factory in Russelsheim on 1st April, 2008. It served as a brilliant world class exposure to best manufacturing practices for the truly robotized automotive giant. In the current age of technological advancement, it happens to be a very relevant visit giving practical exposure. The tour guide navigated us through the factory wonderfully.

6. Deutsche Bundesbank:
The visit to Deutsche Bundesbank on 3rd April, 2008 provided an insightful exposure to the German Central Bank's role within the Euro system. It allowed students to compare with RBI's cash management, monetary policy & banking supervision, for example. Ms. Julia Rossmann made an engaging, lively presentation.

Ms. Rossmann said that the students listened very interested. She expressed the following opinion on the initiative of IIPM to such corporate interactions: "I think it is a good idea to expose students to such corporate interactions to support international cooperation".

It was a rare privilege for the students to listen to Mr. Ajit Kumar, Consul General for India on Indo-German relations, international trade, investments, partnerships, and the role of the Consulate.

7. Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Frankfurt:
The visit to Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI), Frankfurt on 4th April, 2008 was very insightful. Here, student could attain a good grasp of the Chamber's activities. It was a relevant, informative session because it allowed students to compare CCI's role with the role played by CII in India. Ms. Sonja Grutschnig made a very nice presentation on CCI, Frankfurt.

Ms. Grutschnig described the IIPM students from Chennai as "Very disciplined and very interested".

8. Fraport:
The last business meeting on 4th April, 2008 was a breathtaking tour of Fraport, the Frankfurt Airport Authority that manages & administers the airport. It was both interesting and relevant - since Fraport manages & consults for key airports in India. The tour guide showed us around the airport, very well.

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