GIBS Business School

Sandeep Bhansali is the Head of Admissions at GIBS. He emphasizes the importance of the self-brand building to have the desired career. Read what he has to say in his interview. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“Keeping open communication with the students and the faculty”

My educational philosophy of leadership would indeed begin and end with developing a positive culture that students, staff, and community members race to be a part of. I want to be a leader who explicitly communicates with all stakeholders and passionately implements the key components for creating a positive learning culture within a system. My leadership style by default is a blend of collaborative and situational. As a leader, I believe it is important to motivate those I lead with a shared vision and effectively communicating to implement the ideas. 

What are the changes noticed by you in the education sector in the past few years?

“A time for us to learn and update our skills as per the changing scenario”

With technology takeover and globalization, the education system is changing very fast. India as a country has been experiencing a rapid increase in student enrolments for higher education in the area of management over the last decade. Education is changing in ways of technology and how it has rapidly been introduced into colleges across the country. Though it has been modernized by the introduction of software techniques and video classes, it is now more commercial at many levels including research and award of doctorates. People have become more interested in getting degrees and distinctions than gaining mastery over the subjects. This is a very unfortunate development in spite of advanced techniques in communication skills. As per the latest update projected by the MHRD would surely have an impact on the current teaching pedagogy considering the practical knowledge versus the theoretical teachings. 

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What was your vision for the university? Has it evolved, and how far along in implementing that vision are you?

“Educational opportunities that are responsive to the student’s needs”

My vision is to be a respected leader in providing quality, affordable instruction in Addictive Disorders Studies resulting from a system of clear communication of mission, goals, and objectives. My vision also includes empowering them to meet and exceed challenges as active participants in shaping the future of our world. With time, the focus has also shifted to fostering a learning community in which the diverse values, goals, and learning styles of all students are recognized and supported. Implementing cutting-edge technology that enhances instruction and prepares students for life-long success tops my priority list.

With the competition so high, how do you guide your students to survive in such a competitive scenario?

“Become the strength of your workplace and be innovative”

I may not know exactly what lies ahead for our students in the future, but we have the advantage of knowing what skills they will need once they get there. Here are the 8 survival skills that will stay relevant throughout their journey: 

  • Building Networking skills 
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Gain Entrepreneurship Skills with stunning communication abilities

  • Accessing and Analyzing Information

What is the most optimum path according to you for students wanting to excel in Management?

“Acquiring the skills to negotiate with and solve problems”

Here is my take on excelling in the Management sector: 

  • People Management 
  • Leadership Skills
  • Be an Influencer 
  • Plan on Strategies to move ahead 
  • Gather Information and knowledge with effective decision-making skills
  • Work on self-development 

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How does the curriculum of GIBS ensure the best practice of industry?

“Valuable inputs from the industry making our students competent”

At GIBS, we make the students interact with hand-picked leaders from industries that are transforming themselves for the future. The curriculum has inputs by industry personnel to refine our program, making it contextual and relevant. Here are the key inputs in a nutshell that fed into the curriculum structure of the PGDM curriculum.

  • Adapting to rising technological advancements
  • Leverage technology for business outcomes
  • Upskill middle management
  • Become agile

Workplaces around the world have been significantly influenced more and more by an unstable business environment plus technological disruptions happening at a pace faster than ever before.