tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post112082479884391217..comments2023-12-24T01:23:48.970+05:30Comments on Youth Curry - Insight on Indian Youth: Major dilemmaRashmi Bansalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17447667745099994241noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-65878024365637743342007-03-27T02:58:00.000+05:302007-03-27T02:58:00.000+05:30Hi, My name is Captain Bappaditya Kolay. Its nice ...Hi, My name is Captain Bappaditya Kolay. Its nice to see such motivating blogs about Defence Officers. I have served in the Army for 6 years, than through CAT, doing my MBA in Systems at SPJain, Mumbai.<BR/>I don't agree with the point that talented people are not joining defence forces these days..they r still there...And the kind of motivation level that they possess is beyond any doubt..<BR/>I am also looking forward for my placement next year and hopefully this Army tenure of 6 yrs will give me lot of benefits not only in terms of salary, but the rich experience in terms of Organizational Behaviour and communication that I have gained over there...<BR/>Jai Hind...Mera Bharat MahanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540739130700487851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1120909354686376702005-07-09T17:12:00.000+05:302005-07-09T17:12:00.000+05:30Its not the pay that attracts people to the corpor...Its not the pay that attracts people to the corporate life.... its the flexibility and the freedom of quitting and either joining some other co. or doing something of your own that is more lucrative. There are too many strings tying you down in a defence career.<BR/>As far as quality of life is concerned for a young officer, you are just talking about a select few we bump into at big stations like Delhi or Mumbai... what about the guy posted in some God forsaken place that we have never heard of and will probably never hear ever...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1120898999501865082005-07-09T14:19:00.000+05:302005-07-09T14:19:00.000+05:30I dont know how defense people can change their co...I dont know how defense people can change their command and control approach to suit corporate cultures of empowerment,delegation and co-operations. They can best fit operational roles like Anuj said. <BR/>About the talent issues, the research and tech arms of the defence forces like DRDO and CDAC attract a lot of technical talent from the best institutes. <BR/>I sometimes wonder if there are BPO opportunities for India for other armies. As nation state blur in boundaries, there would be an opportunity to create a Halliburton equivalent of the armed forces. Will write more about this on my blog.Jayeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735180882715423031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1120894259163419062005-07-09T13:00:00.000+05:302005-07-09T13:00:00.000+05:30If you all remember a few years back the National ...If you all remember a few years back the National Services had started an extensive campagin so that they could invite the youth to train with them and become part of the Army / Navy / Air Force.<BR/><BR/>I guess it's time for Round TWO.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733923878769060315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1120859225488478582005-07-09T03:17:00.000+05:302005-07-09T03:17:00.000+05:30Me conducting a poll at ChutneySpears on "The mos...Me conducting a poll at <A HREF="http://chutneyspears.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow"> ChutneySpears</A> on <B>"The most livable city in India".</B>Shivajihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432687157084742767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1120849934465117782005-07-09T00:42:00.000+05:302005-07-09T00:42:00.000+05:30There is frustration with the hierarchy, the lack ...<I> There is frustration with the hierarchy, the lack of modernisation, the politics. </I><BR/><BR/>Hierarchy and politics are not uncommon even in huge, efficient and highly profitable Corporations. And, here we are talking about a system where, for every small thing you need to get permission from the "babu." I am sure even the mighty Superpower has such issues to handle.<BR/><BR/><I> And an additional, often overlooked problem: the fact that your spouse will never be able to have a proper career. </I><BR/><BR/>I have only one data point for this and it suggests the exact opposite of this. A friend from Defence has to move to newer location almost every 2 yrs. But his spouse has keenly pursued her career. May be, because she was open to explore multiple career options, she didn't had to face too many tough problems.<BR/><BR/><I> Meanwhile, the army/ navy/ air force need to figure out how to deal with a whole new mindset. One that aspires for 'more' than previous generations. </I><BR/><BR/>Watch 911 by Michael Moore, which makes passing reference to this issue. Even in US, there are no takers for career in Defence.Shashikant Korehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02867331057985056674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1120840779409904122005-07-08T22:09:00.000+05:302005-07-08T22:09:00.000+05:30Hi Rashmi;We had a lecture by a certain Cpt.Raghu ...Hi Rashmi;<BR/>We had a lecture by a certain Cpt.Raghu Raman who was a commanding capt at siachen during the kargil war.And he was talking abt how...his experience with his army had helped him get a right perspective on leaderships.The belief of the leader kept the subordinate going despite of the inhuman conditions.It's how far people go when there is someone who believes in them.He was talking about how efficiently the military works without unions,overtime pay,ESOPS,salary increase.<BR/><BR/>He also said that you dont have be at military to know what its like.The corporate world is not very diffrent...it was the one liner he said:"AT least in the military you know your people wont leave you and join the other side."Anon https://www.blogger.com/profile/01210026165259119195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1120839592777820622005-07-08T21:49:00.000+05:302005-07-08T21:49:00.000+05:30One major graduated from IIM C this year. He got a...One major graduated from IIM C this year. He got a final offer from McKinsey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1120835086335027712005-07-08T20:34:00.000+05:302005-07-08T20:34:00.000+05:30I dont know if these 3 defense people that you spo...I dont know if these 3 defense people that you spoke of have joined IIMs after writing CAT or something ? <BR/>If they have done it then I think they would be much much better than any of the lateral recruits. <BR/>The kind of experience and discipline you get in the defense field is unmatched. Your organizational abilities are the best. Now combine this with a course from IIM. What you get, in my opinion is a knowledgeable leader and not a manager.Sandeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15680535063144862755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1120830803303963272005-07-08T19:23:00.000+05:302005-07-08T19:23:00.000+05:30The Army people might not find employment in I-ban...The Army people might not find employment in I-banking or Consulting but there are definitely some employers looking for these kind of profiles. Operation roles in industries like BPO, Airlines and FMCG are some of them.<BR/>Also, at lateral level employers don't look at academics, but rather previous work experience.<BR/>It's true that defense people find it difficult to get relieved of their jobs, because firstly, defense services cannot hire laterally to substitute the position, and secondly it puts a dent on the moral of the subordinates and peers.<BR/>I am not aware about other countries, but Indian forces definitely are not attracting the best talent, and now there increasing concern for retaining the existing talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com