Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has as soon as once more captured consideration together with his ideas on liberal arts schooling and work-life stability. Talking at a Firstpost occasion, Mahindra passionately advocated for the significance of arts and tradition in skilled decision-making.
Anand Mahindra championed liberal arts for higher selections.(PTI)
“Even if you’re an engineer or an MBA, you must study arts and culture,” he stated, highlighting the position of a well-rounded schooling. “We support art and culture because I believe it helps make better decisions by engaging the whole brain.”
Mahindra pressured that understanding arts and tradition enhances decision-making. “If you’re not spending time at home, with friends, or reading, how will you bring the right inputs to your decisions?” he questioned.
Witty response to L&T chief’s 90-hour work week comment
Mahindra additionally addressed the viral remarks by L&T chief SN Subrahmanyan, who advocated for a 90-hour work week. Subrahmanyan’s controversial remark, “How long can you stare at your wife?” sparked debates on work-life stability.
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In a cheeky response, Mahindra quipped, “My wife is wonderful, and I love staring at her.” He took the chance to underline the significance of high quality over amount in work. “Don’t ask me how many hours I work; ask me about the quality of my work,” he emphasised.
The position of social media in Mahindra’s technique
Mahindra, identified for his sturdy social media presence, additionally shared insights about his method to managing his X (previously Twitter) account, which boasts 11.4 million followers.
“I’m not on X because I’m lonely. My wife is wonderful. I spend time with her. I’m here because this is an amazing business tool,” he defined. He highlighted how social media provides real-time suggestions from hundreds of thousands, enabling knowledgeable decision-making.
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Addressing issues about time administration, he clarified, “People often ask if I have a team managing my account. I respond to comments like, ‘Why are you on Twitter?’ or ‘Why are you wasting time?’ It’s about leveraging this platform effectively.”
The L&T work tradition debate
Subrahmanyan’s feedback advocating a 90-hour work week, together with engaged on Sundays, have reignited the work-life stability debate, which Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy had sparked earlier together with his 70-hour work week suggestion.
An L&T spokesperson later clarified that the feedback have been reflective of the corporate’s formidable objectives and never a literal mandate. “Extraordinary outcomes require extraordinary effort,” the assertion learn, whereas reiterating L&T’s dedication to fostering a tradition of ardour and efficiency.