Expert Session on “Values and Attitude for Success in Professional Life” by Dr. (Prof.) Margie Parikh, Professor, B K School of Business Management, Ahmedabad
Academic Year -2025- ‘26
Expert Session Report “Values and Attitude for Success in Professional Life”
Speaker: Dr. (Prof.) Margie Parikh, Professor, B K School of Business Management, Ahmedabad
Topic: Values and Attitude for Success in Professional Life
Date: 13th March 2026, 2:00 PM
Venue: Conference Room, Narmada College of Management
Audience: MBA Semester 2 Students
Executive Summary
The expert session conducted by Dr. Margie Parikh provided MBA Semester 2 students with valuable insights into how values and attitudes shape professional success. The session emphasized that technical knowledge alone is insufficient; ethical grounding, resilience, and a positive mindset are equally critical for long-term achievement in management and leadership roles.
Introduction
As part of the MBA curriculum enrichment at NCM, Dr. Margie Parikh was invited to deliver an expert lecture on “Values and Attitude for Success in Professional Life.” The session aimed to help students understand the importance of personal integrity and professional behaviour in building sustainable careers.
Key Highlights of the Session
- Values as the Cornerstone of Success: Dr. Parikh explained that humbleness, responsibility, and ethical conduct form the bedrock of professional credibility.
- Attitude as a Career Catalyst: She emphasized the role of acceptance and EQ on a growth mindset in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities.
- Ethics in Management: Through case studies, she demonstrated how ethical decision-making, resilience etc enhances chances of your success.
- Resilience and Perseverance: Students were encouraged to view setbacks as learning opportunities and to cultivate perseverance in their career journeys through the case study of Shri Ratan Tata and Ford.
Student Takeaways
- Success is sustainable only when rooted in strong values
- Positive attitudes, humbleness, real leadership
- Ethical conduct
- Resilience and adaptability are essential in a dynamic business environment
Conclusion
The expert session by Dr. Margie Parikh was highly impactful for MBA Semester 2 students. It reinforced the idea that professional success is not defined solely by academic knowledge or technical skills, but by the values we uphold and the attitudes we embody. The session inspired students to align their personal integrity with professional ambition, preparing them to become responsible and effective leaders in the future.
