Entrepreneurship is a mindset: IIM Shillong Director

File Photo: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong Director of the DP Goyal. (Photo Courtesy:

iimshillong.ac.in)

Newmai News Network

Shillong | February 23

In the midst of various schemes and programmes to promote entrepreneurship all over the country, the Director of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong, DP Goyal has observed that this entrepreneurship is a mindset.

“As a B-School we realized that it is not enough to only develop managers, but entrepreneurs and job providers who are ready to innovate, to grasp the opportunities and remain ready to face the challenges. Entrepreneurship is a mindset,” Goyal remarked during the launch of ‘Emerge’ the annual flagship entrepreneurship summit of IIM Shillong which began here yesterday.

Goyal inaugurated this eighth edition of ‘Emerge’ yesterday which was marked by panel discussions with eminent entrepreneurs from across the country centering around the themes of ‘Hospitality landscape in North East’ and ‘The Young Entrepreneurs’ which gave the participants a perspective on how to counter impediments, failures and challenges and look for opportunity in their entrepreneurship journey.

A workshop by national award-winning serial entrepreneur Gunajit Brahma on ‘Essentials for Business Success’ revolved around the vital elements which are indispensable in one’s quiver to carve a successful business career was also conducted. The event was also participated by students of colleges from Shillong.

On the second day of the event, the coveted ‘Best Manager’ competition was organized. The competition, through three phases of grueling case analysis, presentation and interview, checked the mettle of the participants.

The two day event concluded with the whole of IIM Shillong experiencing the spirits of entrepreneurship, innovation and aspiration.