A guest lecture on “Know yourself, Understand yourself, Reflect yourself To Meet your Goal” was delivered by Prof. S.C. Kapoor on September 15, 2024, at JIMS Rohini, Sector 5. The lecture focussed on various concepts related to decision- making, leadership, and strategic management. Prof. Kapoor, who has a strong corporate background with experiences at Tata, Allahabad High Court, and Coca- Cola as a strategic consultant and advisor, shared insights into consulting projects. He also highlighted his involvement in IMT as a visiting professor and his contributions to the IAS and Lab Bahadur Shastri Academy for three consecutive years.
Prof. Kapoor emphasized that it took six months to develop a successful slogan in one of his corporate projects which is “ Ek jazba hai nyi soch ka, chalo dhundhe ek rasta nyi khoj ka”. Additionally, he mentioned the experience of a student working in HR at Zee News. The session covered decision-making styles, where participants had to choose between options A and B, and the creation of situations where leadership actions were tested. A noteworthy mention is the importance of adaptability, illustrated by writing with both hands.
In Prof. S.C. Kapoor’s activity on Decision Making Style, students were tasked with answering a series of 16 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). For each question, they had to choose between option A or B within a time limit of 3 seconds. This rapid decision-making test aimed to evaluate the participants’ cognitive styles based on the choices they make under pressure.
Prof. Kapoor assessed the student’s performance in four key dimensions of decision- making: Sensation, Intuition, Thinking, and Feeling. These categories align with psychological approaches to decision-making, providing insight into how individuals tend to process information and make choices. Based on the marks obtained in these categories, Prof. Kapoor was able to give each participant feedback on their dominant decision-making style and suggest areas for further development.
This exercise highlighted how quickly we process information under pressure and helped students gain a better understanding of their personal decision-making tendencies.