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.