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‘Be forthright in making decisions’

When you see a successful person, you do not see what has taken place behind the scenes. All of them have made mistakes on their way up, but have moved on.

They have struggled through failure and bad decisions, before finding a solution, Deputy Minister of Policy Planning and Economic Development, Dr Harsha de Silva told the MBA convocation ceremony of Next Campus at the Central Bank auditorium, Rajagiriya last week.

Excerpts of the speech

Decision-making is a vital part of managing a business, institution or organisation. In management and economic classes you would have learned the art of making appropriate and direct decisions. MBA students should make their own decisions whether their superiors tolerate them or not.

You should be forthright but not evasive in making decisions in keeping with the demands of the competitive economic world. Superiors may or may not make decisions based on outdated sources which they are familiar with.

It would be prudent on your part to listen to the views of your management, business and marketing team and conclude whether their views are compatible with yours or reach a consensus on issues, Dr de Silva said.

Powerful leaders take intuition into consideration and gather facts, evidence and data to support or throw away that gut feeling, he said.

You may get a second chance to reconsider your position when you listen to their arguments and point of view.

Nobody propelled me into politics. I ventured into politics when my party was in the Opposition. Despite intimidation, mud-slinging, I made a bold decision. Today, I can contribute my might to the governing party.People disillusioned with the previous regime clamoured for a regime change. We took it seriously and harnessed the energy to achieve it. In the end we won.”

Your graduation is a significant step, not only in your own educational sphere but in the progress of this country towards greater economic and intellectual heights. Make the most of the education you have received through contributions to your profession, organisation and community.

Our role, in dispersing the knowledge and talent we have had the privilege to gain, is vital for the progress of our nation, said Dr de Silva.

“I believe you, as MBA graduates would make correct decisions and render a valuable service to the country and to your family as well.

The MBA program of the Mahatma Gandhi University was conducted in Sri Lanka by Next Campus for over one-and-half-years.

Sixty two students, mostly senior managers of the corporate and State sector received their certificates.

Dr Harsha De Silva, Deputy Minister of Policy Planning and Economic Development was the chief guest Leading corporate personalities and academics were present.

 

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