September 20, 2017

Managing Expectations and Career

The points mentioned are relevant at all the time for all people of all generations from all walks of life. There is a Thai saying that experience is a comb which Nature gives to man after he is bald. As I grow bald, I would like to share my comb with you.
September 20, 2017

Learning to Live and Living to Learn

Published on 11-10-03

Experience is a comb which Nature gives to man after he is bald!  But all bald men are not old men.  Nani Palkhivala once circulated a quotation about how youth is not a time of life, it is a state of mind.  Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years.
August 19, 2017

SPEECH AT ITM, MUMBAI

Published on 19-8-17

Convocation speeches definitely require to inspire young graduating students; if possible, they should also instruct the young people in some way (s); if at all possible further, convocation speeches should induct some memorable stories.
July 24, 2016

Companions of your career—the 4 A’s (TSM Madurai)

Published on 24-7-16

I am delighted to have been invited to be a part of this very important milestone in your careers and lives. My hearty congratulations to the graduating class, the parents and well-wishers and, above all, the teachers and staff of IIM Ranchi.
March 29, 2016

Companions of your career—the 4 A’s (IIM Ranchi)

Published on 29-3-2016

I am delighted to have been invited to be a part of this very important milestone in your careers and lives. My hearty congratulations to the graduating class, the parents and well-wishers and, above all, the teachers and staff of IIM Ranchi.
March 21, 2015

Convocation IIMU

Published on 21-3-15

I feel deeply honored to be invited to deliver the convocation address at this great institute, which bears promise as a national institution of significance.
March 17, 2015

Convocation Speech IIMK

Published on 17-3-15

At this Convocation, I wish to focus upon only two messages: first, it is good to be angry, a sort of positive anger. Second, it is not good to ever lose hope.
December 14, 2013

Convocation Navarachna

Published on 14-12-13

Ignoring for a moment the by-election results of last week, we Indians seem to have a sense of gloom and doom with respect to India’s economic situation. 
August 5, 2012

CONVOCATION SPEECH: NORTHPOINT CENTER OF LEARNING

Published on 5-8-2012

The mission of this wonderful B-School is “to promote business success by empowering managers and young professionals with updated knowledge and decision-making skills.”

R . Gopalkrishnan shares his learnings and advice to students through his Convocation Speeches.