Some Quotes:

  • I am deeply touched and shall try to be a changed man and try to spread happiness and strictly follow joy of giving.
  • I will awaken inner strength through introspection and quiet time; enlarge my area of influence for the good of my subordinates and other people working for me and my family.
  • The poor cannot eat Democracy; Democracy must deliver.
  • All endeavours shall be made to take SAIL from profitable growth to ethical profitable growth through spreading happiness in all walks of life through internal correction.
  • At the workplace, we are being observed by stakeholders who have opinions and hence competence + character are the key factors.
  • Importance of ethics in work life was reinforced. Further, need to inculcate ownership at the present moment in SAIL was also discussed. Sharing of information with senior government officials (both present and former) was quite enlightening. Also, that “ethics” is contextual, situational and entirely rests with the decision maker, was clarified.
  • The programme was very vivid, with the faculty members and their team members detailing their varied life experiences. The programme covered several topics including childhood experiences, ethics in public life, environment, etc. Overall, the programme was excellent.
  • For any change to happen, the change has to start from oneself.
  • A judgemental approach induces stress.
  • Being ethical is to be sensitive towards people and have the courage to say ‘No’.
  • It was quite revealing that we have so many masks on our face and are selfish to the core. We were aghast to notice that our balance sheet of life consisted of only taking and not giving. The human face of compassion has been revived and a lot of burden from our hearts has been taken off. The learning form this programme cannot be written on this piece of paper as the space provided is limited.
  • The programme should have been brought to me earlier which could have brought a transformation in self to contribute better to office, society, environment and the country. The programme is recommended for all in strategic positions of the organisation.
  • The total programme was complete in itself but it should have come much earlier to us.
  • New entrants must be trained in Ethics so that our organisation grows and is known as a highly ethical company.