“Work is Worship” to “Work-Life Balance”

As we navigate the shift from “Work is Worship” to “Work-Life Balance” it’s essential to revisit our core responsibilities. Here’s a framework to guide us:

*L*EARN: Primary responsibility of everyone is to continue Learning for the benefit of Self, Family & Society in an Evolving World. It’s a responsibility to understand that the moment Learning stops, Wisdom takes a back seat.

*E*ARN: Wisdom provides for responsible Earning – utilizing Opportunities, being committed and dedicated towards profession and organization. It’s not about Money, which is incidental. It’s all about leading by example for the Gen Next to understand Hard work is always rewarding in a sustained manner.

*S*AVE: In the age of material excesses induced forex challenges, Savings becomes a crucial responsibility of the Rich & Learned. Imagine excesses of about 5% of the population resulting in trouble for the remaining 95%. Living simple is not difficult; it’s all about Care and Concern for People & Country.

*S*HARE: Sharing Knowledge, Experience & Expertise is the responsibility of people who have adequate Wisdom and to Lead by example, setting right priorities for the Gen Next to be Productive.

*S*ERVE: To serve by the affordable to the privileged is more than a responsibility – it’s a unique gift bestowed on Humans towards fellow Humans.

As I reflect on the selfies of self-proclaimed fitness enthusiasts, runners, cyclists, and entertainers who seem to prioritize themselves over family and society, I’m reminded that it’s not difficult to be Simple, Responsible, and Responsive… Let’s start now by being One.

About the Author :

Dr. NITHYANANDAN DEVARAAJ (NITHIN) BE., MBA., Ph.D
President – Coimbatore Management Association
Past National Secretary – The Institute of Indian Foundrymen.
Chairman – Shri Avinashiappar Trust
Past Managing Director & CEO – Flow Link Systems (P) Ltd ( a Voith Group Company)

 

Dr. Nithin has about 35 + Years of Experience in Engineering Manufacturing organizations. He has worked for LMW Group, L&T, Hitachi & CRI Group. He is considered to be a Professional with a rare blend of Intrapreneurial Orientation, having been a Business Head across Engineering Manufacturing Organisations / Industries.

Dr. Nithin is an Intrapreneur with hands on experience establishing medium & large scale end to end Value Chain Manufacturing Organizations (from Castings to Finished Products) for Indian Corporates and MNCs, driving Growth & Profitability by Building, Sustaining and Growing High Performance Teams.

Business Strategies & Operational Excellence for Growth and Profitability through People, Processes, Products, Positioning & Promotion.

IOT & Industry 4.0, EHS, Compliance, Corporate Governance

Value Chain Development – Suppliers, Customers, Sources, Markets

New Product/ New Market/ New Customer Development

Innovation & Change Management

Project Conceive, Manage & Establish

Dr. Nithin is a Member in Governing Council / Board Of Studies of Universities and Management Institutions as a Management Expert.

Dr. Nithin is part of various industrial associations and professional bodies; he is credited with playing a leading role in bringing land mark changes in Export Incentives, Classification of MSMEs, CPCB Norms, Waste & Disposal Management. He also plays a pivotal role in training and development of educated Youth seeking employment opportunities.

Dr. Nithin Leads a team that turned around a division and a Company, and in establishing large scale projects as bench marks in industry (This Business has won several awards at National & Regional Level which includes – Indian Foundry of the Year, Young Foundryman and Foundryman Awards, 4Star Award from CII, Green Award & Safety Award from Tamil Nadu Government & at National Level from IIF, First Indian Foundry in the segment to get OHSAS 18001 & ISO 50001 Certification and Many Kaizen awards.)

Dr. Nithin is a Managing Trustee of a Family Managed Trust involved in activities like rendering Food, Shelter, Education and Medicare. Noted for rendering services during Chennai, Kerala, Tanjore & Nilgiris Floods.

Dr. Nithin’s Academics:

• Ph.D in Management Sciences
• MBA in Finance & Marketing – Gold Medalist and University Topper
• BE Mechanical Engineer with Distinction
• An IRCA certified lead auditor and assessor for ISO 9001.
• A qualified auditor for EMS, OHSAS & EnMS
• L&T Future Leaders Training at IIM – C

Dr. Nithin’s Professional Associations:

• Member & Industry Nominee, Coimbatore Disaster Management Council
• A Guest Faculty to Premier Management Institutes & Was  Visiting Faculty to IIM – Calicut
• An examiner for Management Qualifications & Assessor for Management Teachers
• An acknowledged management trainer and consultant
• Is a regular Business Column Writer.

Dr. Nithin is a Member of:

• Foundry Development Council, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, India.
• Institution of Engineers, All India and Coimbatore Management Association
• Board of Studies in Universities & Premier Management Institutes

Dr. Nithin is Winner of:

• The Outstanding Alumni & Distinguished Alumni Awards from PSG Institutions & Bharathiar University.
• The CMA Golden Jubilee Year Best Manager award for the region.
• The Best Management Student award and many accolades at National Level.
• The Mother Teresa Award of Excellence for Young Business Managers.

Dr. Nithin’s Management Interests:

• Management of Innovation, Corporate Strategic Planning and Manufacturing Management, Green Supply Chain

Dr. Nithin can be contacted at :

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