Professor knew that research was not the focus of this event. I had got the agenda pre-approved. The changes that happened without his knowledge and after this email were
1) Pinkesh Shah's movement to panel as documented earlier
2) Smitha Murthy's session on sponsorship request
3) I personally presenting the research work. This was a decision taken on the last day.
Paula Grey's invitation for the candle lighting was specifically discussed with CP with his approval along with the possibility of she being asked to come on the stage even if briefly.
Alok
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From: Agrawal N M
Sent: 04 September 2010 18:20
To: Alok Shukla
Cc: PGSEM; Supriya Dey; PGSEM Chairperson; PGSEM-CMC
Subject: RE: India Product Managers Conclave 2010
Dear All
It looks fine. If you need any specific help from me, please let me know.
Please ensure that we have a large attendance for the conclave. Please share the information in your organization and encourage your friends to attend it.
We will like to organize a much bigger conference next year with lot of research work by the PGSEM Participants. Please also send invitation at IISc and IIIT.
With best wishes,
Narendra M Agrawal
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From: Alok Shukla
Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 4:31 PM
To: Agrawal N M
Cc: PGSEM; Supriya Dey; PGSEM Chairperson; PGSEM-CMC
Subject: India Product Managers Conclave 2010
Dear Professor,
After our efforts spanning last 20 days, please find the event website being launched in the evening today.
http://www.iimb-pmconclave.com/
We had some drop outs from the event notably that of Mr. Ujwal Tickoo (PGSEM 2006) due to personal reasons; however we have managed to rope in new industry personalities since last 2 weeks from SAP, Mindtree and July Systems.
Also as you had suggested, we reached out to Prof Ganesh Prabhu who very kindly agreed to be the part of the first panel discussion on Challenges & Opportunities : Product Management in Captive Setups
Thanks,
Alok Shukla
PGSEM 2008
IIM Bangalore.
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