I did my Masters in Psychology out of
curiosity and having nothing better to do…That changed my life in more ways
than one – Prof. K Madhu was probably the biggest reason why I lead my life
(Teaching) the way I do.
In those long gone days of 1982-1985,
Prof. Madhu by his effective teaching, quiet demeanor and kindly insistence on
quality, inspired and motivated us to do better; but the real impact of his
personality on me was during my tenure under him for a UGC Major Research
Project and subsequently his mentorship for my PHD Thesis. The long evenings-
discussing the thesis’ details, the rather complex task of trying to propose a
Model of Absenteeism based on the data collected, endless cups of tea, with his
friends near the Outgate and the actual writing of the thesis, shaped my
thinking and what I am today. And the best compliment I received and that I
treasure is when somebody said that I teach like Prof. Madhu and not only that,
that I conduct myself like him!
He gave a start to my career in GITAM
by encouraging me to go out of AU. For all the things that Prof. Madhu meant to
me, I am deeply grateful and I wish to thank him.
Prof. Ashok Karri
Head, Dept. of HR
GITAM Institute of
Management
GITAM University
Well written and a good tribute!
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