Communication Lesson from Walmart

Recently the New York Times launched a tirade against the business practices and social irresponsibility of Walmart while comparing it with Starbucks. There is nothing unique in that right? Every day we find such articles getting published. What made this incident unique was smart-mouth-response of David Tovar, VP of Corporate Communications at Walmart. The response left the NYT rattling, and rest of the world marveling at the outstanding smartness in communication. Tovar edited the article while pointing out every loophole with red ink which is now viral everywhere on internet. It exhibits a witty sense of humor which made NYT bite its tongue. Normally, if the response wouldn’t have been this way then this instance would have been forgotten with the sunrise of the next day, leaving a big question mark on the reputation of Walmart. Traits like communication to make a difference, quick response to a complex situation, confidence and delivering the great results are quite evident from the instance. 

To make a great difference you need to have great skills. These skills combining become a package of success. Having such skills is not possible for every professional. The stats reveal that organizations today give great importance to communication skills. And the coming year’s hirings and promotions will be solely based on communication, strategic planning, confidence, leadership and problem solving skills. Without these skills survival on the corporate front becomes impossible. For a professional to gain these skills and become a complete polished package, there is only one way. Management education is a must have to attain these skills. Being a working professional getting into a b-school again is entirely a different scenario which they don’t prefer getting into. 

The distance education misses to give skills like communication and building confidence. For such professionals Welingkar Institute of Management in collaboration with Eins Education offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management through Hybrid mode. Welingkar’s has been ranked as one the best B-schools in west zone. Through Welingkar’s Hybrid PGDM you get to learn the managerial skills with comfort. This program is designed exclusively for working professionals. Following are the key features of Hybrid PGDM:

• Students get to interact with the lecturer through “virtual classroom facility” while having an online lecture. Brings an undivided attention better than the classroom learning. Also develops the confidence to put forth your valid point to seniors.

• In slide a show presentation an “audio visual learning kit” student gets to hear the explanation in a voiceover (audio). The audio goes along with the video for the better understanding to the student.

• “Personal Contact Program”is the problem solving sessions are organized at the campus of Welingkar’s itself.

• A unique combination of presentation “E-learning Toolkit Support”; summary and MCQs provided online and these are accessible from anywhere and at anytime.

• A video library “We Tube” that contains recorded lectures on every subject is available for the student. A student can access this facility whenever-wherever they want to.

• Welingkar’s organize various activities under “Experiential Learning Programs” like team based games to enhance the leadership and entrepreneurial qualities in the student. 

• The institution keeps the student updated with the industry news through “Free Subscription To ‘newswire’”; student gets an opportunity to get updated with the news according to their specialization.

• Through “Placement Support” students are provided with the best job opportunities through our placement assistance. 

With Eins Education makes it more advantageous 

Eins Education provides constant (24*7) counselor support to the student that helps in giving guidance and valuable suggestions for future career. Eins Education also offers Hybrid PGDM with flexible fee payment options to every individual.

Walmart overcame the situation of crisis with smartness creating a great example. Now it’s your time to get an edge and make a difference in your career. 

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