Stephen Fleming, former New Zealand cricketer, kicked off IIM Bangalore’s Vista 2016 pre-launch speaker series by narrating anecdotes from his experiences in the cricketing domain.

Fleming cited planning, tactics, communication and coaching as critical requirements of a good captain in the sporting arena as well as a leader in the business world.

Stressing the importance of commitment during decision-making for a leader, he said “Sometimes there is no right or wrong. One just has to stay committed to a decision and work with it to the fullest”.

One of the most astute minds on the cricket field, Fleming is New Zealand’s second most capped test player with 111 appearances.

Fleming has been associated with the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2008, as a player initially and then as coach of the Chennai Super Kings and now of the Rising Pune Supergiants.

As a father of three children, Fleming is a vocal proponent of the importance of good quality education and is the perfect role model for aspiring minds.

In his capacity as Brand Ambassador for Education New Zealand, Fleming highlighted the importance of going against the norm by asking: “What is going to make you stand out from the crowd? What is going to make you different from others? Aspiring young students need to look at life beyond university”.

In this process, “Role models matter a lot”, said Fleming, giving the example of Brendon McCullum’s efforts in the development of sports in New Zealand.

Concluding his address, Fleming urged the future young leaders of India to ‘Think Big’. “You need to make yourself uncomfortable and challenge yourself,” he added.

Students from across India can look forward to an action-packed three days of Vista to be held from September 23 to 25, with over 40 events across multiple business domains and featuring a distinguished line-up of speakers from politics, media and business.

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