some comments from ex - colleagues and board members of Otago Polytechnic and Auckland International Campus
Effective & Empowering
"Gagan is an excellent and effective leader. He empowers team members and always focuses on team development. He always has very creative ideas and he never runs out of solutions for any problem. Brilliant problem-solving mind! He is composed and calm. It is my absolute pleasure to work with him and learn from him."
"Gagan is a valued member of the leadership team and I am honored to work with him and hope for another 17 years minimum of future working relationship with him."
"Gagan is a wonderful, effective, future-focused colleague! Thanks for all you do, Gagan!"
Innovative & Inspiring
"It seems this survey was designed to describe Gagan. He is amazing. The only thing I can fault him on is that he works too hard."
"Gagan is a friendly and innovative leader. He is a quick thinker and supports the team's development and growth."
"Gagan is positive, far-sighted and inspiring. He leads the team with passion and compassion, always encouraging us to think outside the box and to set higher standards. What I appreciate most is that he is realistic in his expectations and ensures we are well supported to achieve our set goals."
Creative & Supportive
"Gagan is a very creative and innovative individual and can be very inspiring when he takes the time. He is very data-driven. He is a fun person to be around and brings humor and light-heartedness to conversations when he chooses."
"Gagan already has leadership skills, but I feel he is overloaded with so many things that he doesn't have enough time to himself. He's always wondering what we can do next."
"Gagan is great to work for. He encourages all members of the team to share their ideas and is genuinely interested in what we have to say. He's receptive to new ideas and new ways of doing things. He gives us a good amount of autonomy and trusts our expertise but also provides guidance and support when we need it."
Strategic & Role Model
"Gagan is very focused on having plans in place to achieve specific targets in 2023. He motivates his team well and works closely with other members of staff. He is positive in approach and creates relationships with other staff members well. He does a good job."
"Strong business sense and skilled in big picture summary and overview. People focused, kind, gentle, caring and patient with staff. Makes genuine efforts to connect and build relationships, provides fun and positive drive and energy for steering the Academy forward and is a positive role model in leadership."
"Gagan's leadership traits are highly motivating. He is confident, responsible, has heaps of energy, and is innovative in his thinking whether it be the business or his team. He is constantly on the go. He shines not only when the going is good, but also even more so when things are rough. He encourages us to think how we can do things better, what is working well, and what needs improvement. He has your back 100%. He is someone who always thinks ahead. If we want to be the best, don't just think it—be it."
let's connect
I'm always interested in discussing new projects, creative ideas, challenges and problems or opportunities to be part of what matters to you. Whether you have a question or just want to say hello, I'll try my best to get back to you!
- Email: gagan@emonks.tech
- Phone: +64-21-162 6765
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand.
- Book an online session here