As the shareholders, management, and customers gear up for the all-cash acquisition of Logica by CGI, it's crucial for us employees to also prepare ourselves. There's an overwhelming sense of excitement within each one of us. Recently, while contemplating this situation, I drew a beautiful parallel between the process and arranged marriages in India.
Weddings, whether in India, America, England, or anywhere else, mark a significant milestone in a person's life—a transition from singlehood to sharing everything with a partner. However, the manner in which weddings are conducted varies across these different places. In India, specifically, it is a grand affair and holds immense significance for the bride. It goes beyond the union of the bride and groom; it signifies the coming together of two families.
In the context of arranged marriages in India, the bride and groom, who are initially strangers to each other, are proposed by their respective families. The families, despite their cultural differences, find common ground that facilitates the proposal. People who are familiar with both parties play a crucial role in these discussions. Elders from both families engage in conversations, seeking advice from advisors and friends to gather more information about each other. Horoscopes are matched, and ultimately, the best match is chosen. Once the match is finalized, an engagement ceremony takes place.
Following the wedding, the groom's relatives become the bride's relatives, and vice versa. The families begin to trust and establish good relationships with one another. This union brings together two families and even entire villages.
For the bride, there is much to prepare. She is entering an entirely new world, and her last name changes to that of her husband. From that moment on, she is identified as a member of the new family. Her interests align with those of her new family, and she enjoys the rights and privileges within it. She must understand and embrace the culture and traditions of her new family while also bringing her own positive values to enhance their collective experience. As a significant member of the family, she commands respect and reciprocates it.
Likewise, as Logica employees transitioning to CGI, we must prepare ourselves to become part of the new company. Tomorrow, CGI will be our company, surrounded by new faces, management, rules, culture, and more. We must carry forward the valuable qualities we have developed here to elevate our new company to greater heights. Like the relatives of the bride and groom, our clients will become acquainted with each other through our interactions. Let's ready ourselves and ensure that our "sasural" (the family we marry into) is filled with happiness, with our contributions driving the new company's success.
Similar to how the bride prepares herself to give her best in her new home, let us all prepare ourselves and take pride in being part of the new company. Let us strive to give our utmost and contribute to its remarkable success.
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