Thought Leadership

14 June 2021

ESG: Empathy, Service & Gratitude

As the pandemic rages through the world, I believe it is time for corporates to view their ESG responsibilities from a more humane lens While Environment, Social and Governance are a must, we should imbibe a new definition of ESG – Empathy, Service & Gratitude in every company's culture during and post COVID-19 Encouraging a culture...

10 May 2021

Restructuring appraisals in 2021 – Gratitude, Purpose & Meritocracy

While 2021 ushered in with hopes of a better tomorrow, the ongoing second wave has hit us with greater ferocity In an environment of challenges and uncertainty, many have lost their jobs, some incurred pay cuts, and businesses have dissolved making it a testing time for India Inc As we learnt to live in the new normal, people pinned hopes on...

08 March 2021

Women in boardrooms – an inclusive, futuristic vision for corporates

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I thought I would delve into the fast-changing trend of women and their roles in the corporate boardroom Discussions around the need for women in leadership positions is almost a decade old management topic now Globally and in India, women have made significant progress and are now taking up...

13 February 2021

Visionary and empathic leadership is critical to a successful global vaccination drive

Humanity has developed an effective, safe and readily-usable vaccine against COVID-19 at an astonishing pace The vaccination drives are already underway in many countries While we can pat our backs on achieving these milestones, I would like to emphasize the pivotal challenges that now awaits administrations around the world - establishing an...

11 January 2021

Mentoring matters in this uncertain world

An organization wanting to ensure the well-being and growth of its employees invests in robust mentorship programs Mentoring has helped me in my life and career, and it’s important to pay it forward In the late 1990s/early 2000s, I worked as the CFO of a multinational corporation based in Mumbai, India I had direct access to the board of...

08 December 2020

2020: A year of the unpredictable, yet, a time for renewed direction and vigor

The year 2020 has been extraordinary with the COVID-19 pandemic exposing us to an unpredictable crisis While it has been chaotic, the year has also been a great teacher, especially to those in the corporate sector As this unique year comes to an end, there are several lessons and thoughts to reflect upon The need for engaging mentorship,...

12 November 2020

Triple Bottom Line: A Futuristic Approach for Holistic Businesses

Triple Bottom Line theory is an essential tool to support sustainability goals because it focuses on comprehensive investment results concerning performance along with the interrelated dimensions of profits, people, and the planet Now, let us apply the same to 21st-century organizations Even companies are much more than their revenues or the...

07 October 2020

Leadership: Key to the future of a start-up during a crisis

John Maxwell, an American author, quoted, "The pessimist complains about the wind The optimist expects it to change The leader adjusts the sails" This aptly captures the survival strategy of various start-ups and companies in the post-COVID world Some businesses have had to permanently close down whilst others have ‘adjusted the sails’ for...

08 September 2020

The symbiotic relationship between mentors and start-ups.

As the world reels under the ongoing onslaught of an event as terrible as the ongoing pandemic, one of the big questions being raised in the world of new ventures and entrepreneurship is how the start-up community can survive and grow For young companies that were looking to scale up or expand their area of business, this period has been an...

07 August 2020

Professional volunteering and its role in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow

There’s never been a better time to make a difference with selfless volunteering For changemakers across a spectrum of roles and skillsets, professional volunteering provides excellent opportunities to rebuild an ecosystem where everyone can thrive and be their best For instance, over the last few years, I have reaped amazing rewards...

09 July 2020

The Power of Good Mentorship

In simple words, mentoring refers to a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person The mentor may be older or younger than the person being mentored However, the qualifying criterion for a mentor is that he/she must have a specific area of expertise The...

13 June 2020

Risk Management in the post COVID-19 era

Business risk is defined as the exposure a company or organisation has to factor(s) that will lower its profits or lead it to fail Essentially any circumstances that inhibit a company from meeting its financial goals and business targets qualify as a business risk Traditionally, business risks emerge from internal or external sources and affect...