The Indian Boss at Work: Thinking Global Acting Indian

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Journey into the kaleidoscope of Indian business and explore the ‘context and forces’ and worldview of Indian leaders. Unravel secrets to building successful companies based on generational learnings, attitudes and capabilities. Read through the narratives of top Indian bosses where they reflect on their ‘Indian-ness’ that helped them transform into global leaders. From Harsh Mariwala to Som Mittal to women leaders such as Naina Lal Kidwai and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, there are many distinguished names in this book that add to the Indian leadership fold.

The book responds to oft asked questions such as: What are the winning traits of Indian bosses? What cultural influences have shaped their mindsets? What makes them adaptable in any business situation? What can the West learn from India on leadership? Discover and leverage:

• The pluralistic notion of Indianness

• Forces of desh (place) and kaal (time)

• The praxis of collectivism and hierarchy

• Context sensitivity and co-holding paradoxes and dilemmas

• Multifacets of the Indian leader

• Insights from ancient inheritance and modern legacy

• Awareness of what impedes women leaders

• The opportunity for Indian youth The wisdom of Indian-ness—‘the World is One’—belongs to all humans. It invites the corporate Rishi within us, to act with ecological balance, inclusion and harmony.

What will you learn from this book

Global Perspective with Indian Values:
- Emphasizing the need for a global perspective while staying rooted in Indian values and cultural nuances.
Cross-Cultural Leadership:
- Insights into effective leadership that considers cross-cultural dynamics, especially in a globalized work environment.
Adaptability and Flexibility:
- Strategies for adapting to diverse work cultures and being flexible in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Communication Skills:
- The importance of effective communication, considering the diversity of the workforce and global stakeholders.
Inclusive Leadership:
- Promoting an inclusive leadership style that values diversity and fosters collaboration across cultures.
Negotiation and Business Etiquette:
- Understanding negotiation styles and business etiquette relevant to both Indian and global contexts.
Global Trends Impacting Indian Businesses:
- Analysis of global trends and their impact on Indian businesses, offering insights for strategic decision-making.
Balancing Tradition and Innovation:
- Finding a balance between traditional business practices and innovative approaches to stay competitive on a global scale.
Talent Management and Development:
- Strategies for managing and developing a diverse talent pool, addressing the unique needs and aspirations of employees.
Building Global Networks:
- Guidance on building global networks and relationships to enhance business opportunities and partnerships.

Language	English
ISBN-10	9353884659
ISBN-13	9789353884659
No of pages	356
Font Size	Medium
Book Publisher	SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd
Published Date	25 Sep 2020

About Author

Author : Steve Correa

Steve Correa is a commerce and law graduate from XLRI and a Chevening scholar. He currently works as an Independent Executive Coach and OD Consultant and is a Fellow of Sumedhas, Academy for Human Context. He has over three decades of corporate experience.

Of this, 18+ years have been as CHRO, with overall responsibility for the HR function. He has worked across a wide spectrum of enterprises, ranging from major global corporates (MNCs) to family-led professional businesses.

He has diverse industry exposure that includes pharmaceuticals, office automation, FMCG, telecommunications, IT/ITES and alcohol beverage. His exposure spans across India as well as abroad. Steve was involved with Project Millennium at Unilever, India. He helped in M&A from single licence to national footprint across 23 circles in Vodafone India (earlier Hutch) also talent transformation across Global Technology while based in the UK. He was involved in pre-Jio launch and responsible for driving the people and organization strategy at Diageo India, and its integration with United Spirits.

He is currently on his second innings as an independent OD Consultant and Executive Coach. Steve is an avid reader, loves travelling, blogging and is active on social media. He was featured in LinkedIn Power Profile 2017.

He is based in Bengaluru. Those who know Steve find him to be passionate, who enjoys freewheeling conversations and, even if the context is linked often to business, the content encompasses space, time and belief. His energy is infectious, and he is most happy when he is in ‘training’ mode. Deeply curious, he penetrates deep into his lifelong hobby of what it means to be human unto oneself and others. Know more about Steve at http://stevecorrea.co.