LeaderCast

Why Organisations Need to Prioritise Innovation - Part 2

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0530

Corporate innovation leader Abhay Tandon, and Co-founder and General Partner, 3to1 Capital, shares how organisations can leverage global innovation trends and adapt them to the local context to stay ahead of the curve, in the second part of his conversation with us on #LeaderCast.

Listen in and learn why innovation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for Indian organisations, with intensifying competition, rapid technological changes, and changing consumer behaviours.

Why Organisations Need to Prioritise Innovation - Part 1

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0530

What challenges do organisations across the globe face today, and how do they impact business growth and competitiveness?

Abhay Tandon, Co-founder and General Partner, 3to1 Capital, and a corporate innovation leader, delves into the critical role of innovation in organisational growth and competitiveness, highlighting how fostering a culture of innovation drives adaptation, efficiency, and market relevance, on our latest LeaderCast.

Driving Sustainable Transformation: Tech, Design, and Governance

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0530

In the second part of his conversation on LeaderCast, Thakuur Pherwani, Chief Sustainability Officer, TVS Motor Company explores the intersection of technology, design, and governance in sustainable automobile industry transformation, sharing expertise on integrating AI, circular economy practices, sustainable product design, and transparent ESG reporting.

Racing to Net-Zero: Challenges and Opportunities

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0530

The automobile industry faces a daunting task: achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

In this episode of LeaderCast, Thakuur Pherwani, Chief Sustainability Officer, TVS Motor Company, shares insights on scaling efforts, leveraging technology, overcoming renewable energy transition challenges, and the automobile industry’s sustainability journey.

The Impact of R&D on India's GCC Ecosystem

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0530

Over the past few decades, India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have significantly evolved, from cost arbitrage centres to R&D and innovation hubs, integrating technologies like AI, IoT, and robotics to drive Industrial Revolution 4.0.

In this episode of LeaderCast, Sidhant Rastogi, President, Zinnov, explores the current landscape and challenges of commercialising these innovative technologies, the global impact of India's GCCs, and the effect they've had on the country's workforce.

Navigating India's Path to GCC Excellence

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Sun, 12 May 2024 09:00:00 +0530

Embark on a deep dive into India's quest to establish itself as a premier Global Capability Centre (GCC) hub, as we delve into the factors influencing its position, from talent pool to regulatory landscape. Hear insights on successful strategies from Arindam Sen, Partner and GCC Sector Lead - Technology, Media & Entertainment and Telecommunications, EY India.

Insuring the Future: Global Risks in the Insurance Landscape

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0530

How do escalating global risks such as climate change and cybercrime affect the insurance industry?

Listen in as we dive into preventative measures, tech integration, and customer-centric shifts reshaping the insurance realm, with Satyanandan Atyam, Chief Risk Officer, Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited, on our latest LeaderCast episode.

Building The Entrepreneurial Mindset

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0530

Entrepreneur, author, and ISB alumnus Ankur Warikoo shares anecdotes, lessons learned, and the mindset shifts necessary for success, in the latest episode of #LeaderCast. He also covers the importance of continuous learning for founders, and the role of mentorship and community in an entrepreneur’s journey.

Foresight Over Hindsight in the Boardroom

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0530

Parthasarathy V.S., Former President, Group CFO, and Group CIO of Mahindra Group and Independent Director, Multiple Companies, advocates prioritising foresight over hindsight in corporate boardrooms, highlighting the benefits of forward-thinking strategies and diversity, exploring the symbiotic relationship between foresight, innovation, and corporate success.

Navigating India's Healthcare Frontier

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0530

What’s driving innovation in India’s healthcare sector? Dr Ritu Mittal Garg - Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Fortis Healthcare shares insights on the dichotomy between corporate chains and smaller providers, exploring the challenges and opportunities in extending quality healthcare to the Bottom of the Pyramid, and the future of the industry in India, that blends technology, innovation, and inclusivity.

Academic Innovation for the Workforce of Tomorrow

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0530

Vikram Ahuja, MD, ANSR, and CEO and Co-Founder, Talent500, explores the transformative impact of technology in business education and the incoming workforce, in conversation with Sujatha Kumaraswamy, Executive Director, Executive Education, in our latest LeaderCast episode.

Discover how emerging trends reshape classrooms, and business schools innovate to meet evolving industry demands, through real-world examples that showcase how tech integration prepares students for the dynamic modern business landscape.

Taking Off in India

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0530

Ryan Weir, Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for India, Boeing shares his thoughts on India's booming aviation sector and its implications for the global industry and gives us leadership insights he's gained over his career at the organization, on this episode of LeaderCast.

Human-Centered Design Thinking in Modern Consulting

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0530

Uncover the power of human-centric thinking in the consulting realm, as Sunit Sinha, Head of People, Performance and Culture (PPC), KPMG in India, in conversation with Ram Nidumolu, Professor, Organizational Behavior (Practice), deep-dives into real-world case studies, shedding light on how KPMG seamlessly weaves human centered design into its projects.

Nurturing a Future-Ready Workforce

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:30:00 +0530

In the second part of his conversation on LeaderCast, Navaneet Mishra, Senior Vice President, and General Manager at Hexagon's R&D Centre in India (@Hexagon Capability Center India) talks about how employee expectations have changed over the years and organizational leadership’s role in nurturing globally aware talent.

Driving India’s Tech-Hub Vision

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0530

On this episode of LeaderCast, Navaneet Mishra, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Hexagon's R&D Centre in India (@Hexagon Capability Center India), uncovers insights into why India is the preferred destination for innovating and implementing digital transformation, market expansion, and the country’s journey from business optimization center to the global innovation hub.

Charting the Course for the Future of Logistics

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0530

Vineet Agarwal, Managing Director of Transport Corporation of India, has been at the helm of the logistics organisation for nearly three-decades. In this episode of LeaderCast, he shares with us his leadership philosophy, how tech integration — such as AI and IoT — is streamlining logistics, and forecasts his vision for, both, his company and the logistics and supply chains.

Pillars of Success for Digital Transformation Strategies

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0530

Our latest LeaderCast episode features tech evangelist Jaspreet Bindra, Founder and MD of Tech Whisperer Ltd., who talks to us about the impact of digital transformation and automation on the workforce, and the leadership skills needed for the successful implementation of these strategies, through his theory of the 'holy trinity' of digital transformation.

Leadership and Technology: The Boss is the New Mentor

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0530

In the second part of his LeaderCast conversation, Himanshu Tambe, Adjunct Faculty at Singapore Management University and Visiting Faculty, ISB, focuses on the evolving workplace and the need for leaders to be more self-aware, find the right balance between traditional and new processes, and learn how to reward the competent rather than the confident.

Professor Tambe works as the Chief Operating Officer at Insorce, an augmented intelligence platform designed to optimise operations. He is also CEO of COSMODE Consultants, that offers self-serve consulting using digital-first products.

Embracing Digital Transformation Through Constant Learning

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0530

In this episode of LeaderCast, Himanshu Tambe, Adjunct Faculty at Singapore Management University and Visiting Faculty, ISB, talks about the Future of Work and the innovations driving it, such as automation and artificial intelligence (AI), and how it has led to a surge in reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. He explains the influence that AI has had on jobs, why we shouldn't fear its integration with business processes, and what employers and employees need to do to fully embrace the transformation.

Reimagining Industries with Blockchain

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0530

Presenting the latest episode of LeaderCast, an enriching podcast series from ISB Executive Education. Rajesh Dhuddu, SVP & Global Business Head - Emerging Technology, Tech Mahindra joins us to discuss the fascinating world of blockchain.

In the episode "Reimagining Industries with Blockchain," Rajesh explores its genesis, utility, and diverse applications across industries such as marketing, real estate, telecommunications, supply chain, and healthcare.

Leveraging Customer Analytics for Driving Customer Excellence

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0530

In the second episode of LeaderCast, we welcome Bidisha Paul, Director of Data and Applied Sciences at Microsoft. As a seasoned leader in the data analytics space, Bidisha will shed light on the intriguing topic of 'Leveraging Customer Analytics for Driving Customer Excellence'. This discussion will cover invaluable insights on implementing state-of-the-art analytical solutions that give your organisation a competitive edge in customer-centric strategies.

Building Super Hero Teams in an Era of Accelerated Change

Indian School of Business (ISB) — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0530

In the inaugural episode of LeaderCast, we're thrilled to welcome Syed Azfar Hussain, Senior Vice President - Human Resources at Bajaj Finserv. As a seasoned leader in the human resources field, Hussain will shed light on the intriguing topic of 'Building Super Hero Teams in an Era of Accelerated Change'. This discussion will cover critical aspects like assembling high-performance teams, nurturing individual talents, and fostering a unified, adaptive work culture in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.