Management Perspectives

The next decade must build on the last. With the policy architecture now in place, the focus shifts to execution excellence, collaborative governance, and relentless iteration. By aligning incentives, removing residual friction, and fostering a culture that celebrates calculated risk, India can transform its startup ecosystem from a national success story into a global benchmark.

Purpose gives organisations a reason to exist; stories give them a way to matter. When purpose and storytelling converge, they create a powerful force for change—one that inspires people, shapes culture, and drives impact. In a world hungry for meaning, the organisations that master authentic storytelling will not only survive but thrive.

The middle is not vanishing. It is, in many ways, being invited to evolve. What is disappearing is not the layer itself, but the comfort of its old identity. A more demanding role is emerging—one that must make sense of change, enable people through it, and hold together the human fabric of organisations in an increasingly complex and competitive world.

Being an inclusive leader means being open-minded and reflective to explore our own fears. Yes, there will be lots of moments of discomfort, but we need to sit with them. Resist the temptation to brush it off or suppress it.