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.

A generic name for family-run businesses in India, ‘lala companies’ have unique attributes—great rewards…and greater punishment, if the lala stops liking your face!

A star performing employee gets elevated to a big leadership position, but one that is different from his domain. The situation throws up questions such as- ‘How does one learn to say “no” to an offer that is lucrative but not something that one wants do? Once one accepts this offer, but is unable to live up to the expectation of his/her bosses, how does one get out of this sticky situation?