Leading When the Goal Feels Impossible
- Apr 30, 2026
- 1:39
- Short
When the government of Delhi told Sharath Jeevan OBE to scale from 300 to 20,000 schools almost overnight, his first instinct was to say no.
In this clip from Grit in the Boardroom, he shares how a board that shifted its focus from current metrics to long-term direction made the difference between paralysis and progress - and what that means for board effectiveness and boardroom decisions under real pressure.
Brief Summary
A former CEO discusses scaling education in India from 300 to 20,000 schools through a partnership with the Delhi government.
Key points
- Scaling Education in India. A CEO faces the challenge of expanding educational reach from 300 to 20,000 schools overnight.
