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Episode Description
Girija Pande, chairman of Tata Consultancy Services for Asia Pacific, knows both India and China well, looking back and looking forward. In a conversation with Wharton management professor Jitendra Singh, he shares his thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of both countries, and the challenges facing their businesses and governments. He also offers glimpses into his own brand of leadership, and the "impatience" in his DNA, as he puts it.
Brief Summary
The episode discusses leadership in Asia with Tata Consultancy Services chairman, focusing on growth, cultural sensitivity, and customer service.
Key points
- Leadership Journey. Exploring the pivotal moments that shaped a leader's career in Asia.
- Cultural Sensitivity. Understanding the importance of cultural awareness in leadership roles.
- Lessons from Mistakes. Reflecting on the importance of managing growth sustainably.
- Metrics Driven Leadership. A leader must set the vision and framework for their team to succeed.
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Episode highlights
- Leadership JourneyExploring the pivotal moments that shaped a leader's career in Asia.“I've been very lucky to be in the center of the world's growth.”2:26Jul 17, 2010
- Cultural SensitivityUnderstanding the importance of cultural awareness in leadership roles.“You have to be culturally very sensitive.”13:05Jul 17, 2010
- Lessons from MistakesReflecting on the importance of managing growth sustainably.“You need to have a much more stronger and stabler way.”17:43Jul 17, 2010
- Metrics Driven LeadershipA leader must set the vision and framework for their team to succeed.“A metrics driven approach is essential for leaders.”21:48Jul 17, 2010
Tension
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