China and India: Different Roads to a Common Destiny 3/3
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 compares Indian and Chinese business leadership, discussing strengths, weaknesses, and the future need for skilled leaders in both countries.
Key points
- The Role of Foreign Universities in India. Discussing the impact of foreign universities on India's leadership skills and education.
- The Future of Leadership in Asia. Anticipating the challenges and changes in leadership requirements in India and China.
- Leadership Patterns in India and China. Exploring the evolving leadership styles in Indian and Chinese businesses post-reforms.
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Episode highlights
- The Role of Foreign Universities in IndiaDiscussing the impact of foreign universities on India's leadership skills and education.“We can have US universities coming to India.”10:23Jul 17, 2010
- The Future of Leadership in AsiaAnticipating the challenges and changes in leadership requirements in India and China.“What are the leadership challenges coming up in the next few years?”12:07Jul 17, 2010
- Leadership Patterns in India and ChinaExploring the evolving leadership styles in Indian and Chinese businesses post-reforms.“Every five years the market changes substantially.”12:20Jul 17, 2010
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