Why 3 in 5 U.S. Employees Feel Disconnected from Leadership
Employee engagement in the U.S has taken a dip to a record 10-year low, where there are only 31% of employees who feel engaged in the year 2024 compared to the 36% high in the year 2020, according to a report from Gallup. This decline is more acute among younger employees, especially Gen Z, who…
Chandrababu Naidu Approves Google’s $10B data Centre in Vizag
Andhra Pradesh has cleared Google’s hyperscale data centre, valued at $10 billion, in Vishakapatnam. It is one of India’s largest digital infrastructure foreign direct investment projects to date. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu chaired the State Investment Promotion Board meeting, which approved a proposal positioning Vizag as ‘AI city Vizag’, aiming to make it…
DMA: The Rulebook Big Tech Can’t Ignore
Big Tech often feels untouchable. In 2024, the European Union fired a shot that echoes across Silicon Valley. Enacted in 2022 and coming into force in March 2024, the Digital Markets Act is far more than another layer of European regulation. Beneath the surface, it represents a bold and far-reaching effort to curb the dominance…
Beyond the Algorithm: Keeping Humanity at the Core of AI
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a dream. Algorithms are replacing human experts in boardroom meetings, hospital rounds, and more. The transformative power of AI is everywhere. In 2023, a McKinsey report claimed that generative AI alone has the potential to contribute between 2.6 trillion and 4.4 trillion to the global economy annually. However, beneath…
Why India’s Ops Leaders Must Master Crisis Before Control
Traditionally, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) focused on logistics and process efficiency. In India’s unpredictable environment, characterized by policy shifts, climate risks, and infrastructural challenges, this role has undergone a significant transformation. Modern COOs are now primarily crisis managers, tasked with anticipating disruptions, responding swiftly, and leading with resilience. Their ability to adapt determines company…
11 September 2001: A Tragedy that Still Aches
September 11, 2001 stands as a pivotal moment in modern global affairs. On that clear morning, the United States experienced the most lethal terrorist attack in its history when Al-Qaeda launched four coordinated suicide missions. Nearly 3,000 individuals lost their lives, and thousands more were injured. Beyond the immediate human tragedy, the destruction of the…
Leadership Lessons: Doug McMillon, CEO of WalmartÂ
Doug McMillon is the President and CEO of Walmart Inc., one of the world’s largest companies with over 2 million employees across more than two dozen countries. His leadership transforms Walmart from a traditional retailer into a modern, omnichannel giant. Starting as a delivery boy at a Walmart distribution centre, McMillon has shown agility, learning,…
OpenAI is All Set to Establish a Data Centre in IndiaÂ
OpenAI announced in August that it would establish its first office in India, in New Delhi, expanding its presence in the second-largest user market. This comes after the parent company of ChatGPT, OpenAI, had registered as a legal entity in India. OpenAI is looking for companies in India to partner in a 1-gigawatt capacity data…
Leadership Lessons: Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons
The Tata Group represents integrity, innovation, and long-term vision in India’s corporate world. Natarajan Chandrasekaran, or Chandra, chairman of Tata Sons, has led its recent turnaround. Appointed in 2017 as the first non-Parsi, non-family leader during a period of upheaval, he stabilised and revitalised the group through digital transformation, profitability, and national influence, while maintaining…
Turnaround Titans: How Leaders Revived Failing Giants
When it comes to business, corporate giants are no exception to the existential threats that startups may face: market disruption, strategic mistakes, and operational inefficiencies. However, what distinguishes decline from resurgence is leadership. Leadership often acts as the catalyst that transforms downturns into recoveries. When organisations encounter financial, operational, or reputational crises, leadership frequently recalibrates…
