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I've had the privilege of meeting and learning from top leaders across various industries. Networking with industry giants and gaining insights from their vast experience is truly rewarding. Last week, TEJAS KULKARNI and I had an in-depth discussion with Mr. Radhakant Hota, Seasoned Banker- General Manager Bank of India, and @Corporate Finance veteren #CA Vijaykant Kulkarni. Both are two of the most insightful and experienced individuals I've met. Their extensive backgrounds in finance and banking embody exceptional leadership and strategic thinking. Their enthusiasm is as vibrant as that of a young professional 🌟, and their wisdom and approachability often leave you in awe. Their work and positive impact on the industry inspire me deeply. As Vijaykant wisely said, "𝑰𝒏 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔." Moving forward, I aim to incorporate these insights and strategies into my work at Shework.in. #shework #Leadership #Finance #Banking #CorporateFinance #BOI #SheworkIn #IndustryLeaders #BusinessGrowth #InspirationalLeaders  #StrategicThinking #ProfessionalGrowth #GrowthMindset #BankofIndia #icai

The best time to work on managing a crisis is to prepare well ahead of time while keeping a close eye on basic capital allocation principles and be investing in future revenue streams. Thanks ETCFO for an opportunity to participate in an engaging panel discussion on CFO’s role in times of Crisis.

𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘆𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟬𝟰 – 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀   One of the interesting strategies to nurture high-potential employees and groom them into future leaders is the Shadow Board. Comprising 7-15 carefully selected young executives, Shadow Boards engage in year-long discussions on critical strategic and operational matters. Over the course of a year, the Shadow Board members embark on a journey where they delve into multiple topics critical to the future direction of the company and then craft proposals that are eventually presented to the main board. This transformative initiative offers these high potentials unparalleled exposure to board-level decision-making and thus fostering strategic perspectives. The management, in turn, gains valuable insights from the fresh perspectives of these frontline emerging leaders, enriching the organization's direction.   Here is an example. Kalpana Morparia, Former CEO of JP Morgan, vividly recalls her early career when she, along with other young leaders, was invited to silently observe a board meeting at ICICI Bank. During a spirited debate on interest rates and competitiveness, an idea struck her - the notion of multiple interest-rate benchmarks in India. Unable to speak, she hastily jotted down her idea and passed it to Mr. KV Kamath, the former MD-CEO of ICICI Bank. He immediately shared her suggestion, and it became a competitive advantage for ICICI at that juncture.   In conclusion, the Shadow Board initiative underscores how organizations can empower high-potential talent by providing them with a platform to actively engage in strategic decision-making. As we reflect on this transformative journey, let us delve into some vital questions: · What Are the Organizational Benefits of Exposing Young Leaders to Board Meetings? · What Challenges and Opportunities Arise When Implementing Shadow Board Programs?   Any thoughts? #talent #culture #hr #talentmanagement #talentandculturebytes #rkbytes

Embarking into 25 years of unmatched dominance in financial and business news. Join us in celebrating two decades of insightful reporting and market leadership. 🌟 Here's to many more years of shaping the future of finance in India. #CNBCTV18At25 #BusinessExcellence Shereen Bhan Prashant Nair Latha Venkatesh Sonia Shenoy

#KotakMahindraBank Just thinking aloud... Why would Uday Kotak step down early to hand charge to a temporary leader? Why not stay on for 4 more months to provide stability till a new leader appointed? Is Uday Kotak hoping... 1. This shows a sense of detachment and institution building to a regulator keen to separate ownership from management. (FYI Uday Kotak stays on board but as non executive non independent director.) 2. That it now makes it incumbent on RBI to ensure new leadership can provide continuity and stability. With all three current top leaders of the bank gone by year end, could this weigh favourably on RBI to approve appointment of an internal candidate? 3. Or is there some other reason at play here?

Uncover the secrets to impactful leadership at #ETCFOLeadership!🔑 Key Takeaways: -Manish Gangwal, CFO, Gulf Oil India Crisis has got no timelines in the VUCA world, its not regular, so we typically lean on to conventional methods like Cash flow management, etc but crisis are also opportunities to look at futuristic investments as good quality assets are available cheaper. - Vimal Agarwal, CFO, Mahindra Lifespaces "Innovation and smart implementation of technology can largely help in coming out of a crisis." - Deepesh Baxi, CFO, Castrol India "The more risk materializes crisis happens. As CFOs we need to be more agile, adapt and chart a territory that's not done before." - Tanmay Kumar, CFO, Shiprocket "Crisis can take multiple dimensions, as CFOs we tend to become the 'fall guy', but the advantage point we have is that it's business we're working for, we are able to see multiple aspects of an event." - Pulkit Goyal, CFO, Honeywell Automation India "We play alot of stress on communication and collaboration. CXOs cannot be successful if they don't have early engagememt with people and collaborate, else you can only react and not do anything about the crisis." Moderator: Krystyna Devina Lason, Senior Anchor & Producer, The Economic Times Know More: https://bit.ly/3HJgR5v #ETCFO #ETCFOLeadership #Finance #Leadership #Networking #SocialMedia #CFOInsights #Fintech #LiveSession #FinanceTalk

Power Breakfast with some Powerful Industry Captains and Board Members organised by Mahendra Kumar Chouhan ji MD Mahendra & Ardneham Consulting. Mr. O P Bhat Ex- Chairman State Bank of India was the guest speaker. Great interactive sessions with rest of the power packed Promoters and industry stalwarts like R Gopalakrishnan (Gopal) Shailesh Haribhakti [GCB.D] Samir Somaiya Malini Thadani Sudarshan Jain Sudhir Rao and many more. Collective wisdom and learnings were beyond typical Boardroom Challenges and it was very futuristic. #strategicleadership #strategy #governance #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #businesscontinuityplanning #businessrisks #inclusiveleadership #strategicplanning

Wisdom from the Top: Insights from Hitendra Dave, CEO of HSBC Bank India Success often follows those who are willing to learn from the best. Mr Dave, shares valuable lessons from his journey. His experiences highlight the importance of good institutions, diversity, hard work, and humility. Here are his key insights distilled into actionable dos and don'ts for top management professionals. #Dos: 1. Be Optimistic and Passionate: Cultivate a positive and enthusiastic approach to your work. 2. Use Simple Language: Communicate effectively by using simple and clear words. 3. Build Strong Relationships: Focus on nurturing relationships with colleagues, mentors, and friends. 4. Stay Informed: Continuously educate yourself on matters that impact your field. 5. Meet Customers and Frontline Employees: Regularly engage with your customers and frontline staff to stay connected to the ground realities. #Don’ts: 1. Don’t Show Off: Avoid boasting; instead, absorb the greatness around you. 2. Avoid Excessive Strategizing: Don’t get lost in overcomplicating strategies; keep things straightforward. 3. Don’t Ignore Organizational Culture: Never underestimate the importance of a strong, positive workplace culture. 4. Avoid Isolation: Stay connected with your team to avoid the pitfalls of staying in a leadership bubble. 5. Don’t Be Reckless in Finance: Maintain a conservative approach to financial decisions. Call to Action: Top management professionals, reflect on these insights and integrate them into your leadership style. Embrace simplicity, build a strong organizational culture, and maintain genuine connections. Implementing these principles can lead to a more successful and resilient organization. Let’s learn from Mr. Dave’s wisdom and strive to enhance our leadership practices. Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to the Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry for organizing this as part of the ongoing Thought Leadership Session for its young entrepreneurs members. Your efforts have allowed us to benefit from such an insightful and enriching experience. #LeadershipWisdom #ManagementTips #HSBCInsights #ProfessionalGrowth #YoungLeaders

India🇮🇳 enters a new phase of growth in the world economy. Building an effective business network is vital. Every year IOD conducts a large number of workshops, seminars, national & international conventions on current boardroom challenges, covering themes ranging from corporate governance, sustainability, leadership, business excellence, corporate social responsibility, environment & climate change, to promote global exchange of ideas💡& networking🧩. The Institute of Directors (IOD), India is pleased to release the events calendar for the year 2024- 2025. ➡️Learn, network & collaborate. 🌐Visit : https://www.iodglobal.com. . . . . . . #Directors #Leaders #boards #boardexperts #risk #compliance #businessintelligence #finance #Sustainability #Management #Director #professionaldevelopment #corporategovernance #boardroom #esg #sdgs #independentdirectors #diversityinclusion #regulatorycompliance #data #compliance #economy #cybersecurity #inspiration #motivation #India #databreach #shareholders #esg #CompaniesAct #governance #IOD #InstituteofDirectors #IODIndia #IODGlobal

1. Treat everyone on your team the way you want your loved ones to be treated 2. Practice a giver’s mentality Above are two of the four golden rules shared by Deepak Malik, Senior Manager, Financial Services, one of the three Irisians featured among India's Top 100 Great People Managers for 2022-23. Watch the video to know the other two, and tune into the full conversation here https://lnkd.in/deAbGsw4 #LeadershipTips #LeadershipBestPractices #GreatPeopleManager #IrisSoftware