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In light of the Indian Lok Sabha results, the significance of second-line leadership has been highlighted. This type of leadership is crucial not only in politics but also for organizations, as it ensures continuity, stability, and effective operation. These leaders act as a bridge between the top leadership and the broader workforce, contributing to the sustainability of organizational culture and consistency. In Indian politics, figures such as Amit Shah in the BJP exemplify the importance of deputy leaders in implementing strategy and maintaining party cohesion, although this was less apparent in the 2024 elections. Similarly, there has been a notable enhancement of grassroots leaders which has influenced the fortune of the Indian National Congress. Maintaining operational efficiency and effectively implementing strategies are key responsibilities of second-line leaders. They oversee day-to-day operations, resource allocation, and personnel, enabling agile responses to challenges and crises. In companies like Tata Group, second-line leaders, such as the CEOs of various Tata companies, carry out Ratan Tata’s strategic vision across diverse industries. Similarly, Infosys has benefited from second-line leaders like Nandan Nilekani, who drove growth and innovation under Narayana Murthy’s leadership. These leaders drive innovation and adaptability by identifying areas for improvement and implementing new ideas. In Indian politics, Arvind Kejriwal's use of second-line leaders in the Aam Aadmi Party highlights the impact of grassroots innovation and governance reforms. The smooth leadership transition at Tata Group, where N. Chandrasekaran took over as Chairman, underscoring the importance of well-prepared second-line leaders for long-term success and resilience. #Leadership #OrganizationalStability #Innovation #IndianPolitics #CorporateLeadership #OperationalEfficiency

Thank you Forbes India for inviting me to the grand event of honoring #Top30TalentLeadersof2024! Listening to Gautam Gambhir in-person and interacting with him was the highlight of the evening. What a crisp talk it was by him on leadership! Here are my key take aways: 1. Honesty has been the hallmark of leadership 2. Leadership is all about impact - not mere statistics or numbers. 3. Be yourself, do not pretend  4. Believe in your instincts and courage  5. Keep pursuing your profession with hunger to succeed 6. Keep taking decisions; some of them will go wrong, it is ok so long as your intention is right.  7. Stay grounded after success because you have to keep working for the next one. Remember, we have more bad days than good days. So, never take success to your head.  8. When you keep working to improve your competence, you keep increasing the chances of success. Without practice, success becomes a mere chance.  9. Treat everyone in the team the same way, because everyone is working for the team's objective. #forbesindia #hr #leadership #talent #insights #gautamgambhir #hrfootprints HR Footprints Management Services Pvt Ltd

Staying cost-efficient becomes more important than ever amidst of the descending business to Indian #GCCs. After staying as a cost-centric market for several decades now, India has been gradually shifting to an attractive innovation hub ready to be nurtured in the global front which allowed us to step up the compensation range. Check out what our #TALeaders at the TA Dialogues X Peepal Consulting TA Leadership Roundtable Young GCCs as to say about the change of course in this regard. #TALeadershipRoundtable2024 #TALeadershipYoungGCCs #GCCs #YoungGCCs #IndianGCCs #India #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #Hiring2024

The HR Association of India has honored Kannan Sugantharaman by including him in their prestigious 'Transformative CFOs' list. This accolade recognizes the pivotal role CFOs play in shaping their organizations' financial health and success. Congratulations, Kannan, on your contributions and for pushing the boundaries of excellence to drive change & success! #HRAssociationofIndia #HRAI #HealthcareLeadership #Leadership #FinancialLeadership #CFOLeaders #TransformativeCFOs

About 300 #GCCs are going to be set up in India within next one year across Industries and areas - The #TalentAcquisition fraternity is wise to this information by now. Check out the perspective of shift of cost-centric nature to talent-rich nature of the pool that Antonio Antony brought to the table at the ANZ X TA Dialogues TA Leadership Roundtable. #TALeadershipRoundtable #ANZ #TADialogues #BusinessConference #Networking #Leadershipconnect #talentacquisition #recruitment #hiring #hiringtrends #hiringinsights #recruiters

Unlocking Digital Competencies for Tomorrow's Leaders: Join us at Chandigarh Group of Business, Jhanjheri for a one-day workshop empowering business graduates with essential skills for thriving in modern workplaces. Elevate your career with cutting-edge digital strategies and tools. #DigitalCompetencies #FutureLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment"

🚀 1 Day to Go! - Dus Spoke India Inc is Almost Here! 🚀 Get ready to dive deep into the world of CSR! Tomorrow marks the big day when we reveal exclusive insights from 40 of India's top 100 CSR leaders. We're set to explore the evolution and future trajectory of corporate social responsibility in India. 📅 Save the date! April 24, Wednesday Don't miss out on this journey into CSR's impactful world. Stay tuned! 🚀 #dusspokeindiainc #CSRIndia #LeadershipInsight #BetterFuture #ComingSoon #CSRWithGiveGrants

Viswanath Ps (He / Him), Corporate Member, Indian Staffing Federation (MD & CEO, Randstad India), shared his views on how has the staffing industry evolved over the previous decade, and what changes are affecting the country's formalization.   #staffingisgood #employment #formalisation #leadership

🚀 1 Day to Go! - Dus Spoke India Inc is Almost Here! 🚀 Get ready to dive deep into the world of CSR! Tomorrow marks the big day when we reveal exclusive insights from 40 of India's top 100 CSR leaders. We're set to explore the evolution and future trajectory of corporate social responsibility in India. 📅 Save the date! April 24, Wednesday Don't miss out on this journey into CSR's impactful world. Stay tuned! 🚀 #dusspokeindiainc #CSRIndia #LeadershipInsight #BetterFuture #ComingSoon #CSRWithGiveGrants

"Celebrating excellence in HR! Field 🎉Mr. Himadri Roy, the dynamic Head of HR at Hindustan Pencils, has been recognized as one of the 10 Most Admirable HR Leaders in India 2024! Magazine. With a rich career spanning multiple top-tier organizations like Asian Paints, PepsiCo, and Hilton Hotels, Himadri has consistently demonstrated his exceptional leadership and strategic vision. His philosophy centers on empowering team members to reach their full potential, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. Read more about his journey in our latest issue. https://lnkd.in/gA5ramPa #businessprizm #businessprizmmagazine #Leadership #HR #BusinessExcellence #TopHRLeaders #TeamEmpowerment #Inspiration"