15th March 2019 BUSINESS STANDARD
On 20th January 2019, Los Angeles Times carried a report about the allegedly toxic leadership style and adverse impact on colleagues of an important public figure, the Chancellor of the University of California.04th January 2019 BUSINESS STANDARDD
2018 threw up too many serious episodes concerning corporate governance. Blood brothers fought each other bitterly; one CEO’s cavalier treatment of his co-brother’s family appeared downright mean7th December 2018 BUSINESS STANDARD
In my column of 14th September 2018, I mentioned some factors which could cause a leader to feel vulnerable and become prone to a governance mishap6th November 2018 BUSINESS STANDARD
Writing about CEO departures in his book, The Hero’s Farewell, Prof Jeffrey Sonnenfeld described the end of an illustrious career as a plunge into the abyss of insignificance, a kind of mortality.5th November 2018 BUSINESS STANDARD
*The writer is a corporate advisor and Distinguished Professor of IIT Kharagpur. His new book, “CRASH: lessons from the rise and exit of business leaders” will be published by Penguin India in December, 2018. Email: rgopal@themindworks.me12th October 2018 BUSINESS STANDARD
*The writer is a corporate advisor and Distinguished Professor of IIT Kharagpur. His new book, “CRASH: lessons from the rise and exit of business leaders” will be published by Penguin India in December, 2018.19th October 2018 BUSINESS STANDARD
In my 3rd August column, I explored the challenge faced by independent directors when an iconic leader in the company is accused of an ethical misdemeanor.Published on 3rd August, 2018, BUSINESS STANDARD
A CEO could evoke reverence from his board of directors for many reasons. It could be any of the 5 C’s: competence, clan, connections, charisma or a combination!Published on 8th June, 2018, BUSINESS STANDARD
The 19th century British essayist and businessman, Walter Bagehot had said of Britain’s governance: the prime minister should symbolize efficiency and is answerable to the people.Two strategists. Two millennia apart. One timeless dialogue.
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