R. Gopalakrishnan: Why Management Is a Performing Art

Managers have more in common with Lady Gaga than one might think. R. Gopalakrishnan, a director of Tata Sons, the Mumbai-based conglomerate, defines the link between artists and business leaders. He spoke in March 2015 at the Nand and Jeet Khemka Distinguished Speaker Forum, part of the India Business Initiative of the Chazen Institute of International Business.

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Two strategists. Two millennia apart. One timeless dialogue.

When the wisdom of Chanakya meets the strategy of Sun Tzu, the lessons transcend empires and echo in today’s boardrooms. Their principles continue to shape how modern CEOs, businesses, and leaders think and act.

Join R. Gopalakrishnan and Nirmala Isaac for an exclusive conversation on ancient insights that illuminate contemporary leadership.

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