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Program Overview We had a classic scale-up challenge: talented mid-level managers who were great at getting things done, but needed to step up to leading
Program Overview The organization was at one of those inflection points that define a company’s trajectory. Strategy 2.0 was ready on paper, but the leadership
Program Overview Here’s the reality we faced at one of India’s leading hospitality companies: our HR team was full of capable, well-intentioned professionals, but they
Program Overview In the fast-moving world of healthcare technology, the organization was scaling at breakneck speed, but we were hitting a familiar challenge: our best
Program Overview In a fast-moving fintech, mid-level managers are where strategy meets execution. They’re the ones translating big-picture vision into daily actions, managing teams that
Program Overview The Process Solutions group was at a turning point. They had talented mid-level managers who were good at responding to what came their
Program Overview When you get senior managers from strategy, marketing, field services, and digital in the same room, magic can happen—if you give them the
Program Overview Making the jump from individual contributor to people manager is one of the trickiest transitions in anyone’s career. As we were scaling fast
Program Overview Leading in today’s world means making smart decisions when you can’t see around every corner. That’s exactly what we built the Future Shapers
Program Overview Healthcare marketing is unlike any other industry. You’re not just building brands—you’re potentially changing lives. Every campaign needs to resonate with patients who
Program Overview Technology leaders today face a unique challenge: they need to be more than just technical experts. The most successful tech managers understand business
Program Overview Technology leaders today face a unique challenge: they need to be more than just technical experts. The most successful tech managers understand business
Program Overview Healthcare marketing is unlike any other industry. You’re not just building brands—you’re potentially changing lives. Every campaign needs to resonate with patients who
Program Overview In the consumer products world, every decision has a dollar sign attached to it. Whether you’re setting prices, negotiating with suppliers, planning promotions,
Program Overview With rising complexity in real estate projects and increasing pressure on profitability, mid to mid-senior managers at a top-tier real estate group needed
Program Overview Here’s the challenge many mid-level managers face: they’re excellent at executing day-to-day operations, but they rarely get the chance—or the tools—to step back
Program Overview Great engineers don’t automatically become great business leaders. The technical skills that got them promoted often aren’t enough for the challenges ahead—they need
Program Overview That first management promotion hits differently—suddenly you’re responsible for people, not just projects. The excitement of career advancement quickly gives way to the
Program Overview The automotive industry doesn’t wait for anyone. Market shifts happen overnight, customer expectations evolve constantly, and supply chains face unprecedented challenges. In this
Program Overview Many managers make critical business decisions daily—but often without a clear understanding of the financial implications. This gap can limit their ability to
Program Overview Building business acumen is no longer a luxury for senior leaders—it’s an imperative. This comprehensive learning journey was designed to help senior professionals
Program Overview Each year, India’s top organizations onboard a cohort of high-potential young professionals—bright minds with immense promise but limited exposure to corporate dynamics. The
CHALLENGE Bridging the Presentation Skills Gap A leading financial institution recognized a critical skill gap among its mid-level managers—designing compelling slides delivering impactful presentations. Despite
CHALLENGE Traditional Training Programs Hindering Growth A global leader in the chemical industry faced challenges with its traditional L&D programs. Theexisting training sessions were rigid,
CHALLENGE Tackling Employee Attrition A key player in India’s last-mile logistics space faced a critical challenge: high attrition among its sales fleet. With growth ambitions
CHALLENGE Leading Business Amidst the Threat of Commoditization A flagship leadership initiative by a diversified conglomerate sought to strengthen strategic thinking among its C-suite executives.
Have you ever watched a skilled sailor navigate through stormy waters? They don’t fight the wind or waves head-on; instead, they adjust their sails, modify
As soon as you walk into a room, conversations pause, heads turn in your direction, and your presence alone commands respect from the crowd. Isn’t
Here’s a thought: employee retention in this day and age feels like trying to hold water in your hands. No matter how hard you grip,
It’s often assumed that senior leaders, given their extensive experience and achievements, don’t need corporate leadership training. After all, they’ve climbed the corporate ladder and
Corporate training has evolved over the years, from classroom sessions to e-learning and now to gamification. Today, gamification for corporate training has gained traction as
These days, staying relevant is not just about keeping up—it’s about staying several steps ahead! Halfway through 2025, we can already see a couple of
You may be wondering: leadership training programs in India, what’s the big deal? Well, it is a big deal. Because today, leadership development is more
Observe with Empathy When we observe with empathy, we look beyond the actions of people, says Srinivasa Addepalli. https://vimeo.com/1006916727/109e1fba21 For more such leadership insights, please
Prioritization requires Rejection not Sequencing The real challenge prioritization poses is to say NO. Hear more from Srinivasa Addepalli. https://vimeo.com/1006916427/c9309b0331 For more such leadership insights,
Listen vs. Silent The words listen and silent have the same letters. What does this really mean? Srinivasa Addepalli elaborates. https://vimeo.com/1006916241/a0685a2ce1 For more such leadership
Creativity Happens! Creativity can strike anyone. Hear more from Srinivasa Addepalli. https://vimeo.com/1006916479/8485d5d043 For more such leadership insights, please subscribe to Gyan Cafe today! We’ve curated a
Strategy and Execution Strategy without execution is a mere dream. Srinivasa Addepalli elaborates on why that’s the case. https://vimeo.com/1006916576/e88a6d2cc1 We’ve curated a holistic managerial toolkit
Be Boring! Srinivasa Addepalli discusses the key to becoming successful. https://vimeo.com/1006916673/e832fee860 For more such leadership insights, please subscribe to Gyan Cafe today! We’ve curated a holistic
Leaders Codify Experience enables leaders to do more than just learn. How so? Hear from Srinivasa Addepalli. https://vimeo.com/1006916527/69279cb2cd For more such leadership insights, please subscribe
Strategy & Culture How true is the saying “Culture eats Strategy for breakfast”? Srinivasa Addepalli explains. https://vimeo.com/1006916288/9624d27fa2 For more such leadership insights, please subscribe to
No Time for Bullshit! Time is finite & your most valuable asset, says Srinivasa Addepalli https://vimeo.com/1006916349/d855189a90 For more such leadership insights, please subscribe to Gyan
What’s The Worst That Could Happen? Things may get overwhelming sometimes, but as a leader, you need to know when to take a step back.
Leaders make Decisions, everyone else has Opinions! Leaders need to make several tough calls on a daily basis—but how to assess whether it’s the right
Lofty Goals, Modest Actions Success is built one crisp action at a time. Find out what Srinivasa Addepalli means by that. https://vimeo.com/1006916197/5a444c8432 For more such
Curiosity, Humility & Empathy What makes a great leader? Srinivasa Addepalli decodes the key traits. https://vimeo.com/1006916003/322c4a1570 For more such leadership insights, please subscribe to Gyan
There’s always time, till there’s none! Srinivasa Addepalli recommends the BEST way to avert crisis. https://vimeo.com/1006916062/0c50581cb8 For more such leadership insights, please subscribe to Gyan
Gurus are everywhere. Are you ready to be a Shishya? Being a learner requires humility… and many teachers, says Srinivasa Addepalli. Hear his thoughts. https://vimeo.com/1006916147/79d5814018
Create Customers! Srinivasa Addepalli breaks down Peter Drucker’s famous yet profound quote. https://vimeo.com/1006916625/2f14722337 For more such leadership insights, please subscribe to Gyan Cafe today! We’ve curated
Corporate training just got cooler in 2025! We know, we’re late to the party, but while we were away delivering incredible corporate training programs, we’re
Girish was the Head of Accounting at Profina, a leading finance firm in Kolkata. He had an important hiring decision to make. Background Earlier this
Background Thomas was a young manager in the strategy department of a Chennai-based multi-business firm Unimax. The strategy team was working on a response to
Background Pramod was facing his first career crisis. He had already resigned from his previous job and was now struggling to decide between two offers,
Background Neeraj Shinde works as a senior Marketing Manager for Zenith Appliances, a leading homegrown washing machine manufacturer. In the early days, the firm was
Leadership is one of the most critical components of outstanding performance in any organization. The future of business will be shaped by leaders whose expertise
Great leaders are not born overnight; they are nurtured through experience, knowledge, and continuous learning. In India, a country known for its diverse and vibrant
Have you ever found yourself dreading those challenging conversations at work? The ones where tensions rise, emotions run high, and finding a resolution seems impossible?
As quoted by the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu,” A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim
Today’s competitive environment is more competitive than ever before—and it won’t stop. That means that companies need to stay on their toes, keep up with
You have leadership skills, yes? You have been asked to lead by your seniors as they trust you and believe that you can lead. But
Resilient leaders are people we all admire, like Steve Jobs and Nelson Mandela. But where do you know resilient leaders from? Probably your own colleagues.
Financial literacy is key to success. However, many women do not have a good equation with finance for varied reasons. But if women take charge
Creativity no longer is restricted to a few professions. It is a trait that is being embraced by organisations globally and has resulted in new
As we enter the digital age, there has been a lot of talk about how automation will change the way we work. But what does
Change is a human constant. We live in fast times. The world changes in a blink of an eye, technology change faster than we can
Have you ever worked in a brilliant team before? A team where you looked forward to going to work each day, one that gave you
It is a fact that in any organisation, whatever choices we make, they are bound to impact the financial performance of the organisation. These choices
Best sales managers always demonstrate great leadership qualities. One of the most important roles for you as a sales manager is to steer away from
At work, resolving conflicts is a daily occurrence that can either boost or derail an organization’s momentum. Infact at least 25% of a manager’s time
It’s proven that high-engagement leadership requires a connection. So to help you connect purposefully and manage your team effectively, we have put together 7 effective
When you think about leadership, chances are, you’re thinking of a strong confident leader with a host of admirable qualities. Like intelligence, charisma, innovativeness, decisiveness,
Employees at all levels frequently experience underperformance, and each circumstance differs. Individual errors, hostile interpersonal relationships, poor communication between the team leader and members, or
We have witnessed during the Pandemic the effect and impact of leadership development programs for the organizations to adapt to change and drive performance. However,
Everything begins with a Vision! A vision statement is a valuable tool for leaders to inspire their teams and forge a corporate identity. It basically
“I cannot work with my boss, it’s suffocating the way he micromanages” Most of us have heard such comments from our colleagues, knowns or may
The world as a whole has been witnessing a transformation in many ways and changing with these times has become a reality and not a
Organisations worldwide spend billions towards leadership development efforts, yet majority of the organisations are not satisfied with the effectiveness of L&D programs. As per the
As famously quoted by Warren Bennis, ‘Managers are people who do things right and leaders are people who do the right thing’. A manager’s job
Samit Shetty, CEO of Navi FinServe shares his top business books and also a realisation about his reading habit.
For the investment community, one of the biggest challenges in current environment has been a poor risk reward setup across various asset classes when compared to historical metrices. It is a difficult choice…
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