A LEADER FOR A Global India Inc.; The ability to formulate a shared vision of the world is the most vital attribute of a global leader

• Published in: Business today (New Delhi, India) India), 2008-01, p.228
• Main Author: Ambani, Mukesh
• Format: Magazinearticle
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0974-3650

The imperative of turning prophecies about India as an economic superpower to enable India perform and attain global economic superpower status is compelling. What then does India need to attain global leadership? The global leader of tomorrow will have to handle far more ambiguity and uncertainty, and since no one can control all the vicissitudes of global business, there won't always be a guarantee on the results. In the fast-changing landscape of business and politics, global Indian leaders will need to adapt, change and constantly think on their feet to keep pace with these differences. The new age leaders must lead without any cultural bias and prejudice. They will need to recognise that there is no 'absolute culture'. As they seek to cultivate new skills and abilities, India Inc.'s future global leaders will need to unlearn past assumptions and cultivate flexible thinking that allows them to handle incessant chaos and change, and evolve strategies that integrate different people, countries and cultures. The language for the 21st century is global and India Inc.'s new leaders will have to master its vocabulary.