One of the challenges in oneās career is that you grow up, become a ābossā yourself and then its not easy to place a person you report to on a pedestal. The relationships grow more equal and you become an equal partner in most situations unless there is a situation that exposes ones own limitations. Yet there can be exceptions and Mr. Dev Avadhani is that for sheer attitude, energy where he could shame a 25-year-old. Dev also provided maximum āthrillsā in a manner of speaking. If the reader wants a trailer, then he can read this blog of mine from 2015. Hence, this piece is also written in a light-hearted manner. A Meeting with Dev When I was appointed to the job, I was supposed to join a totally different division. Days before the joining date I was moved to the division headed by Dev. Normally anybody heading a business would throw a fit at being given a 2nd in command he had never met. But Dev simply took it in his stride like everything else. One meeting over coffee and we were frie...
Global executive with 37+ yrs experience driving growth, innovation and strategy across multiple industries (Food, Plastics, Defence, Clean Energy, Automotive, Healthcare, Electronics). Passionate about the intersections of Economics, Politics, Business Strategy and Defence. Expect eclectic insights, humorous perspectives, expert analysis on management, strategy and the complexities of global biz, all served with a healthy dose of realism & a dash of humor. Intro by Sharat Bhat with Thanks.