When Infosys faced a sudden leadership shake-up in 2017-18, the world watched to see if one of India’s most respected IT giants would stumble. Yet, within weeks, the company announced a seamless transition, signalling not just preparedness but foresight. Behind that calm surface lay years of deliberate talent grooming- proof that leadership continuity isn’t an accident, but an outcome of strategic design. Right now, the same case in the Tata group.
But is it the case everywhere? Do companies take proactive steps in developing a strategic approach to creating an effective leadership pipeline? What is the case with India Inc.? What about the many fast-growing start-ups and family-run businesses across India, where the exit of a single visionary can halt expansion, unsettle investors, and unravel years of progress. This growing pattern has turned the leadership pipeline from a boardroom discussion into a boardroom emergency.
India’s corporate landscape is changing faster than ever-conglomerates are reinventing themselves for digital growth, while...
