One of the best tips I got in a crass "non-management" style was from a first generation successful entrepreneur when we got talking about clean ups required in organisations. His advise was "all clean up has to start from the highest point, even at homes..". How true! Now look at the response to the current crisis by the top. - The 3 senior most management looking for bailout of their respective companies flew in personal jets - Immediately after the bailout package running in tens of billions, an exclusive overseas golf party lasting many days with spouses, helicopters and gifts in line. Expenses calculated at about $ 1.5 millions - Closer home in India, happened to be meeting some top guys (all men incidentally). Cosy controls - only mineral water on table for self and guests, imported juices and soft drinks, entertainment at top restaurants. - Heard at the airport "What non sense! How can you send me this car? Don't you know I am THE group CFO! Send m...
Moving on from the core theme of only consumers to a broader Indian complexity. An amazing country that can be challenging to understand due to its diversity - economically, socially, linguistically, racially and what not. Enjoy the THALI as they say....