Tomorrow's Leader discusses the qualities needed in future leaders. It notes that the current environment of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) plus countervailing forces means a new normal. It emphasizes that human beings are the source and discusses the need for leaders to have purpose, a whole new mind, mindfulness, a global mindset, innovation by leveraging failure, and creating a transformational work culture through engagement, dialogue and a win-win approach. It also discusses the importance of CSR, shared value, leadership development, teamwork and connecting to one's self. In closing, it outlines the key qualities of leaders as being led by purpose, touching a deep inner chord, asking

1. Tomorrow’s Leader
(Musings on Nirvana)
Rajeev Dubey
President (Group HR, Corporate Services and After-Market)
& Member of the Group Executive Board
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

2. VUCA + Countervailing Power
= New Normal

3. The Problem
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Culture
Business
Outperformance
Extreme care for
Stakeholders
Core Values

4. Strategy, Structures, Processes,
Metrics… are all Necessary
But the SOURCE
HUMAN BEINGS
is

5. Purpose (The Dream)

6. WHOLE
NEW
MIND

7. MULTIPLIER
OR
DIMINISHER?

8. INNOVATION:
LEVERAGING
FAILURE

9. MINDFULNESS
IN
THE AGE OF
DISTRACTION

10. GLOBAL
MINDSET

11. K I S S

12. CHANGE THE GAME

13. TRUST

14. TRANSFORMATIONAL WORK CULTURE
Competitive, Fair, Inclusive
Unleashing potential through
• Engagement/Passion/Ownership
• Dialogue
• Win Win approach
Critical business process

15. CSR : Redefining Boundaries
• Shared Value
• Crucible experience
Leadership development
Teamwork
Connecting with self

16. • Are led by purpose
• Touch a deep inner chord
• Ask the right questions
• Think “we” rather than “I”
• Listen empathetically
• Create win-win situations
Creating Leaders who…

17. Creating Tomorrow’s Leader
Knowing
BeingDoing
People
Planet
Pride
Purpose
Profit

18. Satya, Prem and Seva

19. Rise

20. Thank You
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