Lessons From Lockdowns

Industry leaders from across sectors talk about what their learnings—professional and personal—have been through the Covid-19 pandemic

- Jasodhara Banerjee

There is nothing like a full-blown crisis to bring out the best in people. As the Covid-19 pandemic swept across industry sectors, upending established processes and putting lives and livelihoods at risk, business leaders learnt to quickly adapt to evolving realities and recalibrate priorities. It was not just business processes that had to be re-engineered, but even personal lives, as people found themselves juggling office and house work while remaining confined within their homes. Leaders from across various sectors shared with Forbes India their experiences, learnings and self-discoveries, and how they turned a crisis into opportunities for themselves and their teams.

‘Resilience, Authenticity and Compassion Are Values That’ll Define Our Future’

SURESH NARAYANAN, chairman and managing director, Nestlé India

While the pandemic has made us realise we are living in unprecedented times, it has also accelerated changes that were under way, and triggered an essential rethink of how organisations work. It is time now for the three Ps—people, purpose and partnerships—to come before profit. To deliver optimum results, there should be a focus on trust, empathy and compassion, as much as on driving growth.