'Earn Trust, Build Bonds'

The potential of people comes out when you give them challenging assignments, empower them and give them the space to make mistakes.

In the ever changing and challenging business environment, a dedicated and loyal workforce is the backbone of a successful enterprise. This is one of the most important management fundamentals that I picked up early on. It is very important to spot and retain people who, apart from the skills, have the will (motivation, morale, passion) to sustain and grow a business.

When I started Sun in 1983, we were a team of five people. One of my first tasks was to hire the right talent and make them part of my vision. A relationship where people of similar nature come together lasts long. The same applies to organisations. I hired people who had the right persona and the passion to work towards the same goal and grow with the organisation. It was a matter of channelising their energy in the right direction and making them a part of the growth story. I believe the full potential of people comes out when you give them challenging assignments, empower them and give them the space to make mistakes and learn from them. This leads to a culture of trust and openness and an engaged workforce. Providing the right environment and culture to grow is required.