Business Talk

Prof. Rakesh Basant, former Professor of Economics and Dean of Alumni & External Relations at IIM Ahmedabad, shares key insights from his book The Black Box: Innovation and Public Policy in India. The episode delves into how government policies shape innovation and drive economic growth in the country. Taking the view that all policies influencing technology-related decisions of firms form part of...

Dr. Sarang Deo, Professor of Operations Management, Deputy Dean – Faculty and Research, and Executive Director of the Max Institute of Healthcare Management (MIHM) at the Indian School of Business (ISB), shares insights from his research, “Bridging the Gap: How Operations Research Saves Lives in Public Health.” He highlights how advanced analytical methods are revolutionizing healthcare delivery a...

Prof. Manisha Pathak-Shelat, Professor of Communication and Chair of the Centre for Development Management at MICA, India, shares insights from her research on Youth, Media, and the Making of Digital Citizens. This episode explores how youth engage with media in the digital public sphere and how media literacy can empower them as active, informed citizens. To explore Dr. Manisha Pathak-Shelat’s re...

Dr. Manaswini Rao, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, shares insights from her research Justice at the Grassroots: How Local Courts Shape Economic Development. Her work highlights the pivotal role of local judicial institutions in shaping and advancing economic outcomes. To explore Dr. Manaswini Rao’s research in detail,...

Dr. K. M. Venkat Narayan, Executive Director of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center and the Ruth and O.C. Hubert Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, shares insights from his healthcare research, “From Bench to Community: Translating Diabetes Research into Global Health Impact.” To explore Dr. K. M. Venkat Narayan’s research in de...

Layoffs are never easy. While much of the attention often rests on those who leave, the impact on those who remain, and on the leaders who guide them is equally profound. To explore this critical dimension, we are honored to welcome Dr. Anil Verma, Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, as our distingu...

Dr. Sourav Mukherji, Professor of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management, Dean of Alumni Relations & Development, and Dean of Faculty at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, joins us to discuss his book, Inclusive Business Models: Transforming Lives and Creating Livelihoods. The book examines how innovative business approaches can create meaningful social impact while fosteri...

Dr. Ying Lin, Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston shares valuable insights from her research, “The Future of Medical Decisions: Data-Driven Approaches to Precision Medicine.” This episode underscores how advanced analytics and machine learning are revolutionizing healthcare by enabling more precise,...

Dr. Ana Isabel Canhoto, Professor of Digital Business at the University of Sussex Business School, shares valuable insights from her research, “Digitalisation and Well-Being: How Features, Tasks, and Context Shape Inclusive Technology.” She highlights how the design of digital tools, the tasks they enable, and the contexts in which they are applied can either promote or impede inclusivity and well...

Dr. Aaron Nurick, Professor Emeritus of Management and Psychology at Bentley University, shares thought-provoking insights from his acclaimed book The Good Enough Manager: The Making of a GEM, where he explores the human side of management and what it truly means to lead with authenticity and empathy. Nearly a decade after its first release, Aaron Nurick returns with an updated edition of The Good...

Dr. Abhijit Sengupta, Associate Professor of Business Analytics and former Head of the Department of Business Analytics and Operations at Surrey Business School, shares insights from his research, “Bridging Worlds: University–Industry Collaboration and Inclusive Innovation for Public Good.” In this episode, he highlights how partnerships between academia and industry can foster innovation that ser...

Dr. Sonia Bathla, Director of Sports at Ahmedabad University and Technical Official on the International Hockey Federation’s leading panel, shares compelling insights from her research, “Beyond the Field: How Sports Programs Drive Academic and Professional Success in Institutions.” In this episode, she explores the vital role of sports in promoting academic and career growth, highlighting how part...

Dr. Anand Nandkumar, Associate Professor of Strategy and Executive Director of the Srini Raju Centre for IT and the Networked Economy (SRITNE) at the Indian School of Business (ISB), discusses his research on “Balancing Allocative and Dynamic Efficiency with Redundant R&D Allocation: The Role of Organizational Proximity and Centralization.” To explore Dr. Anand Nandkumar’s research in detail, clic...

Dr. Steven Hayes, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, and President of the Institute for Better Health, a 45-year-old charitable organization dedicated to advancing mental and behavioral well-being, shares thought-provoking insights from his groundbreaking book, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Behavior Analysts: A Practice Guide from Theory to Treatment. To ex...

Dr. Roland Rust, Distinguished University Professor and David Bruce Smith Chair in Marketing at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, explores his research, “AI and the Future of Marketing: Revolution or Evolution?” In this discussion, he offers valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is transforming marketing strategies and redefining customer engagement. To e...

Prof. Rajendra Srivastava, former Dean of the Indian School of Business (ISB) and Novartis Professor of Marketing Strategy and Innovation, shares insights from his research, “Transforming Traditional Business Models: From Legacy Systems to Agile Operations.” He highlights how organizations can adapt, innovate, and thrive in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. To explore Dr. Rajendra Sriva...

Dr. Maria Nemeth, Founder and Director of the Academy for Coaching Excellence, shares thought-provoking insights from her widely acclaimed book, The Energy of Money: A Spiritual Guide to Financial and Personal Fulfillment. To explore more of Dr. Maria Nemeth’s research, click here: https://marianemeth.com/ This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, pleas...

Dr. Alice Lovejoy, Professor of Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, and Moving Image, Media, and Sound at the University of Minnesota, shares thought-provoking insights from her book Tales of Militant Chemistry: The Film Factory in a Century of War. To explore more of Dr. Alice Lovejoy’s research, click here: https://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/alovejoy This podcast is brought to you...

Dr. Xiao-Li Meng, Professor of Statistics at Harvard University and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Data Science Review, is a globally recognized authority in statistical theory and data science education. In this conversation, themed “Innovating Data Science Education and Leadership: Lessons from Dr. Xiao-Li Meng’s Journey”, he shares valuable insights from his distinguished career in aca...

Dr. Pranav Jindal, Associate Professor of Marketing at the Indian School of Business (ISB), shares valuable insights from his research on “Motivating the Frontline: Optimizing Salesforce Management and Sales Compensation.” His work explores how well-designed incentives, and a deep understanding of human behavior can significantly enhance salesforce performance. To explore Dr. Pranav Jindal’s resea...

Dr. Rahul De’, Former Professor and Dean at IIM Bangalore, discusses his latest book AI for Managers - a practical guide to understanding AI’s impact on business. Covering topics from digital transformation and machine learning to responsible AI and generative models, the book empowers managers, executives, and students to harness AI for strategic advantage without requiring technical expertise. T...

Dr. Ina Ganguli, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Director of the UMass Computational Social Science Institute, shares valuable insights from her research, “Top Talent, Elite Colleges, and Migration: Evidence from the Indian Institutes of Technology.” Her work offers a nuanced understanding of high-skilled migration and highlights the global influence of elite...

Dr. Aiyesha Dey, James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, shares valuable insights from her research, “From Boards to Behavior: Rethinking Corporate Governance Through the Executive Lens.” She examines how the personal characteristics and behavioral patterns of top executives shape corporate conduct, offering a fresh perspective on governance that extends...

Dr. Corey Crossan, Research and Teaching Fellow at The Oxford Character Project, shares thought-provoking insights from her research publication, “The Practice of Developing Leader Character to Elevate Judgment.” To explore more of Dr. Corey Crossan’s research, click here: https://oxfordcharacter.org/about-us/corey This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more informati...

Dr. Benjamin Shestakofsky, faculty member in the Department of Information Science at Cornell University, offers valuable insights from his award-winning book, Behind the Startup: How Venture Capital Shapes Work, Innovation, and Inequality. To explore more of Dr. Benjamin Shestakofsky’s research, click here: https://www.benjaminshestakofsky.com/ This podcast is brought to you by Global Management...