When decision-making is decentralized, it empowers team members at all levels to take initiative and respond quickly to challenges. An approach like this can lead to faster innovation, more agile problem-solving, and a stronger sense of ownership throughout the organization.
But to truly understand the impact of decentralizing decision making, having an expert’s perspective is invaluable. So, we’re excited to welcome Siddhartha Das. He is the Head of HR Operations for Global People Services at Reckitt.
Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia
Guest Bio
With over a decade of experience in HR Operations, Consulting, and Programs, Siddhartha is a passionate and innovative HR leader who strives to create sustainable centres of excellence and deliver exceptional people experiences. Currently heading HR Operations for multiple global functions at Reckitt focused on talent, culture, and experience.
On pro-bono basis he has been a mentor to students across various globally acclaimed universities about people and organization culture. While he constantly learns from his successes and failures, he has also been adapting to the new ways of enhancing people capabilities and design through online media and content. The series SUITS seems to have highly inspired him as an individual as he constantly draws inspiration from the characters.
He is a content creator and podcast host having built multiple content platforms in various capacities. He believes the world can be a better place with kindness and acceptance.
Connect with Siddhartha on Linkedin
Timestamps
(01:30) Siddhartha provides a brief overview of his career highlights so far.
(04:30) The discussion shifts to the impact noticed on overall company performance when decisions are decentralized.
(21:30) Some of the biggest hurdles experienced while implementing decentralizing decision-making .
(28:26) Ways to tackle the challenges- Siddharth's take.
(33:05) How does decentralized decision-making help spark innovation and creativity within teams?
(38:59) The episode wraps up with a discussion of the strategies companies can use to balance decentralized decision-making.
