Of late, there’s a question that’s buzzing around- Will Tech Savvy Leaders Dominate the Future? And the hype around this question is no surprise.
As Sean Gerety wisely puts it,
The technology you use impresses no one. The experience you create with it is everything.
With this perspective in mind, it's intriguing to think about how leaders who excel with tech will influence the future. Will their tech skills give them a major advantage, or are there some challenges and trade-offs we should be aware of?
To help us with these questions, today we’ve with us Sushil Baveja. He is the CHRO at Jindal Stainless. With over 38 years of experience spanning Indian family enterprises to global corporations, Sushil brings a wealth of insight to our discussion.
Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia
Guest Bio
Jindal Stainless, announced the appointment of Mr Sushil Baveja as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) on January 3, 2023. Mr Baveja comes with an experience of over three decades and will be responsible for driving people strategy, enhancing workplace culture, strengthening talent management, and enriching the organization’s growth.
Mr Baveja comes with diverse experience and has worked with some leading Indian and multinational organisations such as DCM Shriram Ltd, Alcatel, Cadbury India Ltd and Gillette India, among others. He is an alumnus of Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad and has done the Advanced Human Resource Executive Program (AHREP) in Human Resources Strategy from the Ross School of Business at University of Michigan.
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Timestamp
(01:36) Sushil Baveja provides a brief overview of his career highlights so far.
(03:10) A dive into how leaders are reshaping leadership in a world where AI and automation are rapidly becoming the norm.
(05:52) A brief discussion on leaders redefining the concept of leadership in an era where AI and automation are becoming the norm
(11:42) The focus turns to the fine line tech-savvy leaders walk between innovation and potential pitfalls.
(13:40) Whether a deep focus on tech enhances innovation or risks stifling creativity- explored.
(17:20) Sushil’s insights on strategies for maintaining organizational/ workplace agility in the face of rapid technological changes.
(23:20) The episode wraps up with how balancing data-driven decisions with intuitive leadership can help.
