A few days back, I was a part of the audience at 2 day business enclave, where the topic under scrutiny was “Metamorphosis of Indian Industry. Is it for real ?” The dignitaries present to express their views included a motley of famed personalities from academia and industry. The list included CMD of GEB, MDs of GACL, GSFC, Director of L&T, CFO of Suzlon, CEOs from Thermax, Microinks and prominent IIM professors. All the speakers from the industry gave an elaborate account of the turnaround of their respective organizations and sounded very optimistic on the coming of age of the Indian Industry in general. Bottlenecks in infrastructure, government policies /intervention (read interference) and lack of sufficient talent pool notwithstanding. Having a chance to witness the flow of such positive vibes from corporate chieftains gave me a high.
I was enchanted by the title of the subject discussion, specifically the term ”Metamorphosis”, and I tried to delve deeper into it. So, what is Metamorphosis ? The dictionary gives the definition of the subject term as “ a transformation, as by magic or sorcery” and “a marked change in appearance, condition, form and character”. The most oft quoted examples of Metamorphosis are the changing of tadpole into a frog and caterpillar into a butterfly. But, what about the transformation of a small seed into a giant tree. Is it not metamorphosis? What about a spark of heat energy turning into a fire? Is it not metamorphosis? What about the transformation of a thug called “Valiya” to Valmiki rishi? Is it not metamorphosis ?
At times, this transformation, literally and metaphorically is chaotic and sudden. Sometimes, it is silent and long drawn. But usually, it is painful. The caterpillar turns blind, loses its limbs to emerge more beautiful. Is corporate India ready to take the dare of undergoing massive radical transformation. I believe Yes. The pain and risk of exploring unchartered territories abroad, optisizing, rejuvenating business models, aiming sky high and giving an all out effort to achieve those has been the storyline of many Indian corporate over last decade. But still, I feel the party is yet to begin and there is some time for champagne to flow. Cheers to Corporate India..!
I was enchanted by the title of the subject discussion, specifically the term ”Metamorphosis”, and I tried to delve deeper into it. So, what is Metamorphosis ? The dictionary gives the definition of the subject term as “ a transformation, as by magic or sorcery” and “a marked change in appearance, condition, form and character”. The most oft quoted examples of Metamorphosis are the changing of tadpole into a frog and caterpillar into a butterfly. But, what about the transformation of a small seed into a giant tree. Is it not metamorphosis? What about a spark of heat energy turning into a fire? Is it not metamorphosis? What about the transformation of a thug called “Valiya” to Valmiki rishi? Is it not metamorphosis ?
At times, this transformation, literally and metaphorically is chaotic and sudden. Sometimes, it is silent and long drawn. But usually, it is painful. The caterpillar turns blind, loses its limbs to emerge more beautiful. Is corporate India ready to take the dare of undergoing massive radical transformation. I believe Yes. The pain and risk of exploring unchartered territories abroad, optisizing, rejuvenating business models, aiming sky high and giving an all out effort to achieve those has been the storyline of many Indian corporate over last decade. But still, I feel the party is yet to begin and there is some time for champagne to flow. Cheers to Corporate India..!
1 comment:
Rightly said Utpal...Inida is going with a drastic change..and within few years of time, we can able to see the whole new look of India...
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