Talk talk-I

Over the weekend, had the nice opportunity to listen to Mr.Lakshmi Narayanan, of Cognizant Technologies, on his visit to IIT Madras. Eloquent and ever smiling, Mr. LN took us on a fascinating journey of the inception and growth of Cognizant, its values, strategy, etc. It was an eye opener for me in terms of how the IT player sees itself in the present as well as in the future, and the steps it takes, specifically in terms of the kind of people it associates and works with, to chart a growth path for the organization. It was interesting how Mr.LN centered his talk around training and mentoring people for growth within the organization. Made for an effective speech in leadership, quite apt to be included as part of the 'Leadership lecture series' organized jointly by the IIT alumni association, Chennai chapter and the IIMA alumni association.