Author: Cornerstone India

A recent PwC India report revealed that only 55% of board members believe their peers are well-equipped to navigate current business challenges. In an era defined by digital disruption, geopolitical tension, ESG imperatives, and rising shareholder activism, selecting the right board director is no longer...

What happens when the most critical leadership role in your organization suddenly becomes vacant? Whether due to a planned retirement, unexpected resignation, or unforeseen crisis, the CEO’s exit can shake the very foundation of an organization. It can disrupt strategy, unsettle employees, and send the...

In today’s volatile business landscape, talent decisions have become strategic decisions. For India’s top CHROs, the stakes are higher than ever—whether it's finding the next business unit head, scaling leadership in new markets, or replacing a retiring CXO, every critical hire impacts the company’s future....

Key Takeaways Learn what executive search services are and how they differ from traditional recruitment. Understand why traditional hiring methods often fail at the leadership level. Explore the complete executive search process, from role discovery to onboarding. See how a well-executed leadership hire can create measurable business impact. Discover when...

Rethinking Performance in a Blended Workforce ​ As hybrid work cements itself into the DNA of modern organizations, CHROs and HR leaders face a new challenge: performance management models built for physical offices are no longer effective. The old reliance on visibility, proximity, and static KPIs must...

“You can’t scale a company without scaling its leadership.” – Reid Hoffman, Co-founder of LinkedIn As Indian tech startups transition from product validation to rapid growth, the challenge isn’t just innovation or funding—it’s building a leadership team equipped to scale with intention and impact. Growth requires...

Key Takeaways ✔ Fintech exposure is a core leadership requirement. ✔ CROs and compliance heads must embrace digital tools. ✔ Data fluency is non-negotiable for CXOs. ✔ Customer-centric leaders are now board-level influencers. ✔ Diverse talent from outside BFSI is being actively pursued.  The Changing Face of BFSI Leadership The...

“Diverse boards don’t just reflect society better—they perform better.” — Harvard Business Review Across Indian boardrooms today, the conversation has shifted from “why diversity?” to “how to achieve meaningful diversity?” Whether gender, experience, age, culture, or domain expertise—board diversity is no longer a social ideal;...

India’s clean energy transition is no longer an emerging trend—it is an economic reality. The electric vehicle (EV) and cleantech sectors are witnessing an explosive rise, driven by ambitious government targets, rising investor confidence, and a sharp focus on sustainability. According to the NITI Aayog,...

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