It is not politically correct to question the wisdom of Nandan Nilekani re-visiting Infosys. But one is taken aback by his hubristic remark that "there is nobody else. So, I had to come in. " Considering oneself as indispensable does not speak well of a leader. "I have a record of doing things successfully" is another boast (though this may not be far from truth) he could have done without. Sometimes it is worth remembering that if one has not had failures, it means one has not tried enough things.
All this is not to belittle Nilekani's achievements. When deeds speak for themselves why should one belittle oneself through vainglorious utterances? Roll-out of Aadhaar is certainly a feather in his cap. Whether a sound move or not, Nilekani deserves appreciation for accepting the gauntlet with the hope of 'reviving' the governance culture of Infosys.
Having re-entered Infosys, Nilekani faulted in addressing the media without readiness to share relevant information. When asked if he would place in the public domain the investigation report on Panaya deal, he fidgeted saying that he would get briefed, study the reports with a calm mind and then decide whether or not to release the report. Release of this report was one of the major demands of Murthy. Has Nilekani spoken to Murthy on this?
Nilekani repeatedly asserted that he is the chairman of the company and therefore entitled to take appropriate decisions. Was it fair to deny the same privilege to Seshasayee? He told the media, "Give me the freedom to run the company and get it back to the path of progress." Is Murthy listening? Perhaps Murthy may not be so offensive to a fellow-promoter.
Nilekani seems to have understood the real problem facing Infosys. He kept saying how much he respects Murthy who gave him his first job at Patni's in Pune and who is "the father of corporate governance in India". Infosys' chairman needs to keep massaging Murthy's ego if he has to survive. But Nilekani has to decide: Who is more important, Infosys or Murthy?
Nilekani has clarified he would remain in Infosys till stability is established. In these VUCA days, stability is unknown. Nilekani may have to remain in the company for ever!
All this is not to belittle Nilekani's achievements. When deeds speak for themselves why should one belittle oneself through vainglorious utterances? Roll-out of Aadhaar is certainly a feather in his cap. Whether a sound move or not, Nilekani deserves appreciation for accepting the gauntlet with the hope of 'reviving' the governance culture of Infosys.
Having re-entered Infosys, Nilekani faulted in addressing the media without readiness to share relevant information. When asked if he would place in the public domain the investigation report on Panaya deal, he fidgeted saying that he would get briefed, study the reports with a calm mind and then decide whether or not to release the report. Release of this report was one of the major demands of Murthy. Has Nilekani spoken to Murthy on this?
Nilekani repeatedly asserted that he is the chairman of the company and therefore entitled to take appropriate decisions. Was it fair to deny the same privilege to Seshasayee? He told the media, "Give me the freedom to run the company and get it back to the path of progress." Is Murthy listening? Perhaps Murthy may not be so offensive to a fellow-promoter.
Nilekani seems to have understood the real problem facing Infosys. He kept saying how much he respects Murthy who gave him his first job at Patni's in Pune and who is "the father of corporate governance in India". Infosys' chairman needs to keep massaging Murthy's ego if he has to survive. But Nilekani has to decide: Who is more important, Infosys or Murthy?
Nilekani has clarified he would remain in Infosys till stability is established. In these VUCA days, stability is unknown. Nilekani may have to remain in the company for ever!
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The best part is that they do not want others to come & occupy pivotal posts. Slowly Narayanamurthy's son will also be inducted making it a good corporate governance.
What to talk about Aadhar ? No doubt it is a good move but shabily implemented & illegal migrants have Aadhar by dubious means. Not even an iota of secrecy is maintained with regard to the personal data collected except that when u check for Aadhar status it says female within an age group & last three digits of ur cell
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