October 9, 2024

Wanted: Tech Mahouts

Wanted: Tech Mahouts

By Anuradha Parthasarathy | 07th Oct 11As companies grapple with leadership issues, one of the most critical responsibilities of the board is to identify the rainmakers, unfettered by conventional wisdom…Read the whole article

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