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June, 2010 Archive

June 11th, 2010

Aarti Shyamsunder – Infosys: Comparing business execution in India and the United States

Listen to Business Execution Radio Episode 85:

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Dr. Aarti Shyamsunder, Associate Principle at Infosys Leadership Institute compares business execution methods in India and the United States. Combining insights from her background as an industrial-organizational psychologist with personal experience     working and living in both countries, Aarti highlights how work practices in India may make the country better suited to excel in some industries than others. She explains the critical role of relationships in Indian business methods, discusses why Indian employees may have a greater levels of adaptability and flexibility than US employees, and gives advice on how to work effectively on an IFT schedule (Indian Flexible Time).

Whether you work in India or work with Indian companies, you will find this to be an interesting discussion about cultural differences and business practices – this week on Business Execution Radio.