Tarun Devasia

Watch our Director, Tarun Joukani, STAAH in conversation with Amrish Rau, CEO, Pine Labs. Watch full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gAhi5TqN #TalktoTarun #hotels #hoteltechnology #hospitality #hospitalitynews #hospitalitytech #hospitalitytips #pinelabs #singapore #fintech #paymentgateway

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This is truly remarkable! Consolidating eight Vedanta companies onto a single cloud platform in just 6.5 months! This incredible feat wouldn't have been possible without the seamless collaboration and shared vision of all three organizations. This success is a testament to the power of partnership and a shared commitment to excellence. Kudos to everyone who made this happen. Vedanta Group SAP STL Digital #DigitalTransformation #SAP #Sustainability #Vedanta #STLDigital #CloudTechnology #Innovation #Partnership #Collaboration #RISEWithSAP

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Thrilled to share my recent interview with The Economic Times!!! We covered everything from the #ETRetail conference to the biggest issues in retail and how Netcore is partnering with Retail & D2C brands to solve them. Take a look and see how we're shaking things up at Netcore Cloud #Retail #D2C #Netcore #RetailSolutions #Innovation #ETRetailConference

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Expert insights and tips from 3 automotive Trailblazers - Lithium Urban Technologies, Uno Minda, and Oben Electric. Discover how they’re speeding up sales, increasing productivity, and marketing at scale with technologies like Salesforce. #IndiaTrailblazers

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So much goes into Manufacturing; be it the smallest nuts and bolts or heavy machinery or equipment. Every aspect of of manufacturing, including the health and safety of those involved comes at a cost. Certainly, there are long term benefits of taking small steps in that direction. Check out this interesting podcast of #ideazxchange with Kshitij Tiwari and Vrushal Phadnis

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As the festive celebrations of Diwali come to an end and we return to our work today, let’s remember and take forward the values and learnings from this vibrant and joyous season.. Beyond its vibrant lights and festivities, Diwali reminds us of the essence of illumination—bringing light to others, fostering unity, and building a foundation of optimism. 💪Core Values to Embrace: 1. Integrity: Just as Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil, let’s uphold integrity in our work. Every action we take should reflect honesty, transparency, and a commitment to ethical practices. 2. Gratitude and Teamwork: Diwali brings families and friends together, emphasizing community. Let’s extend this spirit to our teams, appreciating each other’s contributions and working cohesively towards our shared goals. 3. Perseverance: Diwali celebrates resilience—the triumph of light over darkness. As we approach our tasks, let’s tackle challenges head-on with determination, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth. 4. Innovation and Renewal: Just as Diwali is a time to clean, renew, and begin anew, it’s also an invitation to bring fresh perspectives and creative ideas into our work, continuously adapting to stay relevant and effective. As we embark on the post-Diwali journey, let’s harness these values as our guiding lights, ensuring our work reflects both purpose and passion. By integrating the principles Diwali symbolizes, we set ourselves on a path of sustained success, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions🙏🏻

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In case you missed it, the CNBC show is now available for you to watch! Discover how Salesforce is leading the digital transformation in India. Watch the full episode below #Salesforce #DigitalTransformation #India

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In the realm of Demand Gen campaigns, we recently engaged in a transformative audit led by the renowned YellowKyte, with the able guidance of Siddharth Sharma and Ravikant Rana. Their proactive approach was a breath of fresh air, delivering a comprehensive report well within our agreed timeline. Their keen insights helped us pinpoint gaps in our strategy and swiftly remedied post-audit. The entire process was seamlessly executed, offering valuable insights that enriched our understanding of campaign dynamics. In short, working with them was both efficient and enlightening. #DemandGen #B2B #DigitalMarketing #GoogleAds #LinkedinAds

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On hindsight. I am not a legacy Jaguar customer or even a fan of automobiles. I am unlikely to be a future customer of such brands too. It’s obvious that social media commenters are not privy to discussions on brand strategy but when has that become a barrier for spouting opinions?:) I too did a double take and reacted negatively to the initial teaser and re-brand. Here are some random observations, looking back on the events of last few weeks. 1. It appears that Jaguar has chosen to abandon their current base and build a new audience. It now feels right, having read about the sales decline over the years 2. Time will tell if the the future designs and the value proposition in electric vehicles appeals to the intended new audience. And can build a significant long-term business for the company.  3. Going by what I read, the designs unveiled in Miami are ‘directional’ and not necessarily the final commercial production line. Much like high-fashion where what is displayed on the ramp is not meant for sale - it is just a show of creativity in that domain. 4. ‘Everybody is talking about it’ is still not a valid justification for campaign success. ‘Any publicity is good publicity’ is not true for all brands 5. The company CEO admonishing negative social media commentary (initially) is not a prudent move. It’s the nature of the beast to invite comments from all - one can’t prevent it. The social media team handled the flak earnestly - at least on X.  6. 'Those who can never afford a Jaguar are commenting' is also a futile take. Similar thing happens with iPhone & Apple products right from the 'Mac vs PC' days 7. Does the intended new target audience (younger, going by the teasers) have the money to afford a Jaguar? Am not sure. 8. Should legacy brands breakaway completely from the imagery and brand associations of the past? As with most issues related to marketing & advertising, ‘it depends’ seems to be the right answer. We don’t know the thinking, but probably a ‘half-way house’ option (a little of the past and a little bit futuristic) was seen as sub-optimal. They chose to go for the riskier option of a totally new path. In India HMT had its loyal audience who’ve moved on. Which other legacy brand (in any category) has taken a similar path as Jaguar in terms of breaking away from the past to appeal to a new audience?  #marketing #advertising

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Amish Tripathi ready to discuss the confluence and impact of AI with a fresh perspective on innovation, inspiration and how #AI is igniting tomorrow, today

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Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs! Today at the IEEMA Convention, I was reminded of a powerful story that really strikes a chord: The Elephant and the Peg. When elephants are young, they’re tied to a small peg they can’t pull out. Over time, even as they grow strong enough to break free, they never try—simply because they believe they can’t. We must reflect on how often we are held back by our own limiting beliefs. We’ve grown, we’ve evolved, but sometimes, the doubts from our past still anchor us down. This story is a reminder to challenge those old beliefs and recognize our full potential. Let’s stop underestimating our strength and break free from what’s holding us back! Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers'​ Association (IEEMA) #Inspiration #GrowthMindset #Leadership #IEEMA #SelfBelief

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Have an upcoming session with a group of management professionals in Coimbatore - considered a hub industrial & manufacturing brands - about role of marcom. I plan to reiterate that the basics of marcom remain the same, be it B2C or B2B (even in supposedly boring categories). Any good examples of marcom in industrial brands - global or Indian? And what broad points would be of interest to such an audience on the use of MarTech? #marcom #advertising #B2B

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Ashwin Bharath had the pleasure of meeting Lokesh Nara at the IT Serve Synergy Summit, where the two discussed the importance of #talent and #development programs and what the future looks like at #Revature. Read on for the full story:  https://lnkd.in/g8qCs-Vi

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Sonata Software recently invited me to contribute at their "Building a #Resilient Workforce: Strategies for Success" event. This was a panel discussion anchored by the effervescent and impactful Shubhra Singh and my co-panelists were their CDO Suresh HP and their Head of Corporate Development Sharmila Sherikar, both exceptionally well-read and articulate leaders. With Co-travellers so named, challenge number one was not even the topic, it was getting my tongue to navigate the "S" and "Sh" sound when my geographical ethnicity does not allow for it :-) On to the topic at hand. Shubhra moderated the session extremely well with her forceful and well-directed questions making us better panelists in the process. The first question that defined the boundaries of our conversation was "Why do we need a resilient workforce?" To me, resilience is fundamentally our ability to #navigate through and bounce back from adversity. Organizations that don't anticipate adversity can perhaps do without a resilient workforce. In a world in the middle of a #climatecrisis, chasing some 17 sustainable development goals, facing an existential #AI opportunity, and growing to 10 billion people, addressing adversity is how we will progress into a very challenging future. The next question allowed us to define resilience for the 300 strong audience. How does collaborative and cross-functional teamwork contribute to resilience of individual employees. How do leaders contribute to a culture of resilience? Resilience has two core ingredients: #Strength and #Elasticity. Strength comes from the individual and the community. The strength of the community is what prevents a culture from turning toxic. Hence, I would say cross functional / collaborative teamwork is the absolute essence of resilience. Elasticity is the ability to stretch which comes from both the individual and the organisation as well as from a strong sense of purpose they carry. The difference between #toxicworkplaces and purpose driven workplaces is that the latter stretch people to their elastic limits but no more. Leaders fashion #purpose on the fertile soil of #culture. I believe that there are two extremes of #culture that leaders navigate - a sharp elbowed culture and a warm chested culture. They also navigate two extremes of purpose - the ambiguous and the ambitious. The intersection of warm chested as well as ambitious culture is where breakthrough #innovation thrives. Similarly, warm chested and ambiguous tends to give us a Don Quixotic organisation...quite well meaning but essentially useless. [Covering the entire discussion is best left for another day.] However, this forced me to dig deep and seriously introspect as a Founder to find answers and I am grateful to team Sonata for listening-in and to Rashmi Prabha, Balaji Kumar and Samir Dhir for having me over.

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In discussion with Salvi Mittal, ETCIO , Neeti Wahi Wahi, CDIO, Indus Towers Limited, explains how migrating to #OracleCloudapplications and #OCI has enabled them to manage operations like #financialreporting, #HR and #supplychain management efficiently. #CloudWorld Shailesh Singla Premalakshmi PR Kapil Makhija Kunal Shah Madhukar Uniyal Adrian Johnston Bill Rundle Branco Liu Rita Ngai

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Humility, such a subtle human trait yet such a powerful one ! It carries with it the ability to be grounded , modest and yet by being just that leaders become relatable. The gaps between rungs start to bridge and above all ego dissolves. That is when change , real change happens .. Success can't be a pariah then to a human or an organisation.. #stayhumble #staygrounded #leadership #foodforthought Satya Nadella returned Microsoft to the top by showing humility as CEO. https://lnkd.in/gV454ATF

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The 2nd edition of CIO Meet is back in #NammaChennai and we are looking forward two eventful days of insightful discussions on all things IT. #CIOMeet2024

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