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You Don’t Need an “India Strategy” — You Need a Strategy for Each State in India

Harvard Business

The country’s ranking in dealing with construction permits (181) and enforcing contracts (164) is particularly bad. Within the country, there are large — and often underestimated — regional differences in language, culture, talent, infrastructure, and wealth, all of which lead to wide variations in business landscapes.

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What to Do When You’re Returning to a Company You Used to Work For

Harvard Business

You might have “realized the culture was wonderful and you miss it.” “People will absolutely ask you” about why you originally resigned, so it’s wise to construct a narrative that answers their questions, Watkins says. But she ultimately missed Bateman’s culture and its emphasis on mentorship.

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