Description
This book is a treatise on management by a world-renowned technocrat, a legend with over 58 years of hands-on-experience, within the country and abroad, in a variety of industrial manufacturing units, both in the public and private sectors, Army (corps of EME), management and technical institutions and professional associations. It is an invaluable guide which covers topics such as leadership development, long-term vision for business growth, impact of morale, motivation of employees, on enterprise performance, oil security and management of the oil sector for energy security and the impact of emotional intelligence of a leader and his knowledge of human behavior and psychology. It also gives insights into the use of the training and experience of service officers, for assisting the corporate world with distinction, as and when an opportunity arises.
‘Leading from the Front’ is a priceless possession for policy-makers, politicians, bureaucrats, promoters, entrepreneurs, faculty and students of management, professional managers, historians, media professionals and officers of the armed forces. A definite ace up your sleeve to motivate yourself and those whom you manage.
The Author — Living Legend
Col. Satya Pal Wahi, former chairman, ONGC (1981–1989) is an internationally recognized doyen of the industrial and business world — a legend. Recipient of three decorates, Honoris cause from Dhanbad School of Mines (1985) Roorkee University (1987) and BHU in 1949. Prior to joining ONGC, he was CMD, cement corporation of India; Chairman, bharat Ophithalmic Glass Ltd.; Executive Director, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.; Chief P.P & I, Bokaro Steel Ltd.; Manager, Heavy Vehicles Factory (Armoured Fighting Vehicles), Corps of EME (including a one year attachment with the British army REME in UK and Germany).
He is a multifaceted personality, who was the Chairman of the standing conference of public sector Enterprises; member, public Enterprises selection board; Chairman, NITIE, board member, IIM-C and IIT (Delhi), President of India Golf Union and Chairman, Sports Improvement and Development Commission of IOA. He is also a member of many professional associations and bodies.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution in various public sector enterprises, Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan in 1988. He was awarded the life time Achievement Award Petrotech 2007 for his services in the upstream oil sector. He is the recipient of the Giants international Award (1989) and Indian Geophysical Union’s Silver Jubilee Award.
