Chief Technology Officer (CTO), RBL Bank

For job seekers and companies alike, the message is clear: success in this new era will belong to those who can pivot fast, embrace change, and stay in sync with a digital-first, AI-driven world

Based on findings from the Nasscom Industry Pulse Survey, 88% of founders reported revenue growth in 2024, exceeding the 67% projection from the previous year.

Tech debt prevents organizations from deploying AI solutions that could reshape how they compete. The stark reality is that with AI poised to penetrate every business function, all technical debt is becoming AI technical debt.

Leaders can’t escape the reality that people will have side conversations in typed chats during virtual meetings. But whether these chats serve useful purposes or breed mistrust depends on how leaders handle them.

For job seekers, there’s the danger of being inadvertently filtered out due to rigid algorithms that might not recognize unconventional career paths or diverse experiences. Automation might also limit their ability to showcase their personality and soft skills.

Brand managers need to stop guarding and start enabling in the generative AI age. Use these lessons to safely cocreate with consumers.

Strong performers can start to doubt their own competence when managers fail to recognize the impacts of harmful workplace practices and policies.

A “glass cliff” opportunity may be just the career boost that underrepresented leadership candidates need, but it must be approached carefully.