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Massive National Assembly of Leaders in Management Comes to a Close, Leaving Behind a Basic Insight: What's Required is an Outstanding Manager

In the midst of rapidly evolving workplaces, the Great Managers' League Summit 2025 took place at Tata Theatre, NCPA on the 23rd of May. Approximately 900 influential individuals-CEOs, CHROs, Founders, and people leaders-gathered for a day filled with discussions centered around people...

In the era of swift work environment transformations, the Great Managers' League Summit 2025, held...
In the era of swift work environment transformations, the Great Managers' League Summit 2025, held at Tata Theatre, NCPA on May 23rd, gathered approximately 900 influential figures-CEOs, CHROs, Founders, and other people leaders-for a day dedicated to discussions centering on people leadership. The summit showcased a carefully chosen sequence of narratives, accolades, and research-backed insights, excluding any excessive... extras.

Massive National Assembly of Leaders in Management Comes to a Close, Leaving Behind a Basic Insight: What's Required is an Outstanding Manager

In a period of rapid workplace transformation, the Great Managers' League Summit 2025, held at the Tata Theatre, NCPA on May 23, united over 900 distinguished leaders consisting of CEOs, CHROs, Founders, and people leaders. The event, designed to stimulate conversations around people leadership, offered a well-structured proceedings featuring stories, recognitions, and research-based insights, unencumbered by unwarranted fanfare or promotional overtones.

The auditorium at Tata Theatre, NCPA in Mumbai was filled to capacity, as delegates attended the Great Managers' League Summit 2025.

Recognizing the Pillars Behind the Teams

During the event, two recognitions were announced:

  • India's Top 100 Great People Managers: These managers are instrumental in building strong, empathetic, and high-performing teams, often without garnering public attention.
  • India's Top 50 CEOs, MDs & Founders: These senior leaders are championing people-centric cultures within their organizations.

Both recognitions were based on data from the Great People Manager Study, India's most comprehensive study on managerial effectiveness, which relies on behavioral feedback collected from thousands of team members across various organizations.

Beyond Scripted Conversations

The event showcased a range of speakers who shared practical, experience-driven insights.

  • Shaheen Mistri discussed leadership rooted in service and education.
  • Mimi Nicklin highlighted empathy as a vital, tangible need in leadership.
  • Nitin Paranjpe explored the themes of failure, resilience, and the pressures faced by leaders.

Additional speakers, including Ankur Warikoo, Elisa Farri, Naiyya Saggi, Marzin Shroff, Aradhana Lal, and Amod Malviya, provided perspectives from different industries and leadership styles.

Complementing the speaker sessions, the day featured a session on Extra Sensory Perception by Deepak Rao and a performance by the Infinite Melody Band, a group of visually impaired musicians, led by Sunita Bhuyan. These sessions sought to delve into leadership facets beyond established frameworks through trust, intuition, and inclusion.

A Shared Acknowledgment

The most repeated sentiment throughout the event - echoed across conversations and designs - was: "In life, and at work, all we need is a Great Manager To Work With™." This sentiment underscored the summit's purpose, not as a platform for trends or campaigns, but as a forum for introspection on the fundamental aspects that ensure team cohesion, cultural development, and performance: quality leadership.

Explore Further

To delve deeper, explore the Top 100 Great People Managers List, Top 50 CEOS, MDs & Founders List, and the State of Managers Report 2025.

For more information, visit www.greatmanagerinstitute.com.

  1. In addition to the discussions on leadership, the event at Tata Theatre, NCPA also highlighted the significance of people-centric cultures in fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle industries, as India's Top 50 CEOs, MDs & Founders were recognized for their contributions.
  2. The Great Managers' League Summit 2025 didn't just focus on work life, but also emphasized the role of a great manager in relationships, as attendees came to the realization that "In life, and at work, all we need is a Great Manager To Work With™."
  3. Recognizing the importance of a balanced lifestyle, the Great People Manager Study, India's most comprehensive study on managerial effectiveness, has expanded to include data on food-and-drink, home-and-garden, cars, and shopping behaviors within organizations.
  4. For pet owners, the Great Managers' League Summit 2025 also shed light on the role of managers in ensuring a harmonious work-life balance, as they support employees in managing their personal responsibilities.
  5. The Great Managers' League Summit 2025 showcased a unique travel experience through Deepak Rao's session on Extra Sensory Perception and the performance by the Infinite Melody Band, a group of visually impaired musicians, inviting attendees to explore leadership facets beyond established frameworks in various contexts, like travel and exploration.

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