Cultivating Leadership and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) join hands to transform Indian Leadership
New Delhi/Mumbai, 14th February 2025 – Cultivating Leadership, a global company working in the field of leadership development, and the Confederation of Indian Industry are delighted to announce the visit of Cultivating Leadership’s co-founder and CEO, Jennifer Garvey Berger, to India. For the first time, Jennifer will engage with Indian leaders in two exclusive events on 18th February in New Delhi and 20th February in Mumbai, tailored for CEOs, CHROs, and senior business leaders.
Jennifer’s visit comes at a pivotal moment for Indian organizations navigating a landscape of rapid change and increasing complexity. As businesses tackle uncertainty driven by evolving markets, technological disruptions, and shifting workforce expectations, leaders often find traditional strategies inadequate for the challenges they face. Jennifer’s sessions will offer practical approaches to help leaders understand and address complexity with clarity and purpose.
Talking about the challenges unique to Indian leaders, Shweta Anand Arora, Director, Cultivating Leadership, India, said, “Complexity exists everywhere, but in India, it operates at an entirely different scale and intensity. Our leaders must navigate a business environment shaped by extreme diversity—where global tech giants and homegrown startups compete in the same space, where regulatory frameworks evolve rapidly, and where consumer behavior is as dynamic as the markets themselves. India’s digital revolution has accelerated change at an unprecedented pace, yet this transformation coexists with deeply entrenched traditional business practices, creating a leadership challenge unlike any other. Additionally, the sheer size of the Indian workforce, spanning multiple generations, socio-economic backgrounds, and skill levels, adds another layer of intricacy to decision-making. Leaders here are not only managing their own organizations but also engaging with an ecosystem that is constantly shifting, demanding agility, foresight, and a deep understanding of systemic complexity.”
She further elaborates on the benefit of Jennifer’s sessions by adding, “Jennifer’s visit couldn’t be more relevant. She has worked with some of the world’s top leaders on making sense of complexity, and now Indian CEOs, CHROs, and senior executives have the opportunity to engage with her ideas firsthand. Her approach isn’t about simplifying complexity—it’s about helping leaders build the mindset and tools to navigate it with confidence. As India takes center stage in the global economy, those who can embrace uncertainty and lead with adaptability will define the future. Jennifer’s insights will help Indian leaders not just respond to complexity but turn it into an advantage.”
Jennifer through her work at Cultivating Leadership has collaborated with organizations like Google, Microsoft, and Novartis, focusing on building adaptive leadership and helping leaders thrive amidst uncertainty. She brings decades of experience in the field of leading in complexity, and adult development, and is the author of books such Changing on the Job, Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps and Simple Habits for Complex Times, which have been well-regarded for blending thoughtful frameworks with actionable strategies.
Jennifer’s visit is not just about offering solutions—it’s about fostering a conversation around how leaders can navigate complexity together. Her approach is grounded in the belief that while the challenges of today may feel overwhelming, they also open the door to new ways of thinking, working, and growing.
The events will provide an interactive space for Indian leaders to engage directly with Jennifer’s insights and tools, and with each other including ways to:
● Recognize and navigate complex systems effectively.
● Build adaptability and resilience into leadership practices.
● Foster collaboration and innovation, even in uncertain circumstances.
Cultivating Leadership, established itself in India in 2024, through a joint venture with The Core Questin. The collaboration aims to empower Indian leaders with tools and mindsets to excel in complex environments. Together, the two organizations draw on a wealth of global expertise and local insight to help leaders and teams thrive.
