Understanding Real India

This talk was first done by Jerry for the Bain & Co delegation by Leaders Quest, of 1000+ global consultants & partners visiting India in 2010. Subsequently Jerry has done this talk in several conferences around the world. While numerous books and TV programs explore India through economic, historical, cultural, social, political, traditional, and statistical lenses, Jerry takes a refreshingly unconventional approach and speaks about the length, breadth and depth of ‘The 2 Indias’.

India which is visible for all to see and the India which is invisible to most. Drawing from extensive experience as a social scientist & reformer, who worked extensively in rural India with labourers, famers and people who are impoverished & marginalised—Jerry offers unique perspectives on the character of India’s many regions and people. Jerry’s session is tailored to the specific needs of each client, diving deep into the cultural nuances that shape India’s complex social and professional landscape. He addresses fundamental questions critical to anyone engaging with India:

Why are Indians the way they are? Why are hierarchy, consensus, and deliberation deeply embedded in the Indian context? Why do different regions demand distinct leadership styles? Through real-life insights, powerful videos and practical wisdom, Jerry helps participants decode India beyond clichés—enabling more meaningful connections and effective engagement with its people. Like Amartya Sen says “When Jerry presents his stories and thoughts, one gets insights from thousands of books, places, people, scripts and villages.”
This session is for MNC's who need their global leaders working in India to get a nuanced cultural and leadership understanding of the biggest and fastest-growing markets of the world.