In this enlightening episode of the Meridian Point podcast, organizational development coach Ramanathan Yegyanarayanan, in conversation with host Kumar Dattatreyan shares, his unique insights on implementing agile practices across different cultural contexts in Asia. With over 15 years of experience working with multinational companies like Infosys, Standard Chartered Bank, and Renault-Nissan, Ramanathan discusses the challenges and opportunities in transforming traditional hierarchical organizations.

Key highlights include:
- How traditional hierarchical structures in Indian organizations affect agile adoption and digital transformation
- Insights from working across American, French, and Indian corporate cultures
- The importance of psychological safety, role modeling, and continuous reinforcement in cultural transformation
- Strategies for maintaining momentum during leadership transitions
- Using communities of practice and storytelling to build sustainable change
- Measuring transformation success through both quantitative and human-centric metrics

Ramanathan draws fascinating parallels between ancient temple architecture and organizational uniqueness,. He emphasizesthat transformation approaches must be customized for each organization's context and culture. His perspective offers valuable lessons for leaders nwho navigatecultural transformation while respecting traditional values.

This episode provides practical insights for organizations looking to embrace innovation while managing cultural dynamics in an increasingly global business landscape.

Duration: 33 min
Guest: Ramanathan Yegyanarayanan
Host: Kumar Dattatreyan