Prof. Sandeep Goel, Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Corporate Governance at MDI Gurgaon, shares valuable insights from the upgraded edition of his book, “Finance for Non-Finance People,” on Business Talk.

Dr. Goel holds dual doctorates in Finance and Accounting from FMS, University of Delhi. He earned his Commerce Honours from SRCC and a Master’s in Commerce (Finance) from Delhi School of Economics.

Dr. Sandeep Goel is a seasoned expert with three decades of experience in industry and academia, having held key roles at Shri Ram Group, the University of Delhi, and MDI Gurgaon. He brings hands-on expertise in business compliance and financial operations from his family business. Currently, he serves as an Independent Director at Machino Plastics Ltd., a Suzuki joint venture listed on the BSE. A distinguished authority in forensic accounting, fraud risk management, and corporate governance, Dr. Goel is also a Visiting Professor at leading global institutions, including the University of Lodz (Poland), Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management (France), and several IIMs in India.

With extensive international exposure, Dr. Goel has engaged in research and training programs across the US, Europe, Canada, and Asia. His cross-national collaborations include Duke University (US), Sapienza University of Rome (Italy), Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (Germany), and Ontario College for Research and Development, University of Toronto (Canada).

At MDI Gurgaon, he teaches the highly sought-after course Forensic Accounting and Corporate Governance to MBA students, furthering his commitment to shaping the next generation of finance and governance professionals.

Dr. Sandeep Goel is a prolific author with over 15 books to his credit, including the widely recognized Finance for Non-Finance People (Routledge), Corporate Governance: Theory and Practice (Wiley & Sons), and Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, and Financial Services (PHI Learning). In addition to his authorship, he plays a key role in academic publishing, serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Forensic Accounting Research (American Accounting Association, USA) and the Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal (University of Wollongong, Australia). He has been honored with the Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2023-24, 2015-16 and the Award for Excellence in Research in 2015-16 at MDI Gurgaon.

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Prof. Glen Whyte, Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, shares valuable insights from his research on Decision Failures: Why They Occur and How to Prevent Them on Business Talk.

This episode explores the underlying causes of poor decision-making in organizations and everyday life. Prof. Glen Whyte, an expert in organizational behavior and human resource management, delves into cognitive biases, groupthink, risk misjudgment, and emotional influences that lead to decision failures. He also provides actionable strategies to enhance critical thinking, improve risk assessment, and foster a decision-making culture that minimizes errors and maximizes success.

Prof. Whyte joined the University of Toronto in 1998 and has since led various programs and chaired multiple initiatives for the university.

Prof. Glen specializes in research on judgment and decision-making at both individual and group levels, with a focus on managerial negotiations. He previously served as Associate Dean of Curriculum at Rotman and currently holds the position of Academic Director for the Rotman and Institute of Corporate Directors’ Education Program. With extensive experience in corporate and public sector consulting, he provides expert guidance on negotiation strategies, dispute resolution, risk management, and corporate governance.

Prof. Glen Whyte holds a PhD, MPhil, and MA from Yale University, a JD from Osgoode Law School, and an MBA from the University of Toronto.

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Dr. Richard Straub, Founder & President of the Global Peter Drucker Forum, Vienna, shares invaluable insights from Peter F. Drucker’s legacy in our podcast episode on Management as a Catalyst for Societal Progress: Lessons from Peter Drucker’s Legacy.

About Peter F. Drucker: Peter F. Drucker (1909–2005) was an Austrian-American management consultant, educator, and author who shaped modern management theory. He pioneered concepts like management by objectives and ‘managing oneself’ and advocated for management as a liberal art. He is one of the best-known and most widely influential thinkers and writers on the subject of management theory and practice.

About Global Peter Drucker Forum: The 1st Global Peter Drucker Forum, held in Vienna on Nov 19-20, 2009, marked Drucker’s centenary. Organized by the Drucker Society of Austria, it featured speakers like C.K. Prahalad, Charles Handy, Joseph Maciariello, Rick Warren and Philip Kotler. Doris Drucker (Peter’s widow), then 97, urged building on Peter’s ideals rather than creating a museum of his work. Subsequent favorable coverage from global media - Harvard Business Review, The Economist, The Financial Times, Forbes and Les Echos, to name a few - turned the autumn forum in Vienna into what Les Echos called the “Davos of Management” - an essential date in the management calendar. The Drucker Forum is committed to quality in all its aspects: speakers and content, organization, facilities, networking, interactivity, personal exchange and internationality. As Charles Handy put it: “The Drucker Forum is a party, but a party with a purpose.” For more information about the event, please visit, www.druckerforum.org

About Dr. Richard Straub: After a 32-year career at IBM where Dr. Straub held various executive positions including those of Chief Learning Officer and Deputy General Manager for the European IBM PC business, Dr. Richard Straub jointly with his wife, Ilse founded the Global Peter Drucker Forum in 2009. The inaugural conference was held that year to honor Dr. Peter Drucker on what would have been his 100th birthday. The Forum is now in its 16th year and has become a globally recognized platform and reference for advancing the practice of management. In 2024 Dr. Richard Straub announced a flagship initiative spanning the five years to the 20th Forum in 2028 to reframe and renew management for the 21st century, under the title “The Next Management”.

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Prof. Benjamin Laker, Professor of Leadership and Postgraduate Research Director in the Department of Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour, and Reputation at Henley Business School, University of Reading, shares insights from his research, "The Benefits and Risks of Rehiring a Boomerang Employee," published in MIT Sloan Management Review. His research explores the strategic implications of rehiring former employees, highlighting both the advantages - such as familiarity with the organization and accelerated productivity - and the potential challenges, including cultural misalignment and changing expectations.

This discussion provides valuable perspectives for business leaders navigating talent management in an evolving workforce landscape.

Prof. Benjamin Laker is a distinguished scholar whose interdisciplinary research, supported by grantors such as the Leverhulme Trust and the British Academy, explores how leaders navigate global crises - including geopolitical unrest, climate change, and economic and health inequalities. His research has been published in top-tier journals, including the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Management Studies, Human Resource Management, Organizational Research Methods, European Journal of Operational Research, Business History, Harvard Business Review, and MIT Sloan Management Review.

The managerial insights derived from his research have led to the publication of five bestselling books, including Closing The Service Gap (Financial Times, 2023) and Job Crafting (The MIT Press, 2024), co-authored with the Editor-in-Chief of Long Range Planning.

Beyond academia, Prof. Laker contributes to The New York Times and Forbes, where he interviews global political leaders - including Malaysia’s Prime Minister - on socio-environmental strategy. He also advises Canadian and UK government administrations and participates in U.S. House Select Committee hearings, shaping legislative proposals presented to Congress.

He serves as an Associate Editor at the Journal of Business Research and reviews grant applications for the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Norwegian Research Council. Additionally, he holds a Visiting Professorship at the University of London, following a prior appointment at the University of Chicago (USA).

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Prof. Christian Busch, a business professor at USC Marshall School of Business and an affiliate researcher at the London School of Economics, shares key insights from his widely acclaimed book, The Serendipity Mindset: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck.

In this episode, Dr. Christian Busch reveals how unexpected encounters can shape our lives, expand our networks, and create new opportunities. Drawing from a decade of research across industries and cultures, he uncovers the secrets behind turning unpredictability into advantage. From social mobility in Africa to accidental business breakthroughs, he shows how people from all walks of life have leveraged chance moments for success. This episode offers a practical guide to developing serendipity as a life skill - helping us navigate uncertainty with purpose, joy, and opportunity.

Prof. Christian Busch's research focuses on purpose-driven leadership, sustainable innovation, and serendipity. His work has been published in esteemed journals such as the Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Management Studies, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Journal of Business Venturing, Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, and MIT Sloan Management Review. His insights have also been featured by leading media outlets, including the Financial Times, Forbes, and the BBC. Previously, Prof. Busch taught at New York University and the London School of Economics (LSE).

Prof. Busch has received multiple "Best Paper Awards" from the Academy of Management, along with the Masini Award for Innovative Scholarship. He serves on the Editorial Review Board of Academy of Management Perspectives and is a Guest Editor for a Strategic Management Journal Special Issue on "Serendipity, Chance, and Luck in Management and Strategy." Additionally, he is a blogger for Psychology Today, and a recognized "Subject Matter Expert" for the Academy of Management. He is the bestselling author of The Serendipity Mindset, a book praised by Arianna Huffington as “wise, exciting, and life-changing” and endorsed by Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, as providing “excellent practical guidance for all.” The book has been translated into 12 languages.

Prof. Christian Busch co-founded Leaders on Purpose and Sandbox Network, served as co-director of LSE's Innovation Lab, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Recognized in CAPITAL’s "Top 40 under 40" and the Thinkers50 Radar list, he won LSE’s Teaching Excellence Award in 2018. His experience spans business and consulting across multiple countries, and he has guest-lectured at top universities. A sought-after keynote speaker, he has spoken at the World Economic Forum, TED, and the Financial Times Summit, and collaborated with global firms like MasterCard, Siemens, and BCG. Prof. Busch holds a PhD and MSc in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Prof. Jeremy Alan Garlick, Director of the J. Masaryk Centre of International Studies and Associate Professor of International Relations and China Studies at Prague University of Economics and Business, shares key insights from his book “Advantage China: Agent of Change in an Era of Global Disruption.”

China’s growing influence is shaping global affairs across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America. But what drives China’s rise, and how should the West respond? Advantage China delves into these critical questions, examining the political, economic, and cultural forces at play. From domestic economic and demographic pressures to the expanding reach of the Belt and Road Initiative, Prof. Jeremy Garlick challenges Western misconceptions and advocates for a fresh perspective on the international political order, especially in the post-COVID-19 era.

Dr. Jeremy’s research primarily explores the Belt and Road Initiative, China's relations with Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), China-Middle East relations, and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He is also the author of Reconfiguring the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Geo-Economic Pipe Dreams Versus Geopolitical Realities (2021) and The Impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative: From Asia to Europe (2019).

Prof. Garlick holds a PhD in Political Science from Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic, and an MA in International Relations from Staffordshire University.

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Prof. Olav Sorenson, Joseph Jacobs Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, Professor of Strategy, and Faculty Director of the Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at UCLA Anderson School of Management, shares insights from his research on "The Causal Inference Problem: When Can Managers Use Data to Inform Decisions, and How Can Organization Design Help Them?"

Managers often rely on data to guide strategic decisions, but data alone does not always reveal clear cause-and-effect relationships. This challenge, known as the causal inference problem, arises when correlations in data do not necessarily imply causation. Prof. Olav Sorenson explores when managers can confidently use data to inform decisions and how organizational design can improve their ability to distinguish causation from mere association. By structuring organizations to facilitate controlled experimentation, encourage diverse data sources, and reduce biases, firms can make more reliable, evidence-based decisions, ultimately enhancing strategic outcomes.

Prof. Sorenson’s primary research focuses on economic geography, exploring how entrepreneurship shapes regional growth and competitiveness and why some regions are more supportive of entrepreneurs than others. Reflecting on his journey, he shares: "I was in graduate school in the mid-1990s at Stanford, in Silicon Valley, and it seemed like everybody and their brother was getting involved in a startup. That’s really what got me interested in entrepreneurship and in asking, ‘Why Silicon Valley?’ What made it different from other places?”

He has highlighted the unexpected consequences of social capital's critical role in entrepreneurial success. In recognition of his groundbreaking research, Prof. Sorenson was honored with the 2018 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research. Prof. Olav Sorenson is a distinguished scholar with over 100 published papers and nearly 400 research presentations on entrepreneurship, economic geography, and innovation. His work has been featured in top journals like Science, the American Journal of Sociology, and Strategic Management Journal. He currently serves as Faculty Research Director at UCLA Anderson’s Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, focusing on advancing entrepreneurial research and mentoring student ventures. Previously, he held esteemed positions at Yale, the University of Toronto, London Business School, and the University of Chicago, with visiting appointments at leading institutions worldwide.

Prof. Sorenson earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and his master’s and PhD from Stanford University. He has also been awarded an honorary doctorate from Aalborg University.

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Prof. Douglas Hannah, a distinguished researcher and Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, shares valuable insights from his research on “Beyond Prototypes: Rethinking Innovation in Complex Ecosystems.”

Prof. Hannah explores how innovation extends beyond the development of initial prototypes to thrive in complex ecosystems. He examines the challenges firms face in scaling innovations, coordinating across industries, and navigating uncertainty. Through case studies and research-driven insights, Prof. Hannah highlights strategies for managing interdependencies, fostering collaboration, and driving long-term success in dynamic markets.

He studies strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship in dynamic and ambiguous settings like cleantech, digital health, and pandemic-era supply chains and conducted his doctoral research at the Stanford Technology Ventures Program in the Management Science and Engineering Department at Stanford University. He later worked at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. He draws on and contributes to research and theory in economics, sociology, and psychology, employing a variety of research methods, including inductive field research and formal modeling.

Dr. Douglas Hannah holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University.

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Dr. Grieve Chelwa, Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Political Economy at The Africa Institute, shares valuable insights from his latest book, “Can Africans Do Economics?”

Can Africans Do Economics? explores the link between economic development and freedom in Africa, drawing on the ideas of leaders like Thomas Sankara and Julius Nyerere. Informed by scholars such as Dr. Grieve Chelwa and Ndongo Samba Sylla, it redefines development as emancipation, not just growth. Blending history with policy, the book advocates for transformative, Africa-centered strategies over foreign-led interventions.

Dr. Chelwa has previously served as Director of Research at The New School and Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. Prof. Chelwa is an inaugural postdoctoral fellow at Harvard’s Center for African Studies and a non-resident Senior Fellow at Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. His scholarly work has been published in top-tier journals like the Journal of Economic Literature, Applied Economics Letters, Social Science & Medicine, Daedalus: Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Economy and Society, PLOS ONE, British Medical Journal, Energy Policy, and the South African Journal of Economics.

Dr. Chelwa’s research has received support from prestigious foundations such as the Carnegie Foundation, the Gates Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and the Open Society Foundations. As a recognized expert on African economic issues, his commentary has been featured in leading media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, CGTN, BBC, Mail & Guardian, People’s Dispatch, Lusaka Times, and Business Day. In 2023, he joined the advisory board of Economists For Future. Recently, he was appointed as a Commissioner to the Jubilee Commission on the Debt and Development Crisis in the Global South, chaired by Nobel laureate economist Prof. Joseph E. Stiglitz.

Dr. Chelwa holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Cape Town, focusing on the economics of tobacco control in Africa. He also holds a Master's in Economics from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Zambia.

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Prof. Laura Doering, a distinguished researcher and educator from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, shares insights from her research on "Was It Me or Was It Gender Discrimination? How Women Respond to Ambiguous Incidents at Work."

This study explores how professional women experience and respond to ambiguous incidents of potential gender discrimination. Findings reveal that such ambiguity leads to internal struggles and influences workplace actions, with women often adjusting their own behavior rather than addressing the issue openly.

Prof. Laura is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management and is cross-appointed in the Department of Sociology. As an economic sociologist, she examines how interactions and social psychological processes shape outcomes for households, organizations, and markets. Her research has been published in the American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, Sociological Science, Sociology of Development, and Journal of Business Venturing. Professor Doering’s research and writing has appeared in The New York Times, BBC News, The Globe and Mail, Salon, and other outlets. Prof. Laura earned her MA and PhD in Sociology and Business Administration from the University of Chicago, an MA in International Social Development from the University of South Wales, and a BA in Psychological & Brain Sciences from Dartmouth College, where she received a top distinction award for her work.

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