From quick-start managed spaces to built-to-suit campuses, footprint strategy now shapes speed and brand. This conversation looks at hybrid norms, amenity stacks that lift productivity, security-by-design for regulated work, and data on what actually improves collaboration and retention in centers of 500 to 5,000 people.
With prime hubs near capacity, leaders are testing new cities for cost, talent, and retention gains. This panel evaluates readiness on infrastructure, universities, and vendor ecosystems, playbooks for hub-and-spoke models, and how to maintain culture and delivery quality when teams are distributed across multiple locations.
India’s rulebook is moving in favor of global insourcing, from export-benefit clarity to state-level incentives. This discussion examines what already works, what still slows set-ups and expansions, and the next five fixes that would lower friction, de-risk compliance, and keep India the easiest place to build and run a GCC.
In today’s hyper-connected, globalized business environment, managing relationships across diverse geographies demands more than transactional interactions. It requires fostering a culture that balances urgency with empathy, debate with creativity, and conflict with collaboration. Is the traditional “war-room” mindset the catalyst for seamless teamwork, or does it hinder innovation? How do leaders ignite and sustain powerful conversations that fuel breakthrough ideas? This discussion explores the delicate art of managing global relationships to unlock business value and build resilient, innovative teams.