Ravi Sreedharan, President, Indian School Of Development Management
- Ravi is the president of the Indian School of Development Management.
- He has worked in the corporate world for 24 years in Dubai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, in Cairo.
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Overview
In the latest episode of “The Brand Called You,” Ravi Sreedharan, President of the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) with over two decades of corporate experience in cities like Dubai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Cairo, shares his inspiring journey of transitioning to the social sector. He talks about the pivotal role of the Azim Premji Foundation in reshaping his vision and the establishment of ISDM to address the unique challenges in the social sector. Ravi highlights the critical need for development management and innovative philanthropy to create a lasting social impact. Listen to this engaging conversation to learn more about Ravi’s insights on leadership, societal challenges, and the future of development management.
00:39- About Ravi Sreedharan
- Ravi is the president of the Indian School of Development Management.
- He has worked in the corporate world for 24 years in Dubai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, in Cairo.
17:21- What role does private philanthropy play in the work of ISDM and the broader social sector?
- ISDM heavily depends on private philanthropy to build and sustain its organization, working towards becoming financially self-reliant within five years.
- ISDM influences philanthropy through the Center of Excellence on Philanthropy for Inclusive Development, engaging with top philanthropists to reimagine and enhance the impact of philanthropic efforts.
- ISDM collaborates with philanthropists to create a Knowledge Institute, providing high-quality, triangulated data to support informed decision-making aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
23:57- Where do you see development, management, and ISDM leading the whole process in the next few years?
- Many more millions, if not billions, will come out of poverty, margins, and abuse, indicating a greater impact of social sector organizations working seamlessly with the state and markets.
- Development management will become mainstream, similar to how MBAs are recognized today, with parents proud to send their kids to study it, and youngsters aspiring to pursue it.
- The country will have several thousand schools of development management, marking a significant success for ISDM.
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- Ravi is the president of the Indian School of Development Management.
- He has worked in the corporate world for 24 years in Dubai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, in Cairo.
