First published 2021
Nandan Nilekani presents the Live Enterprise operating model that transformed Infosys into an agile digital ecosystem. Rather than relying on isolated trends like digital transformation or design thinking, Nilekani argues for a comprehensive approach that enables large organizations to evolve with market changes while maintaining scale. The model combines startup agility with enterprise stability, addressing the unique challenges of transforming complex businesses. Nilekani demonstrates how this framework helped Infosys not just survive the COVID crisis but achieve strong financial performance through rapid adaptation. The book provides both theoretical foundations and actionable steps for immediate implementation, showing leaders how to build organizations that learn continuously and respond quickly to unpredictable market conditions.
Genres: business, economics, non-fiction, 21st-century, management
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enterprise-stability, startup-culture
Setting: India
Period: 21st-century
240 pages · Hardcover · McGraw Hill