{"product_id":"at-the-helm-memoirs-of-a-change-agent-a-memoir-by-krishnamurthy-v-hardcover","title":"At The Helm: Memoirs of a Change Agent: A Memoir by Krishnamurthy V. [Hardcover]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAt The Helm\u003c\/em\u003e is a candid memoir by V. Krishnamurthy, chronicling his transformative journey from a technician in Madras to leading three of India's most significant public sector enterprises: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Maruti Udyog (now Maruti Suzuki), and Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book delves into his strategic interventions that turned around these organizations during challenging times, emphasizing leadership, innovation, and resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eKrishnamurthy reflects on his experiences in the Union Planning Commission and his tenure with the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, offering insights into public sector reforms and policy-making.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis narrative provides a blueprint for effective management and public sector revitalization in India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books\/about\/At_The_Helm.html?id=qhEDBAAAQBAJ\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books\/about\/At_The_Helm.html?id=qhEDBAAAQBAJ\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eV. Krishnamurthy, born in 1925 in Karuveli, Tamil Nadu, was a distinguished Indian technocrat and civil servant.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe played pivotal roles in steering BHEL, Maruti Udyog, and SAIL to prominence, earning him the moniker \"turnaround specialist.\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBeyond his corporate achievements, Krishnamurthy served on various esteemed institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Management (Ahmedabad and Bangalore), Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi), and Xavier Institute of Management (Bhubaneswar).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe was also a member of the National Advisory Council and held significant positions in the Union Planning Commission.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eConferred with the Padma Vibhushan in 2007, his legacy continues to inspire public sector management and industrial development in India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255597719738,"sku":"34JCWSSU9-Used","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/hyyy.jpg?v=1761066241","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/at-the-helm-memoirs-of-a-change-agent-a-memoir-by-krishnamurthy-v-hardcover","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}