E2 | Driving Sustainable Change with Anu Kalia

Radical Transformation

In this episode of Radical Transformation, Mike Swetman talks to Anu Kalia, EMEA Strategy and Transformation Director at Reliance Worldwide Corporation.

Anu is a seasoned professional in delivering strategy, M&A, and transformational change, and develops high-performing teams. Anu emphasises the importance of consistency and credibility building in his line of work. They explore the concept of radical transformation and its impact on organisations using real-life examples, including Anu's involvement in transformation programs at Reliance Worldwide Corporation.

Anu reflects on the lessons learned from the 2008 financial crash, where he dealt with substantial losses and focused on core business strategies. He provides valuable perspectives on interpersonal skills assessment, building networks, and overcoming integration challenges in business acquisitions. He also emphasises the significance of diversity, creating future opportunities, and the role of role models in driving sustainable change. Anu also discusses the importance of continuous improvement, culture change, and the essential quality of humility as the key enabler for successful transformation.

In this episode you will hear:

• What radical transformation means and how is it perceived by those undergoing change
• Lessons learned from the 2008 financial crash, particularly in managing significant losses and focusing on core business
• The importance of building high-performing teams and maintaining composure during challenging times
• How does Anu assesses interpersonal skills in candidates
• How to build networks
• When and how to address integration challenges in business acquisitions

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Radical Transformation is the podcast series where we talk to the leaders transforming the future of their organisations and changing the way we live and work.

In a rapidly changing world, our discussions focus on the insights learned along the way by our guests, their backgrounds, the challenges they are overcoming and the trends they are setting.

This podcast is for people who want an edge when transforming their own organisations and are looking for insight and inspiration from other industries.