IOD Blog Archive - Apr 2026

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  Driven by Purpose, Defined by Impact: A Holistic Vision for Leadership, Well-being, and Enduring Institutions

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Mrs. Neerja Birla

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  Education can transform lives. Not only intellectually, but also emotionally and socially. However, I do believe that academic excellence alone does not ensure well-being. Many young people are navigating stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges silently.

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  IOD News: University of York (UoY) and the Institute of Directors (IOD), India Signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

  By- Institute of Directors

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  The collaboration is aimed at strengthening professional capabilities and fostering engagement across academia and industry, both in the United Kingdom and in India, including the University of York's forthcoming campus in Mumbai.

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  IOD Interview - Why ESG must Move from Good Intentions to the Heart of Board Strategy

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Prof. Charlie Jeffery

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  Because organisations are now operating in an environment where good intentions alone are no longer enough. Stakeholders want to know not only what an institution says it stands for, but how seriously it governs itself, how it manages risk, and whether its values are truly reflected in decision making.

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  Confronting Environmental, Social and Technological Irresponsibility

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  Many directors face a dilemma. They may feel they are endeavouring to be socially and environmentally responsible. A company might have CSR and/or ESG policies, invest in pollution reduction initiatives and appear to satisfy legislative and regulatory requirements in jurisdictions in which it operates.

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  IOD Special Talk - Reframing Responsibility : CSR, ESG and the Boardroom Imperative

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- O. P. Bhatt

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  We meet at a moment of undeniable consequence. The stresses on our planet are no longer abstract projections; they are immediate, visible, and deeply disruptive. Climate volatility, environmental degradation, and geopolitical instability together define the context within which businesses now operate.

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  IOD Special Talk - CSR in Transition: From Obligation to Impact

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Sanjay Singh, IAS (Retd.)

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  The subject before us, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is by no means unfamiliar. Yet, over time, the very meaning of CSR has undergone a profound transformation. What was once understood as a largely philanthropic or compliance driven function has now become an integral component of the broader ESG framework.

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  Clarity Competes

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Mr. Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  The book's most compelling contribution lies in what Mukhopadhyay calls the “cost–value paradox.” Organisations, in their pursuit of efficiency, often end up eroding the very value they seek to create.

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  The Executive Edge

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Dr. Ramesh Bairi

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  The Executive Edge is a timely and pragmatic leadership guide that addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing today's executives: how to sustain strategic clarity amid uncertainty, drive resilient performance, and inspire teams to deliver lasting impact.

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  IOD Special Talk - Can We Continue Business as Usual?

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Radhika Rastogi, IAS

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  In gatherings such as these, one often senses the quiet fatigue that follows a series of intense deliberations. Yet, I have always believed that moments of fatigue are also moments of honesty. They compel us to ask whether what we are saying is truly engaging, or merely familiar.

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  IOD Special Talk - From Compliance to Conscience: Embedding CSR into Institutional DNA

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Dr. Ashwini Bhide, IAS

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  Apr 08, 2026

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  The idea of CSR, as has been rightly alluded to, is deeply rooted in the principle of trusteeship, a concept most eloquently articulated by Mahatma Gandhi. It is a principle that views institutions not merely as economic entities, but as custodians of societal resources.

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