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Bala is a recognized thought leader, a sought-after speaker, and a respected Fortune 500 C-Suite Executive. Bala currently serves as Chairman and Board Director for Balmer Lawrie – Van Leer Limited, a public industrial manufacturer. He also serves as a Director on the Columbus Council for World Affairs board, an education-driven Columbus, USA-based organization. Bala's passion for giving back to his profession is exemplified by his service on the Center for Executive Compensation Board in Washington, D.C., and serving on Gartner's CHRO Global Leadership Board. Bala is an NACD Certified Corporate Director (the highest corporate director recognition in the U.S.) and is passionate about advancing the highest standards of boardroom excellence. Bala is Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Greif, Inc. a 147-year-old global leader in industrial packaging products and services operating over 270 locations in 40+ countries across 4 continents. He is focused on delivering a world-class, diverse, and engaged workforce that can execute on Greif’s global vision of best in class service.
Bala Sathyanarayanan
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Apply these expert strategies to improve team collaboration and project outcomes. Effective communication is vital to successful project planning, whether you manage a remote team or commute to work in person from the office each day. It will deliver rewarding results and move the company forward. Ensuring everyone on your team and across departments stays on the same page is especially important when working together on collaborative projects. Below, 15 Fast Company Executive Board experts share their strategies to create effective communication channels and workflows between designers, engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders.
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13 tips to elevate your brand reputation with clarity and confidence. Whether you are a new business owner in the industry or you've been at it for years, managing public relations can often feel like a balancing act—especially when your company is either unveiling a new product or handling a crisis. When hiring a professional PR team is not in the current budget, there are still several strategies you can implement to ensure your messaging remains effective and your brand’s reputation stays intact. Here, 13 leading experts from Fast Company Executive Board each explore one best practice that can be immediately applied to elevate your brand's PR efforts.
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Learn to lead with confidence and teach others to do the same. You don't need to have all the right answers to be an effective leader. It’s about fostering a work environment where your team can thrive and collaborate on discovering better solutions. Executive coaching can help leaders develop a more adaptive and insightful leadership style, enabling them to better support their team’s growth and navigate complex challenges. From refining the corporate decision-making process to improving their interpersonal skills, coaching can have a profound impact on any leader's journey. Below, 15 thought leaders from Fast Company Executive Board each share their experiences with executive coaching, how it transformed their leadership style, and why they highly recommend it to other managers.
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As you guide your teams across borders and continents, remember that cultural differences are not roadblocks.
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Redefining the paradigm of "work-life balance" can unlock a new level of team performance and job satisfaction.
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Nov 27, 2024
In a constantly evolving world, the leaders who thrive are not those who claim to have all the answers, but those who are bold enough to ask the right questions.
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Greif
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Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.