From MD Tata Steel, Mr T V Narendran.

“The foundations of this group was built on a strong set of values and principles. Many of us joined the group because of what it stood for more than for what it did . We continued working in the group not because of what we achieved but because of how we achieved it . The true character of an organisation is demonstrated  by how it behaves when its values and principles are tested . Donn and Gautam have been closely associated with the group from the inside and outside . They have been proud of their association with the group and what it stood for. They are passionate about their values and beliefs and these are congruent with the values and beliefs of the Tata Group .

 So it is only natural that they create such an impact with this programme . Everyone from Tata Steel who has gone through this programme has been tremendously impressed and moved by the experience . It has helped clarify their thoughts and reaffirmed their values . It has helped them connect with why they are here in the first place and reinforced the role they can play in upholding the legacy . It has also reminded them that at a fundamental level leadership is about trust and credibility, values and principles .

Many of the participants who attended this programme have written to me to say that it has been one of the best and most valuable programmes they have attended. So it is quickly becoming one of the more important leadership development programmes in Tata Steel.

T V Narendran Managing Director, Tata Steel Ltd. ”

From MD Tata Projects, Mr. Vinayak K Deshpande

“ The most precious heritage that Tata Group has endowed is the non-negotiable belief in certain values - capturing the deep roots and careful nurturing of the Tata way — a philosophy of integrity, trust, mentoring and empowerment.  The focus being on the value of investment, not on the cost of investment transforming “The Power Of Good” into “The Power For Good” and being Genuine than just Generous.

The long association of Donn and Gautam with the Group and their passion in imparting / cultivating the beliefs and instilling the values makes them invaluable apostles in your journey of being the integral part of the Group.  They leave a lasting imprint by their highly refined approach on the Tata Group philosophy.

My Colleagues who participated in this programme have been immensely engrained and enriched with the clear understanding of Tata Culture and Tata Way of conceiving a value centered approach towards playing their part in the Tata Group.   This experience has fortified their belief on the fundamental philosophy of this great conglomerate in demonstrating Leadership through values and principles.

They have highly appreciated this programme and have reckoned to make it an essential leadership development programme at Tata Projects.

-- Vinayak Deshpande, Managing Director, Tata Projects Ltd.”