Leading with humility on a global scale: A conversation with Abhijit Dubey

This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by NTT DATA’s Global CEO Abhijit Dubey. With a career spanning multiple continents and industries, Abhijit now leads NTT DATA into an exciting new phase of growth. Tammy and Abhijit explore his leadership journey, the values that guide him, the challenge of impostor syndrome, and AI agents in the workforce.

Highlights from the episode include:

• Strategies to overcome impostor syndrome. Abhijit shares three helpful tips: ask questions, solicit input when faced with tough decisions and surround yourself with capable leaders who complement your strengths and make up for your weaknesses.‍
• Address the questions people are afraid to ask. Abhijit explains that if colleagues expect you to tackle an issue and you don’t, that omission will stick with them more than anything you say. Tammy adds that her marketing background informs her approach, stressing that repetition is key to making messages stick.
• 2025 will be the inflection year for AI. Tammy and Abhijit revisit their shared history in Silicon Valley during the dot-com boom and bust era, noting how today’s AI hype cycle mirrors the past. They discuss the promise of agentic AI with Abhijit urging organizations to prepare for a future where AI agents work alongside human colleagues.

Check out the full episode to hear more about continuous learning in leadership, the power of admitting when you’re wrong and Abhijit’s predictions for our AI future.

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