The Good Indian Employee's Guide
To Surviving a Lala Company
By Rajiv Gupta
Published by HarperCollins
#1 Most Gifted Book on Amazon
About the Book
The Good Indian Employee’s Guide to Surviving a Lala Company is an essential read for anyone navigating the unique landscape of Indian family-owned businesses. Written by Rajiv Gupta, a corporate veteran with over 30 years of experience, this book is packed with candid insights, practical advice, and... Read More
About the Author
Rajiv Gupta was born in a business family and is an alumnus of BITS Pilani, FMS Delhi, and Harvard Business School. In a career spanning thirty years, he has worked with both family-owned businesses and global multinational corporations. In his role... Read More
“There are many books on corporate czars but none on small businesses of India, which Rajiv figuratively describes as Lalaland. The Book depicts struggles, innovativeness and coping mechanisms of owners and employees combined with very imaginative use of cartoon illustrations. The book makes you laugh and cry at the follies and foibles of Lalas beautifully. An eminently readable book.”
Subhash Chandra Garg, IAS.
Former Finance Secretary, Govt. Of India
Book Reviews
While this book is targeted at employees, it can serve as a mirror to business owners and their coterie to help them see how their behavior is seen by others. This might help them to answer the question they often ask, "Why can’t we become like Tatas, Unilever, Godrej, M&M or Marico?”. Or “Why can’t we attract top talent when we are willing to pay higher salaries than them?”
R. Gopalkrishnan
Author & Business Commentator.
Former Executive Director TATA Motors
What stands out in this landmark book is illustrating what actually happens on the ground in many of them and its impact on business and everyone associated with it. It thus provides a converse way to learn, the ‘all important’ lesson - how not to conduct oneself as owners.
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Employees would also find extremely useful tips that can make the crucial difference between a failed and a highly successful career at a family business.”
Dr. Bhimaraya Metri
Director, Indian Institute of Management Nagpur
