In this episode, Pranav Kothari is in conversation with Seema Bansal, Partner and Director at Boston Consulting Group. Seema leads BCG's Social Impact practice in Asia Pacific and is a member of the firm's People & Organization and Public Sector Practices.
In the conversation, Seema and Pranav talk about the role of consultants in India's development journey. Using the example of school mergers in multiple states, Seema highlights the challenges of implementing large-scale education reforms with governments. She and Pranav also discuss the need for clarity in desired educational outcomes for successful reform and the importance of consensus-building and advocacy among stakeholders.