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In this episode, Sujatha and Deepak speak to Sonali Srivastava, founder and CEO of ANODE Governance Lab to uncover the intricacies of Gram panchayats as organisations - their role in Indian society and governance; their transformative potential and changes in Gram Panchayats over the years. They also discuss the different Organisation Development processes, Change Management processes that Sonali has worked with a few Gram Panchayats; their impact on the Gram Panchayats as an organisation and societal institution. Finally, the conversation also touches upon the leadership qualities that cut across corporate, social and civic spaces.
Resources

  1. Panchayat Raj, M.K. Gandhi 
  2. IDR Explains Local Democracy, IDR 
  3. Gram Panchayat Organisation Development (GPOD) Framework, Anode

Credits: Hosted by Deepak Menon & Sujatha Rao

Mixed & Edited by Prashanth Venkateshan

Production Support from Sowmya Karun and Bhuvana Shiva

Cover Art by Sanjali Ranjan

Intro & Outro Music by Derek Clegg

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