Book Title: Everything Starts at the Top: Building Boards of the Future
Author(s): Srinath Sridharan and Agamjeet Dang
Publisher: Rupa Publications India
Number of Pages: 224
ISBN: 9376462637
Date Published: Aug. 10, 2026
Book Review
In their latest book, “Everything Starts at the Top: Building Boards of the Future“, authors Srinath Sridharan and Agamjeet Dang deliver a timely look at corporate governance, focusing on India’s rapidly shifting business landscape. The authors argue that corporate boards can no longer rely on routine quarterly check-ins or basic compliance checklists. Instead, today’s directors must actively anticipate interconnected risks—ranging from artificial intelligence and cyber threats to sudden policy shifts—before these vulnerabilities escalate into public crises.
The book’s strongest asset is its refreshingly candid look at internal boardroom dynamics. It tackles uncomfortable corporate realities head-on, including the digital literacy gap among experienced directors, the subtle pressure founders exert over independent voices, and the widespread practice of hiring famous figures for prestige rather than actual expertise. By grounding its guidance in crucial topics like succession planning, continuous director learning, and risk architecture, the book provides a highly practical framework for long-term organizational health.
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On a critical note, the book occasionally repeats its central warnings, revisiting high-level themes of uncertainty and governance drift when a tighter, more direct summary would suffice. Furthermore, readers outside heavily regulated or Indian corporate environments may find certain policy discussions less relevant to their daily operations. Even so, its foundational message—that true institutional resilience requires proactive, courageous leadership at the top—makes it an insightful and necessary read for modern executives.
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