Returning to India — Navigating Work Culture

Akhil Jain

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Returning to India — Navigating Work Culture
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3,600
60 mins

Moving back to India is as much a cultural transition as a career one and the work environment can feel very different from what you're used to abroad. I've lived this shift myself, returning from the US and now working at AWS in Delhi, and I'll help you prepare for it so you can hit the ground running.

Over 18+ years across the US and India, I've worked inside both service and product companies (IBM, Infosys, Informatica, AWS) and seen how team dynamics, communication styles, hierarchy and expectations differ between the two markets.

In this call, I'll help you with:

  • Key differences in workplace culture, communication, and hierarchy between the US/West and India
  • How to adjust your management and collaboration style for Indian teams and organizations
  • Setting realistic expectations around work pace, processes and decision-making
  • Common friction points returning professionals face and how to handle them gracefully
  • Practical mindset shifts to help you settle in faster and build credibility with new colleagues

You'll walk away better prepared for the transition and more confident about thriving in the Indian work environment, not just surviving it.