You cannot mandate philanthropy. It has to come from within, and when it does, it is deeply satisfying. Azim Premji deeplymandatephilanthropy Change image and share on social
The three ordinary things that we often don't pay enough attention to, but which I believe are the drivers of all success, are hard work, perseverance, and basic honesty. Azim Premji attentionbasicdriver Change image and share on social
We've always seen ourselves as Indian. We've never seen ourselves as Hindus or Muslims or Christians or Buddhists. Azim Premji buddhistchristianhave Change image and share on social
The important thing about outsourcing or global sourcing is that it becomes a very powerful tool to leverage talent, improve productivity and reduce work cycles. Azim Premji cycleglobalimportant Change image and share on social
You must get engaged with people who are far less privileged than you. I think you must devote your time if not your resources... Because it is very, very important from the point of view of the development of our country. Azim Premji countrydevelopmentdevote share on social
Our experience is that it is not terribly difficult to do business in China. But the issue is, how much stability do you have in terms of what you negotiate up front and when you've got your feet and your investments on the ground. Azim Premji businesschinadifficult share on social
I think the most important reason for our success is that very early in our quest into globalisation, we invested in people - and we have done that consistently and particularly in the service business. Azim Premji businessconsistentlyearly share on social
You cannot underestimate the value of luck in success in life. And I've really learned to appreciate that. Azim Premji havelearnlife Change image and share on social
I can speak English. I can speak Hindi. I can understand one or two other languages. Azim Premji englishhindilanguage Change image and share on social
Colleges produce more sports therapists than engineers. Perhaps because America is a sporty country: a lot of outdoors. Azim Premji americacollegecountry Change image and share on social
