“Road to Business Excellence” by Shrikant N Pangarkar emerges as a vital guide for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) leaders who dream of building successful and sustainable ventures. Drawing from the author’s extensive experience in engineering and business management, this book is a concise yet powerful roadmap tailored to address the unique challenges faced by SMEs. It meticulously outlines the journey from ideation to execution, shedding light on the reasons behind the high failure rate—nearly 50%—among startups and how these can be proactively mitigated.
The author emphasizes that achieving business excellence is not just about processes, but also about the people behind them. By fostering a strong, motivated team and offering leadership that empowers rather than dictates, entrepreneurs can build organizations that thrive like living organisms—responsive, resilient, and growth-oriented. The book offers a structured approach, guiding readers through the foundational steps, potential pitfalls, and practical strategies to ensure continued progress.
What sets this book apart is its human-centric approach. Shrikant N Pangarkar encourages leaders to look beyond operations and numbers and focus on the people who drive the business forward. With clarity and brevity, he defines the essence of “Business Excellence” and how it can be achieved through consistent effort, strategic planning, and the right leadership ethos.
This release is not just a publication—it is a contribution to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, aiming to reduce SME mortality and boost the success rate of new ventures. For aspiring and existing SME leaders, “Road to Business Excellence” offers a beacon of guidance, rooted in decades of cross-industry expertise and leadership insight.
With a stellar background including a BE in Mechanical Engineering, M.Tech from IIT Mumbai, and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, followed by a distinguished 34-year career in engineering and executive roles, Shrikant N Pangarkar brings unmatched authority and authenticity to the subject. This book is his way of giving back—sharing lessons learned, strategies proven, and inspiration earned over a lifetime of leadership.
