Sawan Jasoliya

What you can't imagine when you go from Production Manager to Plant Manager... As a Production Manager, you feel like you already see the whole plant. You see processes, shifts, indicators, costs and tons. But when you get to Plant Manager... You realize that was just one part of the game. What you don't imagine is that: Now you represent the entire plant, up, down, and out. The problems do not end at the mill... they start with the community, the union, the customers, the environment. You don't report figures... You deliver results to a country, to a corporation that expects total vision. You don't just manage resources... you answer for what a plant spends and produces that invoices $700,000 USD daily. You're no longer part of the pressure. You are the one who absorbs it, filters it and transforms it into decisions. And the most difficult thing is not to get there. It is to keep going. Because sustaining yourself as a Plant Manager requires more than results. Requ...

Leadership is not one-size-fits-all—it evolves with culture, values, and historical influences. Across the globe, leaders shape their impact through unique approaches, from the bold innovation of the United States to the deep-rooted resilience of Nigeria and the collaborative spirit of Canada. Whether it's Japan’s harmony-driven decision-making, Germany’s precision and structure, or India’s adaptability in dynamic environments, each leadership style offers valuable lessons. By understanding these diverse approaches, you can refine your own leadership strategy, drawing inspiration from the world's best. Here’s how leaders around the world create lasting impact. United States:  Drive and Innovation Focus on results and encourage bold ideas. Empower teams to take risks and think big. Japan:  Consensus and Harmony Foster collaboration through collective decision-making. Value respect and balance team goals with individual input. France:  Vision and Reflection Combine strategi...

Some call it passion, others may call it obsession—but for me, sharing my experiences is a way of giving back. Let me tell you why. A Solid Foundation That Shaped Me My first decade in the industry was spent in the newly established cement plants of a corporate giant. These plants were later taken over by another major player, but the foundation they laid in me remained rock-solid. Afterward, I transitioned to different organizations, most of them standalone plants (single plants owned by their respective companies). Every time I joined a new plant, I carried forward the lessons and practices that shaped me during those formative years. And I’ll say this without hesitation—my foundational years gave me a clear edge, allowing me to approach challenges with confidence and proven strategies. I remain forever grateful to my first organization for instilling in me the power of preventive maintenance, workplace organization through 5S, and structured problem-solving. The Common Surprise Fro...