Utkarsh Rai is Vice President Software, Infinera and Managing Director, Infinera India. He is also an angel investor for start-ups. Utkarsh is a recipient of the Udyog Rattan Award and has several books under his belt. He is passionate about many things in his life like globetrotting, learning about different histories and cultures and fitness. For more information, contact him at utkarshrai@yahoo. com or visit http://www. utkarshrai. com.
Hard work is necessary for a job, but not sufficient for career growth. Given that workplace dynamics are ever-changing, one needs to anticipate and prepare for the impending twists and turns in one’s career. Lack of understanding of managing key relationships can lead to frustration in one’s career. Being in a hurry to rise, people often ignore to hone this skill, focusing too much on their subject matter expertise. Faster, Smarter, Higher provides clever and critical tips on how to manage various key relationships at work.