The global recession of 2008-09 has been a defining event in the modern history of global politics, national economies and corporate businesses. While its most visible manifestation has been the transition from a decade of Asian ascendancy to a new decade of Asian leadership, it has also brought with it a new reality – the post-recession reality of managing surging capital flows, of trade & currency wars, of a new globalization versus nationalism debate and of an unprecedented dose of economics in politics & government in business.

People Matters talks to thought leaders from the NHRDN Conference 2010 to understand what they make of this new reality and discuss key trends, practices and imperatives for businesses, organizations and leaders.