Mumbai: SP Mandali's Prin L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool) and Lead from the Back (LfB) have signed a strategic agreement to promote the LfB leadership philosophy, inspired by the book authored by former Tata Motors CEO Ravi Kant.

The signing ceremony at WeSchool's Mumbai campus brought together senior leadership from both sides, reaffirming a shared commitment to embed the LfB philosophy in leadership education globally, a statement said.

In his address, Group Director of WeSchool, Uday Salunkhe, highlighted the institution's focus on “leading with purpose” and its alignment with Kant's principles. The partnership aims to develop leaders who create value for organisations and society.

Kant shared his vision of empowering teams through the “lead from the back” approach, noting its potential to foster high-impact teams capable of achieving ambitious goals.

The agreement includes collaborative initiatives such as leadership workshops, curated sessions for faculty and students, short-term programs, research projects, and integration of LfB insights into WeSchool's curriculum.

The partnership marks a significant step in redefining leadership education, aiming to cultivate a new generation of leaders skilled in building empowered, purpose-driven teams.