XLRI’s AURORA 4.0 has turned the spotlight on product management in the polycrisis era, examining how businesses and leaders respond to a world shaped by multiple overlapping challenges.

Key facts

  • XLRI hosted AURORA 4.0.
  • The theme focused on product management.
  • The event explored the polycrisis era.
  • The discussion centered on leadership and strategy amid uncertainty.

Focus of AURORA 4.0

The event centered on the evolving role of product management at a time when organizations face economic, technological, environmental, and geopolitical pressures simultaneously. By framing the discussion around the polycrisis era, AURORA 4.0 highlighted the need for adaptive thinking and resilient decision-making.

Why the theme matters

Product managers today are expected to operate in conditions where disruption is constant and interconnected. The theme reflects a broader shift in management thinking, where innovation must be balanced with risk awareness, agility, and long-term value creation.

XLRI’s broader conversation

With AURORA 4.0, XLRI has contributed to a wider conversation on how future leaders can navigate complexity. The focus on product management underscores the growing importance of cross-functional leadership in responding to rapid change.