Interview: Bigger and better: The power of the growth mindset Written by Annie Makoff-Clark Tuesday 14 November 2023 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email A steep learning curve led CMgr of the Year nominee Harish Kathiresan to score £18m in funding for innovative ideas to transform the water sector – all within a few months of his new role Interested in becoming Chartered? Learn more There’s a quote by Gandhi that Harish Kathiresan, innovation strategy manager at United Utilities, strives to live by: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, and learn as if you were to live forever.” From the very start of his career, Harish has operated with a growth mindset. And the chance to keep developing is what inspires him most about the work he does. “I see every day as a new learning opportunity,” he says. “That really gets me up in the mornings.” Tips for adopting a growth mindset - Member-exclusive video Want to develop a growth mindset? Focus on these four areas Want to learn more about how Harish transformed the water sector? Login or register below for Free Instant Access We’re carrying out essential system maintenance between 12 - 19 January 2026. During this time, some CMI services will be temporarily unavailable, including new friend registrations. Please check back from 19th January - we look forward to welcoming you! Find out more Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Log in Interview At CMI, we’re hugely privileged to have contributed to many people’s management and leadership journeys. Take a look back at some of the people we’ve interviewed for some top tips and exclusive insight. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
