The theme of Mr Giuliani's keynote address was 'Principles of Leadership', which have been his guideposts throughout his career including his tenure as the 107th Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001. Under his leadership, New York City went from being known as "ungovernable and unmanageable" to being an international symbol of urban renaissance. And on September 11, 2001, when he was faced with one of the toughest challenges, Giuliani emerged as America's steadiest hand, leading the city and the nation through the worst domestic disaster in our history.

In his speech, Giuliani outlined some of the leadership practices he adopted which can be used successfully by anyone in any and every situation. Whether dealing with a catastrophe or handling complicated people-related issues or assembling a brilliant team, Giuliani has relied on a systematic and methodical approach that can work for any manager. 'Leadership', according to Giuliani works both ways — it is a privilege which carries with it responsibility — from imposing a structure suitable to an organisation's purpose, to forming a team of people who bring out the best in each other or to taking calculated risks.

Giuliani enunciated his six principles of leadership namely, a strong set of beliefs, being an optimist, working with courage, being prepared, communicating effectively and lastly encouraging team work.

Sir Dorab Tata Memorial Lecture has been instituted by the Trust, in 1960, to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Sir Dorabji Tata. The lecture series is delivered, on invitation, by eminent persons in public life, drawn from any country, on subjects of their choice.

The first Dorab Tata Memorial Lecture in 1960 was delivered by Sir Oliver Franks (later Lord Franks), and amongst those who followed were Lord Morrison; Mr JC Shah, Chief Justice of India; the Nobel Laureate economist Sir Arthur Lewis; the renowned scientist, Dr Dillon Ripley, head of the Smithsonian Institution; Sir George Porter, Nobel Laureate and director of the Royal Institution in London; Mr Bernard Levin, eminent British journalist and author; Sir John Thomson, British High Commissioner of India and Great Britain's permanent representative to the United Nations from 1982 to 1987; Dr Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State, USA, and Nobel Laureate; Rt Hon Lord Bingham of Cornhill, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales; Rt Hon Lord Peter Carrington, Ex-Chairman, Conservative Party & Ex-Secretary-General, NATO; and Professor Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate.