The concept of “jugaad,” a term I grew up with in India and regularly applied during my computer engineering studies there, profoundly embodies the spirit of frugal innovation. “Jugaad” is a...
Adopting Agile methodologies can often be challenging, especially in corporate environments where dependencies on non-Agile team members and rigid organizational structures can dilute Agile’s core principles of flexibility, continuous improvement,...
Many people narrate their lives through stories encapsulating their experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. While stories serve as powerful tools for communication and connection, enabling us to share insights and resonate...
Uncovering the power of process mining with generative AI can constructively disrupt how we understand and optimize processes across various industries, including healthcare. We will explore this here with some...
In the age of digital transformation, the wellness industry is ripe for innovation. The Wellness-as-a-Service (WaaS) concept is emerging as a transformative approach, blending technology, personalized health, and continuous care...
This writing, one of countless others, may not be fully captured by my words. Still, on this Women’s Day, I aspire to shed light on “Nari Shakti” – “Women Power,”...
Being a proponent of innovation and having acquired experience by working in business functions ranging from Business Operations, R&D, HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Manufacturing, Product Management & Launches, and practically...
Data mesh is an innovative approach to managing and accessing data across large organizations, designed to address the complexities and inefficiencies of handling vast amounts of information in today’s digital...
In an ever-evolving landscape and environment, organizations must overcome the hurdle of proving the real-world benefits of their technology investments. This article covers a systematic framework for organizations to synchronize...
In the ever-evolving world of work, we often confront situations that challenge our values. These moments of moral ambiguity can be disturbing and enlightening, prompting us to reflect on who...
In my professional writing, a few of my articles originate from fleeting thoughts, which are carefully recorded and later elaborated in my blog. This article’s inspiration traces back to the...
Leaders come in all shapes and sizes; sometimes, the best have four legs and a tail. Our canine companions are more than just pets; they are teachers in disguise, offering...
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the metrics and goals organizations prioritize and reward can define their long-term success or eventual downfall. This choice goes beyond mere numbers; it reflects...
My experience interacting with Michael Porter a few years ago at Babson College in Wellesley, my alma mater, is one of the moments that I still cherish. Porter, a distinguished...
Throughout my 25+ year tenure, I have witnessed the profound impact that true leaders, as opposed to conventional managers, have on a team’s success, morale, transparency, and trust. This reflection...
Designing a system to ensure that AI technology behaves ethically, follows the rules, and acts responsibly when handling data is complex. This system should include human thinking and behavior elements...
In the context of lean-agile delivery, innovation, entrepreneurship, and product management, the term ‘Design Thinking’ frequently surfaces, sparking curiosity and questions. What exactly is Design Thinking? How does it differ...
As organizations undergo rapid digital transformations, the agile mindset stands out as the core competency for project success. Central to agile’ s effectiveness is the principle of active customer engagement....
In the dynamic landscape of business and professional careers, disruptions are inevitable. These disruptions can stem from various sources, such as internal complacency, market forces, or flawed strategies; however, organizations...
Many of us, knowingly or unknowingly, have been conditioned to assess our success based on how others perceive us or how we measure up to their expectations. But have you...
Today, organizations across diverse sectors are accumulating vast quantities of data at an unparalleled scale. As aptly expressed, ‘data is the new oil’ and ‘data is the new currency,’ this...
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry continually seeks to make strides in research and development (R&D) — a task extraordinarily fragile, costly, unpredictable, and growing ever more...
Product development is a complex, multifaceted process that requires an amalgamation of innovation, effective communication, and collaborative effort. With the advent of modern management methodologies, Agile has emerged as a...
In the dynamically evolving world of technology, data science has crystallized into a pioneering frontier, commanding immense demand in various professional sectors. It has become an amalgamation of skills and...
As my spouse and I navigate the quiet corridors of our home, now void of our children’s laughter and chatter, I reflect on the profound transformation we are experiencing. It’s...
Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool with transformative potential for various fields, including Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC). AI can learn, understand, and apply knowledge, correct errors independently, and make...
As healthcare continues to go through digital transformation, innovation in digital health business models is also happening simultaneously. However, from a sustainability perspective, these digital health business models innovations must...
A thought to write on this topic is inspired by the fact that our success on anything we undertake is often as good as assumptions we have made along the...
A fundamentally simple concept of MVP (Minimum Viable Product) often in practice gets intermingled with our personal experiences; knowledgebase; perceptions; beliefs; biases; the way we think things should work; organizational...
Whether planned and well thought of or something that just happened, business model is at the heart of any organization. Typically, organizations have business model covering revenue and cost streams....
The storytelling seems to be becoming a lost art. It’s one of the fastest and the agilest way to connect, inspire, mobilize, get your message across, enable cohesion, and visualization....
In most organizations, innovation slowly diminishes as they move from early stages to maturity. This is primarily because as an organization grows and establishes itself in the market, the focus...
A pre-conception that to innovate we need to deviate too far from the norm and from what we do in our regular jobs is not entirely true. If our actions...
This was originally written during 2014 Thanksgiving – sharing it here now! I have been thinking about writing on this for quite some time. I find this occasion of Thanksgiving...
While researching on ways to cross-pollinate business process excellence with the idea of innovation, I stumbled upon this article from Harvard Business Review – The Customer-Centered Innovation Map. This outlines very...
There are opportunities all around us driven by the needs, both obvious and the ones to be discovered. Besides being innate at observing and uncovering needs, entrepreneurs are adapt at helping...
Any attempt to derive value from Big Data need to start with the understanding of problem that you want to solve and within the perimeter of strategic direction for achieving...
Model for insurance exchange looks very similar to any ecommerce marketplace – Browse, Compare, and Purchase. Likes of Expedia, Orbitz, and Amazon operate efficiently at much larger scale with similar model. Affordable...
Innovation may have found a best buddy in big data. Data is omnipresent on pretty much everything that’s needed to run, sustain, and innovate in a business. For example, big...
The distinction between technology and information has become increasingly blurred in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Many organizations fall into the trap of prioritizing technological advancements over the foundational element...
Amid healthcare reform and cost cutting one of the areas that will see a surge in demand in coming years is Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). Current systems, especially the...
Amid healthcare reform and cost cutting one of the areas that will see a surge in demand in coming years is Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). Current systems, especially the...
Heard Michael Porter, strategy guru, today at Babson forum. It amazes me how well he simplifies and puts things in perspective. It makes so much sense that we need to re-think...