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...
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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
People around the world are impacted in different ways by what happened on May 25th to George Floyd. As parents of two teenage boys, we didn’t know how to express...
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...