Dialling into the future: Beyond phone numbers
Life without a phone and internet is unthinkable in the present world. About a year ago, I wrote about traditional telecom industries facing significant threats from LEO (low earth orbit) satellites, and it is increasingly coming to light with each passing day.
4d ago
A hypocrite's handbook: how to preach water and drink wine
At a multinational company, a new group CEO with a bureaucratic background, who had little knowledge of the industry, was appointed. From his high seat, the big boss decided to cover up his lack of knowledge by flexing his powers.
3w ago
Transforming data into digital experiences
In an amusing incident highlighting the generation gap in technology use, a grandmother new to internet was being taught how to use search engines by her grandson. Believing in the importance of politeness, she wrote a stack of thank you notes for internet, grateful for its answers to her questions.
Navigating dual-brand strategy
It is often believed that a dual-brand strategy is perfect for companies that want to confuse their customers twice as much! Many criticise the proposition of two brands sarcastically as “why limit your market failure to just one brand when you can fail with two?” Or “one brand just isn’t enough to hide all your mistakes.” Such views are particularly common when your lone brand is not performing well.
Target the tuna to hit the shark
As a sequel to my column last week, I can’t emphasise enough the importance of focusing on a smaller catch with an eye on a bigger target as an effective strategy for turning around a business
From crisis to success: a guide to business turnaround
The balance sheet says it is a "crisis", bankers and shareholders say "no fund", but some motivational speaker insists it's all "part of the journey". The journey to what, exactly? A suicide note, a resignation letter, or a bonus cheque?.
Nepotism and child marriage
Nepotism in any industry has also been linked to mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and suicide
Perception matters: how we see others
There are great bosses and HR colleagues, but how often do we talk about them
February 23, 2024
Dialling into the future: Beyond phone numbers
Life without a phone and internet is unthinkable in the present world. About a year ago, I wrote about traditional telecom industries facing significant threats from LEO (low earth orbit) satellites, and it is increasingly coming to light with each passing day.
February 2, 2024
A hypocrite's handbook: how to preach water and drink wine
At a multinational company, a new group CEO with a bureaucratic background, who had little knowledge of the industry, was appointed. From his high seat, the big boss decided to cover up his lack of knowledge by flexing his powers.
January 26, 2024
Transforming data into digital experiences
In an amusing incident highlighting the generation gap in technology use, a grandmother new to internet was being taught how to use search engines by her grandson. Believing in the importance of politeness, she wrote a stack of thank you notes for internet, grateful for its answers to her questions.
January 19, 2024
Navigating dual-brand strategy
It is often believed that a dual-brand strategy is perfect for companies that want to confuse their customers twice as much! Many criticise the proposition of two brands sarcastically as “why limit your market failure to just one brand when you can fail with two?” Or “one brand just isn’t enough to hide all your mistakes.” Such views are particularly common when your lone brand is not performing well.
January 13, 2024
Target the tuna to hit the shark
As a sequel to my column last week, I can’t emphasise enough the importance of focusing on a smaller catch with an eye on a bigger target as an effective strategy for turning around a business
January 4, 2024
From crisis to success: a guide to business turnaround
The balance sheet says it is a "crisis", bankers and shareholders say "no fund", but some motivational speaker insists it's all "part of the journey". The journey to what, exactly? A suicide note, a resignation letter, or a bonus cheque?.
December 22, 2023
Nepotism and child marriage
Nepotism in any industry has also been linked to mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and suicide
December 15, 2023
Perception matters: how we see others
There are great bosses and HR colleagues, but how often do we talk about them
December 8, 2023
Startups: the new rock stars
I had a very interesting experience recently being a part of a podcast on “The Generation Gap"
December 1, 2023
Knowing what you don’t know
Such behaviour is called the “I know it all” syndrome
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