Ground Realities
Despatches from Surat: There’s gloom, but no doom here
How is the average Indian doing? A deep dive into the lives of four Surat residents shows a microcosm of the Indian story
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Where technology intersects with society
Much of the optimism about technology has settled down to cautious optimism. There is a growing realisation that we need both techies and fuzzies. There is a renewed appreciation for systems thinking
Lessons from India’s tortuous path to make tech work for the people
India’s experience with providing a digital identity to a billion-plus people through Aadhaar and with financial inclusion shows why it’s important to take the state, society and markets along. And how it’s tough to anticipate the unintended consequences
On being comfortable with discomfort
Most stories have philosophical underpinnings that attempt to explain many phenomena in lay-terms
Going beyond the blame game on attrition
There are a complex set of reasons why people leave organisations. Blaming it on your HR department is the easy way out. The smarter way is to understand the root causes and work as a leadership team to fix it
Who do economists serve, really?
Mainstream economic theories do not fit reality. Two new books, ‘Measuring What Counts’ and ‘Good Economics for Hard Times’, provide a counterview: Instead of treating people as data, listen to them, and find answers to their real problems for inclusive, sustainable progress
Trendspotting: 2020 can make or break
The pace of change is accelerating. Uncertainty is growing. Businesses are on tenterhooks. And on the cusp of a new decade, India’s digital economy is yet again poised for a reset
Year End Special
The best of 2019
Twenty stories on cautionary tales, purpose and ethical conflicts, India’s pulse points, understanding technology’s impact and potential, and preparing for change
Year End Special
11 things to explore, learn and reflect on in 2020
Articles, podcasts, books and courses for leaders and learners
Conversations in a post-truth world
With the internet and social media, data is available aplenty. Wisdom, unfortunately, is in short supply
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