Is the R&D tax break really an incentive to innovate?
There is opposition to the proposed withdrawal of R&D tax breaks in India. But did the perk really propel companies to research and innovate?
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And what about the business of tolerance?
A fair workplace and good corporate governance depend on how tolerant business leaders are to criticism and dissent
This Week in Disruptive Tech
This week in disruptive tech - November 17, 2015
A roundup of news and perspective on disruptive technology from around the world. In this issue: the future of food, terrorism, human interactions and work.
Want 'Make in India' to succeed? Improve the ease of doing business
In this extract from chapter 3 of his book, 'An Upstart in Government', Arun Maira says, the regulatory environment affects small enterprises the most. Every moment that the owners divert to dealing with government functionaries are moments taken away from the functioning of their enterprises
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The end of training
The effectiveness of old-style leadership programmes is questionable. One way to reboot the training model is to take a more problem solving approach to learning
Climbing the ladder of business responsibility: A time for real leaders to show up
True business leadership lies in pursuing a higher purpose than merely obtaining a larger monetary valuation of the business
The future of manufacturing—and what it means for Make in India
Technological progress is changing the nature of work in ways we don’t realize. For India’s push into manufacturing to be successful, we need to prepare for manufacturing as it will be five years from now
Will India muddle along, fall apart or will the flotilla advance?
How can one be sure of India's future trajectory? This extract from chapter 7 in Arun Maira's book, 'An Upstart in Government', explains three scenarios that sketch out what the condition of the country will be if the forces that affect it play out
This Week in Disruptive Tech
This week in disruptive tech - November 9, 2015
A roundup of news and perspective on disruptive technology from around the world. In this issue: artificial intelligence, 3D printing, the sharing economy, and drones.
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Overcoming entrenched views
If the story is in their heads, it is hard to change
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