Many Indians hold the life of a solopreneur or entrepreneur in high esteem. Their contributions to society, the economy, and the creation of jobs are greatly appreciated. The emotional toll of performing an unappreciated job, however, is seldom spoken about, and lies beneath the surface. Many small and medium-sized business owners report feeling underappreciated, lonely, […]
Staying competitive, inventing new things, and achieving sustainable growth are constant goals for organizations in today’s interconnected and fast-paced global economy. Having said that, results are not always achieved by even the most meticulously planned strategies. The majority of strategic initiatives (about 70%) fail not because of bad planning but because of bad execution, according […]
Scene: An Indian middle-class home’s living room With a sigh, Rajesh turned to the most recent credit card statement. His daughter’s extravagant birthday party, a new designer sofa for the drawing room, and a weekend getaway to an upscale resort had all contributed to yet another month of extravagant spending. Neeta, his wife, saw his […]
Setting: A Warm Delhi Living Room As Sunita relaxed on her couch, she continued to peruse Instagram. Pictures from her cousin’s wedding began appearing on her feed. The varmala was under a magnificent floral canopy, and each ceremony took place at a destination venue in Udaipur. The bridesmaids wore designer lehengas. Um, she whispered something […]
Scene: A Boardroom in Singapore Arjun Sinha adjusted his tie nervously as he waited for his turn to present. He was the only Indian on the team, and though he’d been with the company for five years, he still felt the unspoken scrutiny every time he entered a room dominated by Western colleagues. “Next up, […]
Scene: An Emergency Leadership Meeting at Locatonaa Neha Mehta, CEO of Locatonaa, looked around the room at her senior leadership team. “We have big plans,” she said, her voice a mix of determination and frustration. “But somehow, we’re failing to execute them. Why aren’t we moving forward?” Locatonaa, a fast-growing travel company in India, had […]
Buzz Teleservices is the setting for an all-hands meeting. While addressing his staff, Buzz Teleservices’ Rahul, a middle manager, appeared visibly irritated. He declared, “I don’t understand what’s happening here” as he paced the floor. There appears to be zero motivation, complaints are mounting, and deadlines are falling by the wayside. This must be resolved […]
A year that is soon to come to a close! Looking back at 2024! I hope to continue the tradition I’ve started a few years ago of looking back on the prior year and sharing my thoughts with you in writing. It’s something I’ve done for a long time, and I always like sharing updates […]
The atmosphere was tense at the busy Bengaluru office of Ingovate India. The largest IT consulting firm, Ingovate, was working on its most difficult project to date: a significant AWS cloud migration for a major international retailer. The ₹200 crore project was essential to the client’s plan for digital transformation. However, everything appeared to be […]
The 29-year-old Aruna sat in the interview room of a renowned Indian bank, her heart filled with hope and anxiety. She had sought the position of relationship manager, and she was a transgender woman with stellar credentials, such as an MBA from an esteemed institution. Her qualifications were demonstrated by her impressive resume, and she […]
