Over the last few weeks, I have heard the audio book of Too Big To Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin as well as watched the movie based on the same book, which outlines with some good insights on the 2008 credit crisis, the actions/intentions of the various key players involved and the catharsis which started… Continue reading Too big to fail? Is that a healthy place to be in?
Category: Observation
How well do we harness the power of listening?
The following is a recent conversation between a boss and a subordinate who are working at multiple options at diffusing a critical situation Subordinate: I have analyzed the situation and there are 2 possible options. Option 1 costs C1 and provides benefits B1, B2 and B3. Option 2 costs C2 (which is greater than C1)… Continue reading How well do we harness the power of listening?
Does Fear of Failure (FOF) ultimately makes us a loser?
As I was wading through the maddening Chennai traffic en-route to work, a familiar sight greeted me. An auto rickshaw driver blatantly came on the wrong side of the road and bludgeoned his way through the traffic (with absolutely no regard for the anguish it was causing the other folks on the road) only to… Continue reading Does Fear of Failure (FOF) ultimately makes us a loser?
First Available Reason:- Do we take it too FAR?
Over the last several years, i have been exposed to an interesting phenomenon which seems gives a rational explanation to some of the irrational aspects of human behavior. I should thank my boss at work, a very wise man who triggered this thought process. This phenomenon is what i would refer to as FAR -… Continue reading First Available Reason:- Do we take it too FAR?
From IIM to Tollywood
As the wife and i were reading through reviews of the recently released movies in order to choose one for our weekend outing, we came across this interesting one. A person who shares my first name as well as a similar background seems to be stirring some interest in the Telugu movie industry (popularly referred… Continue reading From IIM to Tollywood
Nono to Nano? Or TATA to green environment?
Two very interesting but quite related incidents took place over the past week India's vision of seeing a Rs 1 Lakh ($2500) car finally became a reality as the Tata motors delivered the Nano to its first customer. This project went through significant challenges and this event definitely deserves mention amidst this background. India's Prime… Continue reading Nono to Nano? Or TATA to green environment?
The Great Indian Fuel Hike – common sense takes a backseat
The new government ushered in the month of July 2009 by announcing a fuel hike of Rs 4. per litre of petrol and Rs 2. per litre of diesel. In a sense, the announcement was not completely a surprise. Consecutive governments use fuel price as an effective lever in the political drama by taking advantage… Continue reading The Great Indian Fuel Hike – common sense takes a backseat
Sabbatical – the panacea for the modern-age overworked executive?
I recently caught up with a close pal of mine from business school. He, would to a large extent, is a good respresentation of the modern Indian executive. He is a child of the Indian globalisation phenomenon (read that as someone who did his education in the mid to late nineties), has sterling academic qualifications… Continue reading Sabbatical – the panacea for the modern-age overworked executive?
The mystery of the Great Indian Name
Had an interesting experience today. A colleague called up and enquired if she was talking to thyagi. It was a little strange since this was a short form of my father's first name. I had to politely remind her that this was my father's first name and my surname. It set me thinking about a… Continue reading The mystery of the Great Indian Name
Experiential Musings 