Increased complexity is a result of invisible dynamic forces, unanticipated events like pandemic and rapid adoption of disruptive technologies. Making sense of all this to align yourself for a better contribution requires much more than just consuming what you come across. Sensemaking in a complex world requires us to adopt an attitude of active exploration, […]
We have always been social beings. “The other” has always been an important part of how we look at our own selves. Apart from the family, we need people to collaborate with, to be friends with, to do exciting work with and to share our highs and lows. Being social is one of our intrinsic […]
Wherever the barriers to entry are low, we find masses and noise they create, especially on social media. When masses get the power to create content from the comfort of their smartphone, they generate bottomless news feeds that only result in lack of attention and engagement. Add to that, the pushed content from advertisers and […]
When I started this blog in April 2006, little did I understand about how a community works. I would write posts each week only to be read by my immediate colleagues and friends. Till a point when I learned that, “conversation and sharing is the currency of a social community” I started following many other […]
“A good starting point for embedding reflection into daily workflow is to approach the practice at two levels; individual reflection, and then reflection with colleagues and team members. Reflective practice itself doesn’t ‘just happen’. It is a learned process. It requires some degree of self-awareness and the ability to critically evaluate experiences, actions and results.” […]