Category: Leadership

Innovation, Leadership

Creative Solutions to Complex Problems

Interesting and creative solutions for complex problems usually come from combining interesting insights, information and challenges. I did write about this in the past here, here, here, here and here.     Now, here is another example of a creative solution to complex problem. When you are sleeping alone in a tent in wilderness, the danger from wandering animals is a real problem. And when you are alone, the problem is amplified. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA58UzPVfDg&feature=youtu.be Here is Roman Signer, a performance artist creates an interesting take on staying safe (not as a problem to be solved but an experiment to explore). He […]

Leadership

Virtual Vs In-Person Meetings

Premise:   The current pandemic has definitely changed the way we organize ourselves and our meetings. This large scale experiment has also shown that work from anywhere is a going to be a distinct reality in most of our lives (unless it cant be).   This definitely means that we need to rethink the way we function – work, play and meet with our colleagues, customers and partners.   In this regard, I read this HBR post “3 Things Virtual Meetings Offer That In-Person Ones Don’t” written by Bob Frisch and Cary Greene. You can read the entire post here. […]

Ideas, Leadership

When your coworker does great work, tell their manager

I read this post on my feed and thought this was a very interesting post about recognising one of your co-workers.   You can read the entire post here.   However, to summarise the post:   1.  Ask before you write a glowing email to someone’s manager, if it is ok. There could be many different and valid reasons why someone might not want the praise. 2.  And when you do write, be specific about how they helped and the kind of impact it created. 3.  Send it to them and their managers. Each of them can use this differently. […]

Ideas, Leadership, Personal Growth

Living with Uncertainty

I read this post “Living with Scientific Uncertainty” by Avi Loeb earlier today and was immediately able to relate to the argument that is put forward by him.   In the post, he argues that there is uncertainty all around us, and that doesn’t and shouldn’t stop us from living our lives. While at the same time, we cannot allow this uncertainty to control every aspect of our lives.   The impact that the uncertainty around corona virus on our lives is unprecedented in a way. All because we are not certain of when we are exposed to the virus […]

Innovation, Leadership, transformation

Lessons in Leading Transformation

Premise:   We are living in a world where a lot of organisations are being forced to transform the way they operate. As we all know, being forced to change is not a good place to be in. The ability of leaders to lead their organisation through this transformation process will be paramount in enabling their organisations to continue to remain relevant.   I came across an old video (from 1993), where Dr. Barbara Lawton shares her perspective and the perspectives from Dr. Deming and his principles on how to lead a transformation process. I could not believe what I […]