The Business Sutra by Devdutt Pattanaik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7QwxbImhZI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcrUs8FAt40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU4c_uQmJUc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjCB5vsD1CU Not very great if you dig deep, but I liked his style and approach of looking at and linking things/stories. Oversimplifies way too much...
Bringing to table…
A former waiter in a restaurant applied for an IT Engineer role (yes, there are no entry barriers...only exit barriers). The Tech Lead asked him during the interview: "Tell me, if you are selected what can you bring to the table?" "Anything that you order, sir!", the waiter replied confidently. He was right. "Bringing to... Continue Reading →
“१५९ ळ” चं कोडं
माझी पहिली "बी.आर.टी" वारी: काही निरीक्षणे... १. "परिवहन" च्या ऐवजी "परविहन" असं लिहिलं आहे...एकदा नाही दोनदा २. बस-स्थानकात बसायच्या ठिकाणीच गळत असल्यामुळे लोकांना उभे राहावे लागत होते ३. नाम-फलकावर "डाऊन", "हेल्पलाईन" असे इंग्रजी शब्द असताना मग Frequency साठीच "वारंवारीता" असा अवघड शब्द का? ४. "Mind the gap" चं "अंतरावर लक्ष द्या" यापेक्षा चांगलं भाषांतर होऊ... Continue Reading →
पंढरपूरची पालखी…आणि मुंबई चे डबेवाले
आज पंढरपूर ची पालखी पुण्यात... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG6XkZNUGdU Still remember when the IIM-A Prof talked extensively about Palkhi - Varkari (वारकरी) culture in HRMS class in connection with the case study of Mumbai Dubbawala. He explained the connection between the two beautifully and brought out points which I had never thought about...it was a great learning experience!... Continue Reading →
Quality Gurus and their Key Contributions
Quality Gurus and their Key Contributions Philip Crosby: The Four Absolutes of Quality Management: Quality is conformance to requirements Quality prevention is preferable to quality inspection Zero defects is the quality performance standard Quality is measured in monetary terms – the price of non-conformance 14 Steps to Quality Improvement: Management is committed to quality –... Continue Reading →
Which is the Real Waste in Lean?
Almost everyone who has heard of Lean identifies waste in Lean as 7 waste or Muda (as identified under the original Toyota Production System). It is often said that almost all organizations have one or more of the 7 waste in their business processes. 7 waste of Lean Transport: Movement of goods that does not... Continue Reading →
To-Do List / Wish-list
Usually To-Do list is prepared at the beginning of the year; however I am going to create one now for the rest of 2016. I want to go back to my soulmate and give confidence that I am back and we are one! I want to read few important books which are pending for a... Continue Reading →
Puzzle: A King, 1000 Bottles of Wine, 10 Prisoners and a Drop of Poison
A King, 1000 Bottles of Wine, 10 Prisoners and a Drop of Poison a mathematical riddle The King of a small country invites 1000 senators to his annual party. As a tradition, each senator brings the King a bottle of wine. Soon after, the Queen discovers that one of the senators is trying to assassinate... Continue Reading →
31st March: Annual Account Closing Date
I received following message on WhatsApp and it got me thinking: ----------------------------------------------------------- Today is an Annual Account Closing Date .... Lets clear all our Misunderstandings, Hurt, Anger, Resentment, Guilt, Fears, Rejections, Failures, Envy, Misbehavior, Mistakes and all Negative Feelings Close these Accounts. Wish you all a very Happy, Healthy n Wealthy New Financial Year 2016-2017...... Continue Reading →
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