Depending on your organizations capacity, at some point you probably already have or will develop a 'diversity policy' or a 'diversity program' or hired a consultant to conduct a 'diversity workshop'. While viewed within the typical framework this is a step forward, but from an organizational perspective, what does that really mean? A useful tool, is … Continue reading Diversity Strategy: Stucture vs. Behavior
I was at a concert by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, the sarod maestro this Saturday. Besides the beautiful music, I was intrigued by the interaction that he had with his tabla players and his sons who are also accomplished sarod players (Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan). The dynamic interplay between each of the parties … Continue reading Values that Drive Organizational Growth
I was in Berlin October 22 to October 24 attending the Berliner Gazette UN I COMMONS Conference, where I was a guest speaker at the 'Big Data in our hands' panel. it was a jam packed but exciting two days exploring alternative perspectives on data governance, digital commons, digital good, online inclusion and diversity. Here is … Continue reading UN I COMMONS Conference: Berliner Gazette
On August 18th, 2015 the International Young Leaders Assembly was held at the United Nations. The focus of the conversation was on empowering and inspiring young leaders in their respective fields, to impact local communities and embrace the value of being an ethical leader driven by a strong moral compass and innovation. The common themes that resonated … Continue reading International Young Leaders Assembly at the UN
On Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 the United States Assistant Secretary of State, South & Central Asian Affairs - Nisha Desai Biswal spoke at the Indian Consulate of New York. Consul General Mulay hosted the evening's talk titled "Vision of India-US Relations in the Coming Years and its Strategic Significance in the Global Context." Biswal laid … Continue reading India-US Relations in the Coming Years
In my experience, one of the biggest challenges faced by American companies in setting up and navigating business in India, is successfully negotiating cultural differences. Among management professionals the catchphrase is understanding the "culture code of India" - because while India's robust economy is inviting, there are particular social norms that can often serve as severe roadblocks. … Continue reading Doing Business in India: Learn the culture code
When trying to bring about change at an organizational level, it is easy to focus on simply developing policies-procedures, but it is as an uphill challenge to in fact bring about change effectively through them. Part of the challenge lies in understanding and accepting that change management is directly correlated to and in fact … Continue reading Culture as a Change Enabler
