“Good morning Prasna.*” “Ha, I thought you had forgotten me. You are busy wasting time on Facebook.” “Prasna, don’t be so old fashioned. Any way I need some help. I want to talk to you.” “What is this about?” “It is a about a new way of working with clients.” “What is new?” “Can I [...]

All of us have things that bug us. Here are a few of my bugs.

I often send an SMS to my clients, seeking permission to speak. I have learnt that most clients like this practice. They then tell me the best time to call. “Am in a meeting, call later” is what I get as a reply most of the time. Now that I am on my own, and [...]

Fear of failure (FEFA) is an old friend. I have known him for several years now. We do not meet too often these days though. I must say however, that when he shows up he still makes me a trifle uncomfortable FEFA is a bit of a bully. I remember he had me in his complete [...]

I must confess that I do not know Mr. Ratan Tata at all, and I have no basis for making such an audacious statement. In fact, from all that I have read about him and his interviews I have seen on TV, he comes across as a rather self-effacing, quiet gentleman. How then do I [...]

I recently attended a 4 day lecture by Swami Sri Dayananda Saraswati on Guided Meditation. Meditation is not an easy business. Especially when you sit comfortably and close your eyes. You are listening to the Swaimiji’s instructions and just when you thought that the monkey is now under control he has taken you on a [...]

As I start this I dread the thought of facing Prasna Rao. I am embarassed by my lethargy and procrastination that has lead to this long gap in writing this blog. It has been almost six months and I did not realise it. My procrastination has stolen six months! God! “OK, enough of crying over [...]

I was working with the IT Group of a fast growing bank. The VP-in-charge of IT was keen that his team of people goes through the Creative Block Busting Workshop. On day one we were going to understand the basics of Creative Block Busting, learn how to redefine a problem, how to generate ideas without [...]

I just returned after completing a two-day workshop for a client. Here are a few points from the closing comments from my client and some of the participants. Client 1: I thought that my product category is so a boring, people will have nothing to say. I am amazed at what they have done. Client [...]

I was on a flight some time ago. I was reading a book. As is my habit, I kept highlighting points and writing my notes in the margins. I was quite oblivious to my neighbour watching me with some interest and amusement. When I raised my head, he caught my eye and smiled. I smiled [...]