Transforming Business using Technology
Picture two people. One is a cotton farmer in Vidarbha who wakes up to a message in Marathi warning that pink bollworm is spreading in her district. She checks her field, acts in time, and saves her crop. The other is a woman applying for a welfare benefit. An automated system rejects her because her … Continue reading Who Does AI Leave Behind? Building Responsible, Inclusive AI for the SDGs in the Global South
MBA interviews in India are designed to assess much more than academic knowledge or the ability to answer conventional questions. Whether the interview is for admission to an IIM, an IIT management programme, a leading private B-school, or a specialized MBA programme, interviewers often want to understand how a candidate has behaved in real situations. … Continue reading The STAR Method for MBA Interview Preparation in India
A strong complementary framework to Herzberg for motivating young employees in technology firms is Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Developed by psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, SDT explains motivation through three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. These three needs are particularly relevant in technology organizations, where employees often work on complex problems, collaborate digitally, … Continue reading Managing Young Gen Z Employees in Deep Tech Firms – Some inputs
The workplace has changed dramatically, but one question remains remarkably persistent: How do you motivate employees to perform at their best? For organizations managing Generation Z employees, the question has become even more important. Gen Z has entered the workforce with expectations shaped by digital technology, rapid feedback, greater emphasis on flexibility, and a desire … Continue reading Are You Struggling to Motivate Your Gen Z Employees? Herzberg Has an Answer
Social media has become an integral part of modern professional and personal life. It helps us learn, network, promote ideas, follow industries, maintain relationships, and discover opportunities. Yet the same platforms that create value can quietly consume hours of the day. The problem is rarely the five minutes spent checking Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or X. … Continue reading The Productivity Paradox: How to Use Social Media Without Letting It Use You
