When Information Became Democratic
When I graduated from IIT Delhi in 1976, information was scarce. If you wanted technical knowledge, you went to a library. If you needed data, you searched through files. If you wanted exper...
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From Pyramids to Forest
For most of my professional life, I worked within traditional organizational structures. Like most organizations, they were designed as pyramids. Authority at the top. Instructions flowing d...
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What Keeps The Tree Standing
Where is the Brain of a Tree?
Many years ago, while resting under pine trees after a trek in Himachal with my young children, I asked them a simple question: "Do these fresh leaves look like the babies of the tree?" The ...
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The Wizard's Principle
I was fortunate to be coached by Major Dhyan Chand, India's legendary Hockey Wizard. Among the many lessons he taught us, one has stayed with me throughout my life. During training, he would...
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The Boyle Method
The Method That Led to Boyle's Law
Most of us studied Boyle's Law in school. Some may still remember the equation. Many may remember that pressure is inversely proportional to volume. A few may even remember the condition: Pr...
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The Relay Race Principle
The baton is the story.
Most people admire the 100-metre sprint. The fastest individual wins. Nothing wrong with that. But what has always fascinated me is the relay race. Four runners. Different strengths. Differe...
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WHAT'S IN A NAME?
A Lesson from a Mumbai Workshop
Many years ago, during a two-day workshop in Mumbai, we had an hour to spare after lunch before dispersing. Someone suggested we use the time for an informal discussion. I chose a simple top...
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