opinion

Let's Celebrate In-Competencies and Psychofencies – A Satire

Dr Rajesh K Pillania, Professor, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon – A humorous take on why incompetence and sycophancy aren’t openly taught, rewarded, and celebrated!

Using generative AI in the workplace: Peril or Perk

Equipping young minds with entrepreneurial mindset is imperative to build future innovators

Need for Teaching Assumptions in Strategy Programs

Are you the engine, a malfunctioning boggy, or a go-along?

Need for adding humility in strategy programs

Need for more experiential learning in MBA programs

Make imagination a part of MBA programs

Dr. Rajesh K. Pillania, Professor, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, emphasizes the need for imagination in MBA programs to tackle BANI and VUCA challenges. Teaching imagination through meditation, storytelling, and role-playing fosters creative problem-solving. Encouraging its application in business and geopolitics enhances graduates' value, helping businesses and business schools navigate uncertainty effectively.

Preserving traditional identity in a changing society: Balancing rights and norms

Ryan Baidya, Ph.D., MBA, of the Takshila Foundation, discusses the tension between preserving traditional identities and embracing evolving societal changes. He highlights concerns about redefining terms like "husband" and "wife," and the impact of executive orders that reinforce binary gender definitions. Baidya emphasizes the importance of balancing individual rights with respect for cultural heritage and linguistic continuity.

Why is reading newspapers in the morning not a great idea?

Dr. Rajesh K. Pillania, Professor at MDI Gurgaon, highlights the importance of skipping the morning news to save time and boost focus. He suggests prioritizing health, relationships, and productivity by starting the day positively with intentional actions and meaningful connections instead of getting caught up in negative headlines and distractions.