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Nov 13, 2022 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
These are precisely the kind of 'Expert Views' that readers should avoid if the journalist doesn't use prudence in publishing.
A thread ....
Tech Layoffs | Mohandas Pai: TV Mohandas Pai’s advice for young techies: Work 12-14 hours, keep learning and save m.economictimes.com/markets/expert…
Instead of discussing the root cause behind tech layoffs, @TVMohandasPai espouses paternalistic advice to young techies.
The real root causes behind what ails the tech-workers globally: 1. Leadership greed - Layoffs are an attempt by leaders to fix business underperformance
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May 16, 2021 • 20 tweets • 7 min read
Here’s a commentary on two Indian disasters - Our legal system and customer service.
I bought a SUV from @MercedesBenzInd in 2012. They guys who sold it convinced me to go for the Star Lease program from Daimler Finance so that I could upgrade to the latest model every 3 years.
My lease program was a premium one, my all inclusive insurance was a premium one and even my monthly EMI was a premium one. All was fine for 4-5 months. Then I had my first trust with destiny - sent it for a service camp.
The GL350 came back with a big dent on the tailgate.
May 24, 2020 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
Here is a Public Service thread that demonstrates determination. My determination.
I have been craving beer for ages. So decided to register for a liquor license on Maharashtra Govt Excise portal anticipating the begining of home delivery by @swiggy_in sometime soon.
Those looking for reference how to register etc. here is a detailed article cnbctv18.com/retail/home-de…
What If we needed to abandon Learning & Development as we know it today?
I am suggesting we rename Learning & Development as Try, Refine, Learn. But the forces are stacked against it.
Who will object?
The global corporate learning market is estimated to be $ 18.5 billion in a couple of years. How good is it? Well, given the size of the market it is pretty good for the product and service providers. But for the learner it is the exact opposite.
May 5, 2020 • 25 tweets • 8 min read
Planning life after the lockdown - Sharing a template I am building for myself (Thank you @GershomHeadhunt for suggesting the topic).
Step 1 - Imagine life and how I want to live life
a. 5 years from now - I want to be on my own with a small portfolio of gigs. This is...
I am shifting gears from a sequential portfolio, I have worked in ~7 professions, to a simultaneous portfolio - allocating time across 4-5 pursuits.
May 4, 2020 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
With the scenes of queues outside liquor stores from across India unfolding, one can make this statement (with statistical confidence):
INDIA HAS A MASSIVE ALCOHOLISM PROBLEM.
It’s time for us to leapfrog to a marijuana + hemp economy.
Sequel 1 - @BYJUS future is very threatened...
The original poster boys of Edtech disruptors in India were:
A. Tutorvista - Sold to Pearson starting in 2009 and then (coincidence of coincidences) acquired by BYJUs in 2017.
May 3, 2020 • 16 tweets • 6 min read
Let me make an unpopular comment - @BYJUS future is very threatened.
Here’s my reasoning: 1. ‘Avg revenue/user doesn’t stack up’ - As per this news it has 2.4 mill paying customers and a 2019 Revenue of $78 mill (from Wikipedia).
techcrunch.com/2020/05/01/ind…
The Revenue/User translates to ~Rs 2,500. This is strange given:
a. BYJUs success is largely school student led
b. They don’t have a single product priced below Rs 30,000
What’s the erosion from?
Jul 7, 2019 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
If you are interested in being a better leader here are my thoughts. #leadership#coaching
1. If you come across any framework or article professing to tell you the ‘things/traits great leaders do/have’ beware! Lesson 1 in my 15+ years in the field of leadership development.
We are all born to be leaders of our own world in our own unique way. We bring our uniqueness to bear upon our legacy. To have concept of finite ‘types of leaders’ to influence us to ‘fit in’ is criminal & only supports commercial intent - authors, consultants, speakers, coaches.
