When small gestures make positive differences After the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, the country was in dire straits. People were literally roaming the streets begging for food. Because of where we lived, we received regular visits from...
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The Vijay Govindarajan Video Series Week 23
The Vijay Govindarajan Video Series Week 23 This week VG looks at the potential conflicts that arise when you build a dedicated team for the innovation part of your organization. Using the example of The New York Times creating The New York Times...
The Vijay Govindarajan Video Series Week 22
The Vijay Govindarajan Video Series Week 22 One of the three challenges outlined by VG in last week’s video was the “challenge to forget.” How do we put aside assumptions that have become so deeply embedded in an organization so we can pave the way...
When to let empathy guide your actions
When to let empathy guide your actions When I was growing up in Chittagong, Bangladesh, many people traveled by rickshaw, including my father. Like my grandfather, my father had a profound influence on me too. He taught me many life lessons, most...
How wisdom connects a caring mindset
How wisdom connects a caring mindset While wisdom is not a characteristic of a caring mindset, it certainly plays a role. It’s what connects straightforwardness, thoughtfulness, accountability and resilience. Here is what I mean. When I was a...
The Vijay Govindarajan Video Series Week 21
The Vijay Govindarajan Video Series Week 21 In this week’s video – the thirtieth in our exclusive series Breakthrough Innovation with the Three Box Solution – innovation expert Vijay Govindarajan outlines three key organizational...
