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Continue reading →: Corporate World: Why Asking for Help is Hard, but Really ImportantNavigating corporate dynamics often reveals a paradox: while organizations celebrate collaboration, many professionals find it difficult to ask for help when needed, often fearing exposure or perceived incompetence. In the Indian corporate context, values like self-reliance and individualism reinforce this hesitation. Real-world examples demonstrate the consequences of this silence, leading…
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Continue reading →: The Art of the “Professional No”: Surviving the Corporate Circus Without Burning OutIn my two decades of navigating the Indian corporate landscape, from the days of bulky desktop monitors to the current era of “quick huddles” on Teams/Zoom, if there is one skill that separates the leaders from the burnt-out, it’s the ability to say No. We Indians are culturally wired to…
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Continue reading →: Is Your Product Ready for a UI-less Future?As the role of AI evolves from assistant to active collaborator, it is contributing towards the shift in product management from enhancing efficiency to fostering agency. Key takeaways include creating “agent-ready” products for seamless AI interaction, redefining user experience beyond traditional UI, and prioritizing outcome-based metrics over engagement, reflecting true…
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Continue reading →: When Simple Tasks Become Complex: A Cautionary TaleI saw a lightbulb go out in the office last week. Being proactive, I submitted a maintenance ticket. A week later, I was met with an invite for a “Lumen Optimization & Alignment Sync”. I walked into the conference room to find, After an hour of debating “Value-Add Brightness”, the…
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A dynamic and accomplished Technology Strategist with more than 22 years of experience in IT Software and Services industry. Currently working as a Principal PM Manager with Microsoft. Strong credentials in innovative solutions design & development including technology planning, deployment, product management and support.
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