We are almost at the halfway mark of 2017, and I thought it would be a good idea to capture some emerging trends, and explore how business will be impacted in the coming months... Trend #1 - Chatbots Bots seem to be everywhere these days. And, cutting-edge organizations are rushing to deploy them. Bots today …
Social Absurdities
When someone we know is admitted into a hospital, social norms dictate that we visit them while they are hospitalised. If unable to do so during that window, those of us who are closely related to the patient, are expected to pay a visit to them in their home, after they have been discharged. That's the …
Building a Personal Brand
Last month, I had the pleasure of addressing a bunch of entrepreneurs at a conference called "Breaking Barriers" on 'Building a Personal Brand'. It's a topic that is relevant not just to entrepreneurs, but also to owners of small-medium organizations and key executives in any large enterprise. Here are some of the key lessons shared …
The IndiaStack Framework
Typically, when we think of government-run initiatives in India, a certain image comes to mind - one that leaves a lot to be desired. But, India is changing. And, changing fast. Yes, most of us know about initiatives like Aadhaar. But, that's not all there is to it. A few months ago, I wrote about India's …
Is Digital a Mindset or a Skillset?
I recently attended the AWS re:Invent 2016 event online, which offered some fascinating insights into the world of Technology by folks who manage business (in the cloud) on an enviable scale. One such insight was: "Software is a mindset, not a skillset." That got me thinking about how the same truth applies to Digital as well. ThinkShop works with clients …