It took me a while to figure out if this is a joke or its serious - a KFC image of Colonel Sanders, allegedly visible from the moon! I still don't know. Check it out here at Innocent Bystanders. I especially love the comments!
Oh... now I know why this blog is so interesting. The authors claim that they're not bloggers, but commenters! Nice tagline - "anyone can blog... commenting is hard" (hmm... that explains the few comments on my blog!).
Worth checking out... and they're not paying me to say all this!
Footnote Added: I just noticed the original news report is from Reuters, here.
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Showing posts with label Check This Out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Check This Out. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Thursday, November 09, 2006
IIT Alumni - Helping build India through Innovation
They're acknowledged worldwide as some of the brainiest people on this planet. They appear in boardrooms, as well as comic strips around the world.
They're the alumni of the various Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in India, and they're getting together for a PanIIT Global Conference 2006 with the theme "Inspire to Involve and Transform India".
There's no doubt that most of these alumni of various IIT are in a position to make a difference to this country, what's amazing is their constant endeavors to do so!
The 3-day conference has a diverse variety of relevant sessions planned - including those that help understand the Indian economy, infrastructure, outlook, as well as specific areas for growth including energy, environment, bio-technology, and information technology - with a perspective on how IITians can make a difference both starting from the grassroots level and heading for the top audiences/industries.
Read more about the conference here, or keep watching this space.
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They're the alumni of the various Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in India, and they're getting together for a PanIIT Global Conference 2006 with the theme "Inspire to Involve and Transform India".
There's no doubt that most of these alumni of various IIT are in a position to make a difference to this country, what's amazing is their constant endeavors to do so!
The 3-day conference has a diverse variety of relevant sessions planned - including those that help understand the Indian economy, infrastructure, outlook, as well as specific areas for growth including energy, environment, bio-technology, and information technology - with a perspective on how IITians can make a difference both starting from the grassroots level and heading for the top audiences/industries.
Read more about the conference here, or keep watching this space.
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Thursday, October 12, 2006
Forget Best Practices, Think Next Practices!
Next Practices - How cool a phrase is that! Well the first time I heard it, it was in the context of ICCO - the International Communications Consultancy Organisation, and the theme for the ICCO Global Summit 2006.
That was early this year… the Summit is now concluded… and all the speakers and delegates have gone home.
In the mean time I not only got involved with creating communication for the Summit (full disclosure here) I also attended it as a paying Delegate.
But whatever I say here is purely from the perspective of someone who paid good money to get something in return. Here’s what I got.
Next Practices – yup! I discovered what they’re all about. And I also learnt a lot about next markets, next consumers, and next opportunities – but not necessarily from the speakers.
Well like all conferences I’ve attended, some speakers were brilliant, and some were complete boors! Some made a lot of people see sense, and some made a lot of people snore.
Allow me to elaborate:
If you are a person like me with your ear to the ground, and a finger on the pulse of consumers and media – there were few surprises at the Summit.
But then, not everyone is like me, so I saw plenty of jaws drop and heads shake in awe at the insights and perspectives that were shared.
The ones who stood out (even for me) among the lot of speakers were: Harold Burson, Louis Capozzi, Paul Taaffe, Aedhmar Hynes, Jairam Ramesh, Esther Dyson, and Christopher Graves.
The ones I wanted to hear some more were: Paul Holmes, Tarun Das, Bill Rylance, Doug Hauger and Jean-Leopold Schuybroek.
The ones who had something potent to share, but didn't get due justice were: Yann Risz and Advait Kurlekar (I'll explain how and why in subsequent posts).
The top prize for sheer attitude and energy would be shared between: Christopher Graves, Simon Quarendon, and TN Ninan.
Among the extra curricular sessions: I’d say the most mind opening session was the one with Jamling Norgay!
The second day was better than the first, even though every session on the first day ended bang on time… hey hang on a bit..! That’s why the second day was better – the first day so cut and dried on time, it became boring, and there was hardly any interaction! It’s on the second day when the process took a beating, and everyone asked questions, that the Summit actually became more enjoyable!!
Overall, I’d say the Summit was a success, not just in terms of attendance, but also in terms of learning.
While Simon Quarendon dished out some amazing stats in his vote of thanks to prove the attendance bit, my following posts will give you a session-by-session run down on the learning at ICCO Global Summit 2006!
Stay tuned… Next Practices & Co… Coming up… next!
That was early this year… the Summit is now concluded… and all the speakers and delegates have gone home.
In the mean time I not only got involved with creating communication for the Summit (full disclosure here) I also attended it as a paying Delegate.
But whatever I say here is purely from the perspective of someone who paid good money to get something in return. Here’s what I got.
Next Practices – yup! I discovered what they’re all about. And I also learnt a lot about next markets, next consumers, and next opportunities – but not necessarily from the speakers.
Well like all conferences I’ve attended, some speakers were brilliant, and some were complete boors! Some made a lot of people see sense, and some made a lot of people snore.
Allow me to elaborate:
If you are a person like me with your ear to the ground, and a finger on the pulse of consumers and media – there were few surprises at the Summit.
But then, not everyone is like me, so I saw plenty of jaws drop and heads shake in awe at the insights and perspectives that were shared.
The ones who stood out (even for me) among the lot of speakers were: Harold Burson, Louis Capozzi, Paul Taaffe, Aedhmar Hynes, Jairam Ramesh, Esther Dyson, and Christopher Graves.
The ones I wanted to hear some more were: Paul Holmes, Tarun Das, Bill Rylance, Doug Hauger and Jean-Leopold Schuybroek.
The ones who had something potent to share, but didn't get due justice were: Yann Risz and Advait Kurlekar (I'll explain how and why in subsequent posts).
The top prize for sheer attitude and energy would be shared between: Christopher Graves, Simon Quarendon, and TN Ninan.
Among the extra curricular sessions: I’d say the most mind opening session was the one with Jamling Norgay!
The second day was better than the first, even though every session on the first day ended bang on time… hey hang on a bit..! That’s why the second day was better – the first day so cut and dried on time, it became boring, and there was hardly any interaction! It’s on the second day when the process took a beating, and everyone asked questions, that the Summit actually became more enjoyable!!
Overall, I’d say the Summit was a success, not just in terms of attendance, but also in terms of learning.
While Simon Quarendon dished out some amazing stats in his vote of thanks to prove the attendance bit, my following posts will give you a session-by-session run down on the learning at ICCO Global Summit 2006!
Stay tuned… Next Practices & Co… Coming up… next!
Saturday, December 03, 2005
So, How you doin' ?!
It's perhaps one of the most redundant question we're asked every day... wherein the person who asks will perhaps get surprised, if you answer the question - truthfully, that is!
My question is, how many of us actually ask ourselves this question? And how many of us can actually answer ourselves truthfully?
Highs, Lows, Delights, Frustrations, Loves, Lusts, Hates, Truths, Untruths... they all add up to, or subtract from your balance sheet of life, defining your current state of mind and the way you approach the future.
The above also defines the way you will interact with people you come across in your life every day. And it will define their perception of you - at work and at play.
The fact is, who you are and what you do - in other words, "your reality" is entirely in your hands to nourish, nurture and project.
The first step of course is an unbiased self assessment - and if that's tough, talk to people who you trust - to be honest.
Does this sound strange to you, doing a 'personality' or 'life' audit? Why?? Don't we do it all the time at work? Don't we ask questions about our Company and our Brands? Don't we use this knowledge to our advantage - building on the positives, and working on the negatives?
We're no different. We are Brands ourselves. And if we look at ourselves objectively, life ahead will be much simpler. We'll not only be able to add value to our own existence by exploiting our positives, and filling in our need gaps, we'll also find great joy and satisfaction in adding value to the lives of those around us.
To tell you how seriously I take this, check out an audit of my own life. Courtesy of the internet of course!!
My question is, how many of us actually ask ourselves this question? And how many of us can actually answer ourselves truthfully?
Highs, Lows, Delights, Frustrations, Loves, Lusts, Hates, Truths, Untruths... they all add up to, or subtract from your balance sheet of life, defining your current state of mind and the way you approach the future.
The above also defines the way you will interact with people you come across in your life every day. And it will define their perception of you - at work and at play.
The fact is, who you are and what you do - in other words, "your reality" is entirely in your hands to nourish, nurture and project.
The first step of course is an unbiased self assessment - and if that's tough, talk to people who you trust - to be honest.
Does this sound strange to you, doing a 'personality' or 'life' audit? Why?? Don't we do it all the time at work? Don't we ask questions about our Company and our Brands? Don't we use this knowledge to our advantage - building on the positives, and working on the negatives?
We're no different. We are Brands ourselves. And if we look at ourselves objectively, life ahead will be much simpler. We'll not only be able to add value to our own existence by exploiting our positives, and filling in our need gaps, we'll also find great joy and satisfaction in adding value to the lives of those around us.
To tell you how seriously I take this, check out an audit of my own life. Courtesy of the internet of course!!
| This Is My Life, Rated | |
| Life: |  9.5 |
| Mind: |  8.9 |
| Body: | 8.6 |
| Spirit: | 8.8 |
| Friends/Family: |  6.5 |
| Love: | 10 |
| Finance: | 9.1 |
| Take the Rate My Life Quiz | |
Friday, November 18, 2005
Dive into something new!
People ask me what I'm doing nowadays... since I left my job as country head of creative, in an advertising agency. Well the answer is "I'm swimming in a Blue Ocean"! I am creating communication products and services no one else offers today.
A major influence in this career shift has been this amazing book "Blue Ocean Strategy" by W Chan Kim and Renee' Mauborgne, published by Harvard Business School Press.
In a fascinating read, Kim and Mauborgne encourage us to go beyond bloody red oceans of existing markets, to create uncontested market space and make the competition irrelevant.
While the authors agree the thinking is not new, they stake claim to the evocative new marketing term "Blue Ocean Strategy".
The book doesn't just hypothesize, but illustrates examples that have worked across categories - from watches, computers, and even a circus! And it is a great DIY guide for those "madventurous" enough to explore Blue Oceans :)
Thought I'd share info about this book with you.
A major influence in this career shift has been this amazing book "Blue Ocean Strategy" by W Chan Kim and Renee' Mauborgne, published by Harvard Business School Press.
In a fascinating read, Kim and Mauborgne encourage us to go beyond bloody red oceans of existing markets, to create uncontested market space and make the competition irrelevant.
While the authors agree the thinking is not new, they stake claim to the evocative new marketing term "Blue Ocean Strategy".
The book doesn't just hypothesize, but illustrates examples that have worked across categories - from watches, computers, and even a circus! And it is a great DIY guide for those "madventurous" enough to explore Blue Oceans :)
Thought I'd share info about this book with you.
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