Problem:

Technology strategy for Bio-pharma - animal and human vaccine manufacturer.

 

The gist of the approach:

A highly regulated industry will need deep practical and domain expertise. Making sure to have that expertise in the team is a good starting point.

 

Reminisce:

Only Varghese Kurien's photo was in the board room. IMHO - rightly so.

Problem:

Digital transformation of a B2B conglomerate. Additional complexity was the growth by acquisitions of this enterprise (in recent past).

 

The gist of the approach:

Bring in a heavy dose of external perspective.

 

Reminisce:

One idea in one slide, a good rule to have for the simple minds in the boardroom. Especially, when you are the coach.

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Problem:

Conceptualize a Digital Business platform that will be the key enabler of growth for a transportation & logistics provider.

 

The gist of the approach:

A concoction of Design thinking + Lean Startup and Agile.

 

Reminisce:

We were asked to ditch the suits and embrace denims, which we gladly did.

The allure of consulting is the travel. On one such assignment in Africa, we managed a weekend visit to Zanzibar. The food, the beach and the full moon party is worth the trip. So if you are in eastern part of Africa, go to Zanzibar.

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While loitering in stone town, we found a few tourists clicking pictures in front of a door. Bemused, we went to check and holy moly we found ourselves right at the place where Freddie Mercury was born. Of course, we did rock Zanzibar :)

Swimming classes: Done

First surfing class: Done

Swimming in the ocean: Baby steps

Catching a barrel: A pipe dream

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Overall status: Still dreaming.

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