Unusual places to look for solutions
Aha” moments in problem‐solving are always a fascinating read. It might be an uninitiated flash of inspiration or an idea to borrow something from a very unlikely source to apply to your poser. An article from “Fast Company”, called “A Problem‐solver’s guide to Copycatting”, gives some interesting examples where unusual sources inspired the big solution.
The recession,adversity and shaking things up
Recessions and slowdowns have been seen in the past. A look at those periods reveals a surprising number of great things & companies that came out of them. An article from The Economist talks about the same, with a view on the current situation as well. Here are the excerpts: Although they are often called “slowdowns”, recessions shake … Read more
India as a land of opportunity
Here are two different stories presented, which are seemingly different, but celebrate the idea that our country is a land of opportunity.
Zappos’s unusual HR policy
“Zappos”, an online retailer, takes its commitment to getting the right people to quite another league. After the training period, it actually bribes its new employees to quit!
