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Leader speaking decisively during crisis - leading from the frontVideo

Real Leadership is not about just cheerleading - It is about leading from front in challenging unanticipated situations

A podcast discussing technology, leadership and the future - exploring what it truly means to lead when the unexpected strikes and why real leadership demands more than just motivational words.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Diverse team collaborating around table symbolizing corporate culture buildingArticle

The Anatomy of Corporate Culture: How to Build and Sustain What Truly Matters

Corporate culture is often heralded as the backbone of organizational success, yet it remains an elusive concept for many leaders. It is more than ping-pong tables and free lunches.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Corporate buzzword graveyard symbolizing the death of change management rhetoricArticle

Change Management - The Most Prominent Member of the Corporate Vocabulary Landfill

For far too long, change management has been the go-to buzzword in corporate corridors. It is a shimmering smokescreen that obscures the real challenge: the hard work of actually changing.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Leader at crossroads between order and chaos representing paradox in leadershipArticle

Navigating Paradox: The Foundation of Leadership

All Leaders are responsible for leading their team towards success. However, the path to success is not always clear-cut.

Silji Abraham3 min read
Startup garage versus corporate tower - the paradox of innovation and scaleArticle

Paradoxical Reality: Majority of Startups Fail to Scale and Big Corporations Fail to Innovate

It is a paradoxical challenge for every large company to drive innovation. Understanding this paradox is key to bridging the gap between startup agility and corporate scale.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Human hand reaching toward AI-powered next-generation user experiencesArticle

Generative AI: The frontiers of Next Generation User Experience!!

Throughout my extensive career in digital and human interactions, centered around empathy-driven approaches, I have developed a thought-provoking hypothesis. This hypothesis categorizes individuals into three distinct brain preferences when it comes to consuming information and data.

Silji Abraham3 min read
Executive studying first principles carved in marble while narratives crumbleArticle

Lead with first principles instead of narratives!

As a leader, it is important to have a strong foundation for decision-making. One approach to this is First Principle Based Leadership.

Silji Abraham2 min read
Industry 5.0 smart factory with humans and robots collaborating adaptivelyArticle

Industry 5.0: The realization of adaptive problem solving in manufacturing

Industry 4.0 sought to revolutionize the manufacturing sector by integrating advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data.

Silji Abraham3 min read
Consumer digital vibrancy versus enterprise digital frustrationArticle

Consumer Digital Has Been Transformational, but Enterprise Digital Has Been a Story of Hype

The consumer digital revolution has been truly transformational, but the enterprise digital story is different. The rapid pace of digital innovations has created a disconnect between promise and delivery.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Stakeholder figures on blockchain network representing convergence of capitalism and decentralizationArticle

Stakeholder Capitalism Converging with Decentralization - Powered by Cryptography

A new economic paradigm emerged at the intersection of stakeholder capitalism and decentralized technology. Many unfortunate incidents of violence and division unfolded, yet a convergence of ideas took shape.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Child looking at smart city through fence - technology without social inclusionArticle

Technology and Transformation Without Social Inclusion Drives the World to Be a Better Place for the Lucky Minority

Technology without inclusive policies risks deepening global inequality. Reflecting on deterioration in governance and leadership that has fostered a world with strain on long-standing alliances.

Silji Abraham5 min read
AI-powered precision agriculture with drones and data overlays addressing world hungerArticle

Does AI Can Potentially Solve World Hunger?

Imagine a world where we can predict everything in advance! AI's potential to address global challenges like hunger raises profound questions about technology's role in society.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Digital hype technologies - blockchain, AI, ML, quantum computing visualized as holographic iconsArticle

The Digital Hype of 2018 - Blockchain, AI, ML, Quantum Computing and the Prediction of Singularity

We live in a world of fascination and admiration of digital innovations. But enterprise adoption of these technologies tells a different story from the consumer revolution.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Capitol dome with digital disruption representing 2018 technological and political upheavalArticle

2018: An Extraordinary Year Filled with Fear of Disruption by Technology and Chaos in Washington

The year 2018 has earned its place in history books. We witnessed noticeable cracks in rock-solid multinational alliances and exponential dynamism of the technology landscape.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Two corporate headquarters buildings under transitioning skies representing transformationArticle

What IBM and GE Have in Common?

Many of us remember the book Who Says Elephants Can't Dance by Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. What can we learn from the parallel trajectories of two iconic American corporations?

Silji Abraham5 min read
Four dimensions of cloud computing - the good, bad, ugly, and potentially greatArticle

Cloud Computing: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the Potentially Great

In the world of technology today, cloud computing is front and center of every discussion. The marketplace is dominated by three major digital titans with fundamentally different visions.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Split view of digital connectivity and social impact of technological changeArticle

Globalization Was Not Without Flaws but Digitalization Can Be Worse If Society Is Not Prepared

Most of us are truly thankful for being alive in this century to experience the fast-pace change in information technology. But the rapid pace of digitalization raises critical questions about societal readiness.

Silji Abraham5 min read
Tense boardroom discussion about digital transformation strategyArticle

Digitalization Frenzy in Board Rooms

We have been living in a market under extreme pressure to begin or accelerate the digitization and digitalization journey. Many organizations are scrambling to define their digital strategy.

Silji Abraham5 min read