Utpala JoshiLet your team own decisionsI recently completed a trek in Bhutan. We trekked in the magnificent Himalayas, staying in tents overnight. We walked and gained altitude…Jun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023
Utpala JoshiExploring the Himalayan kingdom of BhutanWe reached our campsite which was a small herders’ hut. It provided a welcome shelter from the rain and hailstones. A small table with a…May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Utpala JoshiBreak the biasThe campaign theme of International Women’s Day this year is #BreakTheBias. All of us need to do some introspection to be aware of the…Mar 17, 20221Mar 17, 20221
Utpala JoshiWork in progress“Hello Varsha. You have delayed sending your CV to me by two whole weeks. In the professional world, no one gets this kind of time and…Mar 8, 2022Mar 8, 2022
Utpala JoshiSolving a jigsaw puzzleYesterday I completed a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. I know it’s not a big deal, however completing it gave me a great sense of satisfaction…Feb 17, 2022Feb 17, 2022
Utpala JoshiUnderstanding the user perspective is essential for achieving user satisfactionWhen we work in a product or service industry, it is essential to understand how the end user perceives our product or service. Sometimes…Dec 21, 2021Dec 21, 2021
Utpala JoshiMade a mistake? Own it!We all make mistakes, that is how we learn. However success is celebrated, but mistakes are not. Mistakes are not talked about and many of…Dec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021
Utpala JoshiWhen professional and personal lives mergeIt is not easy to separate our work and personal lives. Especially so with work from home. We find the boundaries of these two spheres…Nov 29, 20211Nov 29, 20211
Utpala JoshiThe bottleneck managerWe wanted to shorten the invoice processing cycle. After all, if you don’t bill the clients immediately after delivering the service, then…Nov 16, 2021Nov 16, 2021
Utpala JoshiEmpathy goes a long way in retaining talentThere was a problem brewing. Rajat had recently joined our team. He had a steep learning curve ahead of him. He had promised to do his best…Nov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2021