Tag: Leadership and Management
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An Executive’s Daily Routine for Productivity and Balance (Summer 2023)
My friends occasionally ask how I keep a mostly even keel despite the pressures of an industry that needs to do more with less, and how I’ve managed to complete an intense workout every day for more than 1234 consecutive days.1 Juggling the myriad responsibilities of an executive role while still making time for personal…
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The Evolution of Generative AI Platforms: How Large Language Models will Disrupt Business and Society
Large language model (LLM) powered platforms OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and You.com have captured the public’s imagination recently with their ability to generate remarkably human-like text and images. However, this is just the beginning. As LLMs become more powerful, integrating them with other systems will evolve them into full-fledged platforms and unlock their capabilities even…
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Yale CEO Summit June 2023: The Intersection of AI and Leadership
I’ve admired Jeff Sonnenfeld for more than a decade since I studied his book Firing Back and wrote a review. Having attended Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld’s Yale CEO Summit twice before, in 2014 and 2016 and finding the learnings there invaluable, I followed the news and insights from this year’s event with great interest, especially because…
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The Poetic Power Play: A Lesson from Indian Poetry and Professor Jeff Pfeffer
In this post, my first venture into bilingual blogging, I extend my thoughts primarily towards my English-speaking readers, while also preserving the rich context of its Indian heritage. Recently, a dear childhood friend, dedicated to revolutionizing education for underprivileged children in India, reached out to me, sharing his struggles with political challenges in his career.…
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Why Vector Databases & Embeddings Used for Prompt Context are Limited for Personalized AI Assistants
As an artificial intelligence enthusiast who has been working in the technology and media industries all my career, I have seen the rise of personal AI assistants and their increasing popularity. In May 2023, I developed and released Ragbot.AI, an open source AI assistant powered by large language models. Like other AI assistants powered by…
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Roles and Responsibilities for Digital Product Development Teams
I’m writing this article to share some insights on a topic that’s been crucial throughout my professional journey – Roles and Responsibilities in Digital Product Development. Over the years, I’ve been part of numerous product development processes in media companies and startups, which has helped me understand the integral role of structured processes and well-defined…
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Power, for All by Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro (Book Review)
I’ve been a keen student of power dynamics throughout my career, and my friend, Professor Jeff Pfeffer’s works on power have provided valuable insights in my journey. When I came across “Power, for All: How it Really Works and Why It’s Everyone’s Business,” by Professors Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro , I was drawn to…
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The Neural Network Revolution: Why AI Will Make Traditional Databases Obsolete
The evolution of data storage and management has seen a significant shift in recent years. Traditional databases like relational and NoSQL have long been the backbone of data-driven industries, but as we enter the era of artificial intelligence, the limitations of these systems are becoming clear. Drawing upon my own experiences at companies like The…
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Project Estimation with T-Shirt Sizing & Evidence Based Scheduling Models for Scrum Teams
Introduction Effective project estimation is crucial for successful project management. In the world of Agile software development, the T-shirt sizing model is a popular high-level estimation technique that helps predict project scope and resource allocation. In this blog post, I will discuss the T-shirt sizing model for Scrum teams, its limitations, and how it can…
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The Many Hats of Product Managers: Their Indispensable Hands-On Roles as Individual Contributors
Introduction Throughout my career at large companies and startups, I’ve worked closely with many talented product managers and leaders. Their dedication and expertise have been invaluable in driving the success of our products at companies including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal where I worked as CTO and CTO & Chief Product…
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Trailblazer: The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change by Marc Benioff (Book Review)
As a fellow alumni of the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) community alongside Marc Benioff, I have had the privilege of witnessing his journey and evolving philosophy first-hand. The release of Marc’s book, “Trailblazer: The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change,” has been a cause for excitement and anticipation…
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