Rejuvenation of US Manufacturing – an opportunity to reinvent

Posted on April 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

As per The Wall Street Journal, “The improving prospects for the (US) manufacturing sector — which is so large, it would be the world’s ninth-largest economy if it were a country — are becoming a hot topic.” News about manufacturing coming back to the US from low-cost countries such as China, etc. have been making the rounds for some time now. The past 12 months have seen increased visibility and actions on this front from many companies, as China becomes more expensive with each passing year. It is also about balancing the manufacturing footprint on globally competitive and high-productivity regions. Read more

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Posted in China, Digital Manufacturing, Economy, Innovation, Manufacturing Labor Productivity, US and Global Economy, US Jobs, US Manufacturing

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O2+ : League of Champions

Posted on March 9, 2012 | 1 Comment

I attended the HCL O2+ event in Sunnyvale, CA earlier this week. It was a great occasion which recognized Outstanding Performers who have consistently performed at extraordinary levels and worked extensively hard over the years. What intrigued me was meeting the amazing talent, some who have been champions for multiple years in a row, and many for 5+ years! What motivated them to constantly be the best at what they do? How did they do it all the time, every time in a global and intensively competitive environment? I spoke with some of them after the event, in a separate one to one meeting, to delve deeper into what made them beat the odds and be the champions they all are… Read more

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Posted in Champions, Conviction and Passion, Courage, HCL, Leadership, Love what you do, Winning

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Global Development Presence

Posted on February 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

Although economic uncertainties continue in many pockets of the world, the next billion consumers are expected to drive ~$10 trillion towards global GDP by 2020. By the end of this decade, global GDP is expected to grow 40% to $90 T. A very large part of the source of this growth will be driven by the emerging economies. In absolute terms, of the incremental $26 T growth in global GDP over this decade, $16 T will come from emerging economies while advanced economies will add $10 T. Read more

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Posted in China, Convergence, Emerging Economies, Engg and R&D Services, Global Development Presence, Ideas, India, Innovation

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Global Indian Citizen – 2

Posted on January 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

Addressing the tenth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on Jan. 8, 2012 in Jaipur, India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh fulfilled one of the most important demands from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) – the right to vote and hence, the ability to participate in the election process. (http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/prime-ministers-speech-at-the-tenth-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-164750 )
Given that 25+ million people of Indian origin live abroad, the right to vote signifies the correct step towards the inclusive approach of bringing NRIs into Indian mainstream. Read more

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2011 – The year of People Power

Posted on December 13, 2011 | Leave a comment

Globally, if there is one element that stands out during 2011, it has to be People Power. Activism at the grassroots level around the world clearly set a new benchmark in recent times, with unprecedented levels of people’s involvement in changing and challenging the status-quo. The courage and conviction of people to drive major change is unparalleled in a really long time. When the world comes together through the might of the common people, seemingly impossible tasks start to look achievable. People want a better tomorrow and also an equal participatory role towards the growth of their society and future. Read more

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Posted in 2011, Anna Hazare, Anti Corruption, Arab Spring, Courage, Economy, facebook, Generation Y, India, Occupy Wall Street, Power to People, Social Networking

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