Aug 7, 2021Online Education and Artificial Intelligence — What Can the Developing World Learn from China and USA?It may be the best way to save education during a pandemic As we all know, COVID-19 struck Wuhan on New Year’s Eve in 2019, and the city embraced total lockdown. Soon, the rest of China and the world followed. …Artificial Intelligence5 min readArtificial Intelligence5 min read
Jul 24, 2021How to Grow the Career You WantBelieve it or not, it’s like finding and settling with a boyfriend (or girlfriend) “How can I grow a career in bridge engineering [or some other discipline]?” Students often ask me such questions at career or speaking events. But I cannot respond in the short time available as there is…Career Advice5 min readCareer Advice5 min read
Jul 10, 2021Why Some Managers Fail to Step Up as LeadersThe answer lies in deep-rooted culture and mindsets “Dear Mia (not her real name), we are sorry that we can’t offer you any other role at the moment. As a manager, you understand the company’s position and the current market situation.” Mia, a mid-level manager at a publishing company somewhere…Leadership Development4 min readLeadership Development4 min read
Jun 19, 2021USA Has Lost the War in Afghanistan (for now), But They Will ReturnThe civilians are left to pay the price for this colossal misadventure June 2002. I was on my first visit to Kabul. People were trying to put together their lives with a new hope. Kids seemed happy and curious. Some were walking to whatever remained of the schools. Some were…The War In Afghnistan5 min readThe War In Afghnistan5 min read
Jun 17, 2021You are Working for the Job, but Is it Working for YouYour health and well-being depend on the answer “Quick, Matt has collapsed at his desk!” I ran three floors down the stairs to Matt’s office. Despite my frequent warnings, he had continued to work long hours, and now my worst fear seemed a reality. …Selfcare Tips4 min readSelfcare Tips4 min read
May 21, 2021When Should You Quit the Job? And why?The answer is glaringly simple Modern Times, a 1936 movie by Charlie Chaplin, the director famous for his distinctive ways of presenting the harsh realities of life, portrays how a factory worker is caught in an ever-accelerating assembly line. …Quit Job4 min readQuit Job4 min read
May 21, 2021Want to Get More Done in a Day? — Try “Niksen” for a ChangeThis Dutch technique of doing nothing may increase your productivity “I am busy all day, trying to complete my to-do list before calling it a day. Yet, some things always remain undone, and, worse still, new things pop up. …Corporate Culture4 min readCorporate Culture4 min read
May 5, 2021Career Crafting: Career for a Living vs. Career for PassionCraft a more satisfying career for yourself — When we start our tertiary education or graduate from a university, our usual aim is to secure a job. To most of us, that job becomes a lifelong career. But can we always say that we are doing what we enjoy doing? An overwhelming majority of us work in a…Career Advice3 min readCareer Advice3 min read
Apr 17, 2021One Big-Hearted Nation is Paying for the Crimes of Another Murderous RegimeThe world owes Bangladesh a standing ovation for taking in an astonishing 1.3 million Rohingyas bearing humanity’s burden If Rutger Bregman, author of the best-selling book “Humankind: A Hopeful History,” needs another example to support his argument that “Most people, deep down, are pretty decent,” Bangladesh is a perfect candidate.Myanmar4 min readMyanmar4 min read
Apr 2, 2021Ethnic Minorities’ Baffling Show of Support for Suu KyiWhat does it Indicate for Myanmar? After Aung Saan Suu Kyi’s recent arrest, there was an outpouring of support shown to her by various ethnic groups in Myanmar, despite her outrageously disappointing disregard for their rights. They have taken to the streets in large numbers, alongside the Bamars, reported Reuter…Myanmar5 min readMyanmar5 min read
