Blog me...curiosity redefined

     A couple of years ago, I was a instructor/mentor/coach for an alternative school in Bangalore. I was supposed to teach them Canva tool as a design tool. Yes, it was a simple task. But I thought of make it more interesting.       The challenge, I put myself was how can we embed 4Cs (Communication, Creativity, Collaboration & Critical thinking) into their learning of Canva tool. The brain gave me some suggestions to use PBL (project based learning) methodology for giving freedom to implement anything under the sun with the Canva tool.      Firstly they came up with their own ideas of what they will be implementing on the Canva within 2 or 3 days. Bingo. Freedom empowered them to own their projects. A buzz created across the school that they are now involved in a project. A curious mind which owns their idea can be a deadly combination. Yes couple of students struggled with to come up with an idea. I asked them what are their hobbi...

     I stumbled upon a job opportunity with an NGO EdTech recently and the expectation was how to monitor and evaluate teachers/educators in Govt. schools at a scale that is across India. Yes I agree it is quiet a challenge when we hardly take a sample size of sessions to monitor. It will be easily skewed towards that particular session's performance and not really going to be a true judge of all sessions.     Nevertheless, if we are to go ahead with this sample size sessions, I was on the thought process of how to approach this problem. Here is my two cents:    (i) Let me first define what indicators to look for in a teaching/facilitating sessions. Different category of indicators are involved here -  (a) Instructor/Teacher   (b) Learner/student  (c) Tools utilized  (d) Teaching methodologies applied.   But ultimately the bottom line questions are -                   ...

I stumbled upon a instagram reel which was funny nevertheless had truth in it. Here it goes:  -  Dawood Ibrahim ran away after blasting bomb  -  Vijay Mallya ran away after taking loan  -  Nirav Modi ran away to London after diamond heist with around 11000 crore  - Police caught whom? The person without the helmet on roads. Isn't India one of the best places to live in. We see all the wonders of the world. Sunny Leone's name came in the college merit list for a B.A in Kolkata. Father cheats in Ludo, his daughter files complaint that it caused emotional stress and led her to lose her trust in her father. We enjoy everything in India from Golgappa Maggi to Chocolate Idlis to Mirinda Omlette.  But what we don't realize or rather even if we realize, we accept it as 'chalta hai' attitude in our system of justice. Most of Gen-Z Indian don't care of which politician is corrupt, as they are busy with their cool life and Entrepreneurial mindset of making m...

 The "Learn, Earn, Churn" framework in customer relationship management is iterative: Learn why churn happens and refine the value proposition. Use those insights to earn more effectively. Continuously monitor and address churn to sustain growth. Courtesy - Canva photos 

 

 Thanks to ChatGPT for the below content. Hail ChatGPT and myself for customisation :-) Hey coffee lovers!      Let’s take a little aromatic trip down memory lane and see how coffee became the soul-soothing, conversation-starting drink we all adore. In India, the story of coffee is as rich as its flavor—a blend of tradition, innovation, and some seriously cool modern vibes. So, grab your favorite brew and settle in as we explore coffee’s journey in India. A sip through History...       Believe it or not, India’s love affair with coffee started way back in the 17th century. Baba Budan, a Sufi saint, smuggled seven precious coffee beans from Yemen’s port of Mocha during his pilgrimage to Mecca. He planted these magical beans in the green, misty hills of Chikmagalur, Karnataka. And guess what? That region still reigns as one of India’s top coffee hubs.       Fast forward to the British era, and coffee cultivation was booming under the East ...

    The future of work is something to ponder. The traditional 9-to-5 or 40-hour workweek is becoming obsolete for the younger generation, who prioritize faster rewards, whether in money or career growth. This shift has already led to the rise of freelancing. Over time, the importance of "time" as a primary factor for pay is being replaced by "skill." Gradually, even skills might become less critical. But what will replace skills? Perhaps, it's attitude. Maybe.     Consider the ASK model (A - Attitude, S - Skills, K - Knowledge). While knowledge is important, it’s no longer a major differentiator in an era where humans compete with AI. Information is abundant, and machines excel at processing it into insights. Skills matter to an extent, but they too might become redundant in the near future. Attitude, however, is where humans can still shine—our emotional intelligence and personal touch make a difference. At least for now, this gives us an edge.     Histor...