Facilitation is not just an art but something much more. It’s born out of a deep conviction that you are not the person who knows a lot about the subject that is being discussed. It does not come from the attitude of being an expert but is all about bringing out the expertise in each person.… Continue reading
Musings
My article on Human Capital in Deccan Herald, 22, Oct 2018
… Remembering the Mahatma today – An article that appeared in today’s Vijaya Karnataka, 2nd Oct 2018
Read the English version of this article here…
The entire nation will be celebrating the whole of this coming year remembering Mahatma Gandhi as part of his 150 birth anniversary celebrations. For many like me born in independent India, Gandhi and his life were introduced to us as part of our school curriculum.… Continue reading
From here and there…
Many a friend has asked me about my regular visits to the US and about the teaching I do here. One oft repeated question has been, ‘What are the major similarities & differences that you see between the two countries? ‘ And knowing my background, another question usually asked is about my continued commitment to the causes I espouse back home in India and how it relates to my visiting the US?… Continue reading
SVYM’s development paradigm & the mobile vegetable store…
It was nearly 6 years ago that I had first written about Rathnamma, a street vendor who made her living by selling greens and vegetables in Mysuru. One of the actions that emerged from this experience of having spent some time with her was the project of working with street vendors.… Continue reading