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Need for Teaching Assumptions in Strategy Programs

Dr Rajesh K Pillania, Professor, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, highlights the key role of assumptions in strategy—wrong ones can lead to failure.

Are you the engine, a malfunctioning boggy, or a go-along?

Need for adding humility in strategy programs

Need for more experiential learning in MBA programs

Make imagination a part of MBA programs

Preserving traditional identity in a changing society: Balancing rights and norms

Why is reading newspapers in the morning not a great idea?

Why is using a mobile phone, not a great idea?

Dr. Rajesh K. Pillania, Professor at MDI Gurgaon, highlights the alarming overuse of mobile phones, especially among youngsters. He emphasizes their negative impact on well-being, relationships, learning, and society. Constant comparisons and distractions cause anxiety and loneliness. While mobiles have benefits, limiting their use is crucial to reclaim real-life interactions and overall happiness.

Strategy is not what Business Schools Say; Strategy is What Business Schools Do!

Business schools in India also have strategy with ambitious vision and mission statements! It is a good thing to have strategy and have written vision and mission statements, says Rajesh K Pillania, Professor at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon.

From colonial legacy to indigenous identity: Redefining India's constitution

Ryan Baidya, Ph.D., MBA, Takshila Foundation, San Jose, argues that India's Constitution, rooted in colonial frameworks, positions the state above the people, echoing colonial governance. He advocates re-imagining the Constitution to reflect India's indigenous values and sovereignty, as it was neither directly approved by the people nor fully aligned with democratic principles.