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Emptying the cup

Posted on January 4, 2015 by prashant bhatt

In the follow-up to our discussions on Management Challenges of 21st century,we had an extended discussion on ways to involve in the community, which will give a better belonging to the community which nurtures you. In his book- Half Time- … Continue reading →

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Winston Smith-1984..Book Discussions-2014-Part III

Posted on December 22, 2014 by prashant bhatt

Winston Smith of George Orwell’s 1984 is a most unlikely hero.
The phrase Orwellian Nightmare is known to all of us.

We encounter many enclosed universes. The same event or organization can be looked at from different perspectives. All managers face such issues every day. Continue reading →

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We all start by laughing at the Don…Book Discussions-2014-Part II

Posted on December 20, 2014 by prashant bhatt

As a preview to the year end meeting of our Reading Group in Tripoli we discuss the narrative devices of Don Quixote by Cervantes. In the context of -Management Challenges of 21st century, in post 2011 Arab spring countries, one can learn a lot from these narratives.

The Reading group has helped us shape perspective, enrich our lives through many discussions of local contexts. It has also helped me evolve a Reading journal, which helps to keep in touch with friends and family around the world… There was something comical, something tragic about him. In some way, each worker in a foreign land faces these issues in some ways, issues of renewal of contract-visa, of money transfers, or getting their gratuity.

Orders and declarations signed, but not followed up by concrete action.

Or to put it in perspective of Don Quixote- the great influential work of Cervantes as Professor Shippey concluded in his lecture.

“We all start by laughing at the Don, we end by recognizing ourselves in him.” Continue reading →

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