tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.comments2024-03-12T14:26:50.537+05:30Simplicity @ the other side of ComplexityPrasad Kurianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comBlogger449125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-76985235683893518882023-08-15T18:59:30.636+05:302023-08-15T18:59:30.636+05:30Thank you very much, Amar!Thank you very much, Amar!Prasadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-2299373642051302352023-08-15T07:15:52.165+05:302023-08-15T07:15:52.165+05:30Hi, Kurian. Thank you for having shared the link t...Hi, Kurian. Thank you for having shared the link to this most deeply reflective post on writing. Much appreciation. Writing is indeed parts of so many things that you have detailed - it enables exploration within, reveal the hazy and jumbled, attempt at communication and most importantly initiate considered action. The welcome by-products are clarity, confidence and a sense of bien etre. Let’s write on… CheersAmar Chegunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-71563641448498776932023-08-07T18:26:31.041+05:302023-08-07T18:26:31.041+05:30Thank you very much Sumit for your kind words. Yes...Thank you very much Sumit for your kind words. Yes, individual level customization requires a much deeper involvement from the partner and consulting firms might have an advantage on that aspect. Yes, the commitment to adapt in order to deliver the maximum value to the participants is a critical factor!Prasadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-42460252339118684282023-08-07T16:30:22.971+05:302023-08-07T16:30:22.971+05:30Thanks so much Prasad for another and brilliant po...Thanks so much Prasad for another and brilliant post . I agree with your observations completely on all the dimensions. After operating on both sides (consulting vs business schools) , I feel the criteria above is well laid out . The only other thing I would add is the degree of need of learning personalization . The issue of customization is also a participant issue as some senior leaders also want and need a journey personalized to them . If the need is on learning personalization than the consulting firms can offer more deeper support . Infact , I feel that over a period of time personalization will become a requirement rather than good to have . <br /><br />Apart from others , what is needed from either type of partners is sincere commitment to adapt what they do to bring value to the participants. That to me is a critical core ! Sumit Sahninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-37174981657427755062023-08-01T19:55:43.293+05:302023-08-01T19:55:43.293+05:30Thank you very much, Akansha! I agree! The 'co...Thank you very much, Akansha! I agree! The 'comfort' with the partner/faculty is very much important! Leadership development programs for senior leaders can be high-visibility and high-risk endeavors for the company L&D leads. The 'comfort' factor also helps reducing that perceived risk. Prasadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-16426623851902719842023-08-01T11:04:12.941+05:302023-08-01T11:04:12.941+05:30Dear Prasad
I enjoyed reading your blog - it pro...Dear Prasad <br /><br />I enjoyed reading your blog - it provides a comprehensive and balanced perspective. <br />I also liked what Arun and Rohit have written. <br /><br />Reading your blog makes me wonder about the aspect of 'comfort' the L&D professional has with the Partner/ Professor. Comfort for me brings to the surface dimensions of <br />- Success of previous interventions delivered <br />- Credibility/ Credentials personally important for the L&D professional<br />- Personal style of engaging <br /><br />PS: Thank you for providing a link to your previous blogs. Enjoyed reading them. Akanshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13811716401196859269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-6728712071572706802023-07-31T10:44:46.387+05:302023-07-31T10:44:46.387+05:30Thank you very much, Arun. Yes, making the content...Thank you very much, Arun. Yes, making the content aligned to what the learners want to learn, and their learning preferences is most important. There can be a bit of a dilemma here as the program is often paid for by the companies (making them the 'customer' for the learning partner) though the actual 'consumers' are the participants and the interests/preferences of the 'customers' and the 'consumers' might not necessarily be fully aligned. However, trying to facilitate this alignment can be one of the important 'value-add' from the learning partner - especially when the learning partner does a detailed diagnostic study and attempts 'customization' based on that. This also highlights the importance of including the learners in the diagnostic study. Yes, multiple partnership models can peacefully coexist. Yes, in this domain also 'make' vs 'buy' is a key decision that the organization needs to make!Prasadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-5058302003886191272023-07-31T09:53:26.234+05:302023-07-31T09:53:26.234+05:30A very well-written blog which carefully balances ...A very well-written blog which carefully balances the perspectives from both sides of the Education spectrum. In today's world of leadership development, especially in a country like ours where 'scaling up' is the mantra, there is space for all education models. I also think the in-house learning teams play a significant role in shaping the leadership thought process. In fact, many large organisations are investing in a strong pool of highly qualified & experienced L&D professionals to strengthen their leadership talent. In this day and age of information overload, the lines between practice and tenure are blurring. However, what differentiates one educator from the other (regardless of their professional background) is their willingness to design their content around the learner. This does not mean customisation or the lack of it; it is simply possessing a deep understanding of your learners and offering what is necessary and important for them.Arun Yadlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-50903011202406569992023-07-27T10:16:17.971+05:302023-07-27T10:16:17.971+05:30Thank you very much, Rohit. Honored to see your co...Thank you very much, Rohit. Honored to see your comment! <br /><br />Great to see the multi-dimensional perspective you have brought in based on your extensive experience in this domain – that too in various roles. I agree! Especially, the following excerpt from your comment very much resonated with me “Choosing a provider who is willing to partner, do the work to deliver a program focused on outcomes you wish to achieve, and sees your needs as greater than their own remains true no matter which avenue is pursued. Consider also the business model. What is the motivation of each entity to educate?” Yes, the fit between what the organization is trying to achieve, and the strengths/core expertise of the partner is most important! <br />Prasadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-21588788839024814842023-07-27T10:01:19.135+05:302023-07-27T10:01:19.135+05:30My thoughts:
The right business school or the ri...My thoughts: <br /><br />The right business school or the right consulting firm to fit the right need your company has at the time. Having worked for a top-tier management consulting firm, a research-focused firm, and now a business school, I have made all the pitches Prasad describes, and have delivered what the salesperson has promised in several contexts. Some of the specifics can be had no matter whom you speak with -- for example, with the right school and faculty mix, industry leaders are more than happy to engage to be associated with the school. <br /><br />There are great firms, great schools, and poor examples of each. Also, cases where each is leaning on their brands and reputation vs the work they do today. I've been on all sides of that equation as well. <br /><br />Choosing a provider who is willing to partner, do the work to deliver a program focused on outcomes you wish to achieve, and sees your needs as greater than their own remains true no matter which avenue is pursued. Consider also the business model. What is the motivation of each entity to educate? Where are the long-term benefits of each entity on a continued relationship with the company? Everyone of course wants the next and larger engagement. For the firm and for the L&D professional, which entity provides the best longer-term view and relationship? If the firm seeks specific answers for today's market, a consulting engagement (with a firm or a school) is the way to go. If the company is looking to build a leadership cadre and create a culture and success for the future, a business school can provide more foundational learnings. <br /><br />There is a previous comment on determining the business impact. Find that answer and your path forward will become fairly clear. <br />Rohitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-48957778390709377862023-07-25T14:26:36.007+05:302023-07-25T14:26:36.007+05:30Thank you very much Deb! Yes, the impact that the ...Thank you very much Deb! Yes, the impact that the business is looking for from the program should be the starting point and the choice of the program partner should be done in alignment with that.Prasadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-58532141721905856122023-07-25T14:20:25.664+05:302023-07-25T14:20:25.664+05:30Thank you very much, Srividya! Agree with the stag...Thank you very much, Srividya! Agree with the stage-wise process that you had outlined. If we try to specify what will work in our context without understanding the underlying principles and the possibilities, we are likely to be limited by our knowledge and make suboptimal choices. Prasadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-45549985297537534822023-07-25T11:50:01.184+05:302023-07-25T11:50:01.184+05:30Wonderful analysis sir! As always, I fully agree w...Wonderful analysis sir! As always, I fully agree with the conclusions. I strongly believe that learning is a staged process. First, learn from fundamentals, core concepts and theories. Second, back it up with practical experience from various industries, not just yours, but global best practices. And third, customize it during application to suit your business need. If we start with the third step directly, we may be limiting ourselves and might not bring the innovative perspective, which is a better combo of steps 1 and 2. I have seen LnD Leaders focus too much on customization and contextualization right at the beginning, which in my view might not always give the best results.Srividyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-73200192759353705952023-07-25T06:46:20.488+05:302023-07-25T06:46:20.488+05:30Brilliant analysis and I fully agree with the conc...Brilliant analysis and I fully agree with the conclusions ! Given the increasing ask from the business to show impact of Leadership development, what would tilt the favour towards any one of the above options is a pragmatic approach to ascertaining that! Indeed, that would remain the key challenge for all in this industry ! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-50763476137399115072023-06-21T21:53:44.882+05:302023-06-21T21:53:44.882+05:30Thank you very much, Anand! Yes, that is also very...Thank you very much, Anand! Yes, that is also very much possible! Regards, PrasadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-87595608685464320172023-06-18T07:13:01.118+05:302023-06-18T07:13:01.118+05:30As usual, very well conceptualized and lucidly wri...As usual, very well conceptualized and lucidly written Prasad. Another answer could be that the organization found itself in a strategic sweet spot years ago and what leaders do or do not do matters very little as long as they don't damage things!Anandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446138812533443416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-17456684696299191072023-02-20T10:02:07.096+05:302023-02-20T10:02:07.096+05:30Thank you very much, Anand! I agree!!Thank you very much, Anand! I agree!!Prasad Kurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-14137481053639556782023-02-18T09:33:29.049+05:302023-02-18T09:33:29.049+05:30Very precise way in which you have shed light on t...Very precise way in which you have shed light on the two phenomena Prasad. One thing that I have seen that cures/jolts them and others is regular transfer. The next man or woman are seen to handle with lesser fuss and noiseAnandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446138812533443416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-90419367768290914682023-02-13T10:26:41.504+05:302023-02-13T10:26:41.504+05:30Thank you very much for your kind words!Thank you very much for your kind words!Prasad Kurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-89638998057782247612023-02-13T10:25:25.053+05:302023-02-13T10:25:25.053+05:30So true! Fabulous observation and inerpretation a...So true! Fabulous observation and inerpretation along with superb yet simple explanation 👍Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-5961406744830261952023-02-12T21:45:14.849+05:302023-02-12T21:45:14.849+05:30Thank you very much, Priya! So glad to see your co...Thank you very much, Priya! So glad to see your comment!Prasad Kurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-44401159418401739962023-02-12T21:31:39.066+05:302023-02-12T21:31:39.066+05:30Very good read Prasad.. Indeed you have such deep...Very good read Prasad.. Indeed you have such deep observation and vast knowledge. I never thought that there is a solution for all these issues.. Priyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-643354427643105462023-02-12T10:33:51.697+05:302023-02-12T10:33:51.697+05:30Thank you very much!Thank you very much!Prasad Kurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-54699155456822726422023-02-12T10:32:29.466+05:302023-02-12T10:32:29.466+05:30Thank you very much, Amrita! Yes, these patterns c...Thank you very much, Amrita! Yes, these patterns can become entrenched and hence become very difficult to recognize and work on for the individual. Yes, some work environments (and leadership styles) can make these patterns more likely. Prasad Kurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-78650891087410253552023-02-12T08:53:29.598+05:302023-02-12T08:53:29.598+05:30Quite relatable Prasad. Corporate structures are f...Quite relatable Prasad. Corporate structures are filled up with such tendencies where an individual succumbs to the existing phenomena and chooses to pursue the direction as observed from his experienced realities. Meaning if one is constantly in an environment where these phenomenal field is Munchausen Syndrome or Atlas Complex they will find congruency in existence only by exhibiting these behaviors and hence gain acceptance, and achieve organizational success and relevance at workplace. If these patterns are not challenged early it becomes default methods of being and hence can become part of the identities. Amrita Nawalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163694602060284588noreply@blogger.com