Individual Contributor & Leader: Different Games, Different Gears & The Peter Principle

Most careers reward great doers by inviting them to become managers. Sometimes that works brilliantly; other times it triggers the Peter Principle — people get promoted to their level of incompetence. The fix isn’t “stop promoting.” It’s learning that ICs (individual contributors) and leaders create value in different ways, need different attributes, and should followContinue reading “Individual Contributor & Leader: Different Games, Different Gears & The Peter Principle”

Should We Let Users Decide How ChatGPT Behaves?

As ChatGPT and similar AI models become more common in our daily lives, there’s an important debate we need to have: Who should decide how these models behave? Right now, big tech companies make that decision. But wouldn’t it be better if you, the user, had more control? This article explains how these models workContinue reading “Should We Let Users Decide How ChatGPT Behaves?”

Do You Really Need That Online Course Certificate?

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the value of certifications is under scrutiny. With the proliferation of free and paid online courses, professionals often wonder if obtaining a certificate is worth the time, money, and effort. This article delves into the role of certifications, the emphasis on skills versus credentials, and alternatives that might serveContinue reading “Do You Really Need That Online Course Certificate?”

I wish to keep myself updated. Which is the best new skill? How do I approach the change?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Information Technology (IT), staying updated with the latest skills and technologies is not just an option but a necessity for professionals. From the early days of programming in languages like C++ and Java to the current era of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and beyond, the IT world hasContinue reading “I wish to keep myself updated. Which is the best new skill? How do I approach the change?”

Are you prone to creating vertical relationships with people around you – pushover?

A relationship, in the simplest of terms, is a connection between two or more individuals. It can be social, romantic, familial, professional, or platonic, each with its own dynamics, complexities, and intricacies. This bond may be based on love, respect, kinship, shared experiences, mutual interests, or a combination of these elements. There’s no one-size-fits-all whenContinue reading “Are you prone to creating vertical relationships with people around you – pushover?”

Metaverse – Low Initial Investment Roles in the Virtual World

The metaverse is a virtual, interconnected universe that comprises various digital environments, platforms, and experiences. It allows users to interact with each other through avatars, explore virtual worlds, engage in activities, and create or trade digital assets. The metaverse combines aspects of artificial intelligence, social media, augmented reality, virtual reality, gaming, cryptocurrency and Blockchain technologyContinue reading “Metaverse – Low Initial Investment Roles in the Virtual World”

GPT4 – Ethical, Social, Economic implications (#GPTGenerated)

I asked GPT-4 : What are potential ethical, social, and economic implications of GPT4? GPT-4 RESPONSE As a powerful AI language model, GPT-4 has numerous potential implications across ethical, social, and economic dimensions. Here, we discuss some of these implications: Ethical implications: Social implications: Economic implications: While GPT-4 holds immense potential, it is crucial toContinue reading “GPT4 – Ethical, Social, Economic implications (#GPTGenerated)”

Indian IT job market – March 2023

My profile: Role: Practice Builder, Product Manager, Thought Leader, Solutioning LeadSkills: Data & AI, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Solutioning, and more.Years: 20 Did you know: It takes approximately 6 months (on average) to find the right piece of work, especially given the years of experience I have and…. ummm… the other factor. 🤑Continue reading “Indian IT job market – March 2023”