Author Archive for Arun Vemuri

I am sure the sentiment is shared by many who have a rather…er… chequered career. And questions abound. What gets one closer to the seat of power? And the fruits it has to offer? To begin with the answer is darn simple. It’s only made complex by know-alls or know-nothings or know-half or know-half-but-don’t-know-which-halves. That [...]

Many a time we are swept by that overwhelming feeling to bare all. Not to be mistaken with confession which is done after ensuring that there is nothing further to lose on account of reputation.

I was privy to many an enlightening conversation in my lifetime; not by invitation but by virtue of being a very ordinary and colourless individual who can blend in the background and can be easily ignored. I am like your ubiquitous taxi/auto driver, housekeeping staff, waiter in a bar or a fly-on-the-wall. It has its [...]

New recruits or executives kicked upstairs are usually in a tearing hurry. They want to bring in sweeping changes: change SOPs, unveil new pyramids or Venn diagrams and what not. All even before the first circular about them is mailed. Let me admit, it’s a trait that should be encouraged, a spirit to be applauded [...]

There is a new found optimism in air. “Green shoots” are appearing all over the parched land and dead woods. Fewer hearts palpitate now when the swiping of access cards results in a loud beep accompanied by the door not opening. One waits patiently while the security politely presses the switch to let one in. [...]