July 12, 2020
Abhijit's Sketchnotes No. 6 showcases insights on social learning, career habits, and leadership skills. A creative blend for HR and talent development.

Abhijit’s Sketchnotes No. 6

Welcome to Abhijit's Sketchnotes No 6. My work week ended with a bang. It is good news I have to share. So hold on. In this issue, I ask if Covid-19 could be fuelling innovation and some ideas you can try. There is a new #trend in videos that has grown 600% since the lockdown - something you must know about. There is disruption that leverages the human factor - not tech. And may I ask you a sensitive question? “How are you doing with your new year resolutions?” If you struggle to build new habits, the answer may be in building Tiny Habits. You may know about habits - but what are tiny habits? That is our lead story.

July 1, 2020
Abhijit's Sketchnotes No. 5 showcases insights on gifted children, leadership, and digital therapeutics. Perfect for career growth and HR talent strategies.

Abhijit’s Sketchnotes No 5

Abhijit's Sketchnotes No 5 explores why FDA is recommending a videogame as a cure. What could be driving this decision. There is a a great sketch about the fear of making mistakes. Yes, there is a term for it. You can know that here and a big question - is it a curse to be a genius? Or worse still the parent of a genius? Read this compelling story

June 18, 2020
Sketchnotes highlighting visual recall in leadership and career development. Perfect for authors and HR pros harnessing talent in the workplace.

Abhijit’s Sketchnotes No 3

The most fascinating story of the week is clearly how Steve Jobs got 219 patents AFTER he died. How did that even happen? Jobs got 620 patents in his life time. And then there is a story about how trust between colleagues takes a beating when you do not meet in person. Yes Zoom does not cut it. It is efficient but does not build trust.

June 6, 2020
Colorful sketchnotes highlighting work, career trends, leadership tips, signs of burnout, and insights on talent in HR from a renowned author.

Abhijit’s Sketchnotes – The First Issue

Tesla creates a “digital twin” of every car they sell. Data from the real car is sent to the digital twin in the Tesla office. It lets Tesla update the software in a car remotely even as it is being driven. Singapore city has a digital twin to help plan its services. Should humans have digital twins? Celebs are creating their own digital twins. Should you? But first, do you really want passionate people when you hire? And if you are a passionate person, can you monetise your uniqueness?

April 3, 2020
Woman brushing teeth with a motivational quote about routines during uncertain times, reflecting on leadership, work, and career stability.

Uncertain Times Need Routines

Comfort-food is a stress reliever. We throw caution to the winds and indulge in a routine that brings back memories of happy times and nostalgia. Friends and loved ones renew our faith. For some turning to religion is reassuring. Routines build a sequence that we know and have done before. Routines are necessary for mental health during times of stress and uncertainty. 5 Ideas you can use

February 25, 2020
Future of interviews highlights AI, VR, talent, and soft skills over resumes in career paths. Leadership and HR focus on curiosity and motivation.

Your social media footprint is your new resume

Your social media presence can be used to create your personality profile. These reflect more stable traits like ability to learn, motivation and people skills. Personality is probably a better predictor of your success than what people put on their resume.  There is inaccurate and sometimes fake information in people's resumes. That when combined with poor skills at predicting performance from candidate interviews, means most hiring is a hit or miss situation.

January 9, 2020
Cartoon and text discussing challenges of workplace reintegration post-leave. Insightful HR and career advice on maintaining talent and leadership.

Ignored by colleagues after returning from long leave

I had taken a sabbatical of 2 1/2 years due to medical reasons. I resumed work after full recovery. on my return, I am being treated differently by my coworkers and managers, who think I am still unfit. I’m not given key assignments. And whenever some crucial work comes my way, it is on sympathetic grounds. Even if they involve me in certain activities, it’s merely a formality. I feel very isolated. What should I do to ensure my career get a boost and I am treated equally at the workplace?