Monthly Archives: May 2008

Really taking it in…

As I think back to the block level gathering of the 23rd and 24th, I increasingly feel that, for all the imperfections that might have bothered me, the event was rather good. My withdrawal from the centre of the scene … Continue reading

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Taking it all in…

Well, as my efforts at being humble go into overdrive, I’ve had the chance to think over a whole lot of things. All the same, I’ve had a whole bunch of ‘not-so-humble’ issues come to mind since the morning… What … Continue reading

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My Pet Obsession (the saga continues)

Calling myself a ‘change agent’, a ‘facilitator of change’ or a ‘catalyst’ makes me feel that I’m getting a little bit big for my boots. To be honest, I don’t know what I should call myself really. The last couple … Continue reading

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Hearing the Call

Even as I wrote the title of this blog, I found myself confused. Which goes to show just how things are at the moment. Working on a process of organisational change is a rather tricky thing indeed. For whom, exactly, … Continue reading

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Redefining Education in Seva Mandir?

Today I was sitting with the education people, facilitating a discussion about Seva Mandir’s vision in the context of ‘education’. I must say that I am impressed by the quality of the discussion that took place and the readiness of … Continue reading

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The Main Shift (part 2)

Something about my last post leaves me feeling like I pretended that I had resolved a dilemma. Back at work today, and this feeling is buzzing about inside me quite intensely! Upon further reflection, I get the nagging feeling that … Continue reading

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The Main Shift

The gradual discovery over the last few years that it’s not really about me and my ideas versus rigid unhelpful people in the organisation has been rather seminal for me.It’s not that I don’t have all these ideas that I … Continue reading

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Wisdom in the Rickshaw

While I was on my way to visit a friend in Delhi after a conference on Citizenship and Governance (organised by PRIA), I found myself on a rather long rickshaw ride. I decided to start up some casual banter with … Continue reading

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