Rafiki means friend in Kiswahili language, which is spoken in a large part of Africa. The book reflects the authors own way of detailing the importance of cooperation for Indian managers in international business as part of his teaching in MBA class. It is full of anecdotal evidence that have made it an articulate polemic and provide a counterintuitive look toward understanding the business environment. Biswajit has written a fascinating book. He takes an unusual path, and with warmth and accessibility weaves stories and travel adventures around a serious but humanized discussion of crucial economic and social issues. The author treats us to a vividly narrated reminder of the extraordinary value of diversity and the importance of learning from the realities of others. This rich and readable chronicle will be enjoyed by many. - Patrick Low, Vice President of Research, Fung Global Institute, Hong Kong and Former Chief Economist of the World Trade Organization Biswajit whips up a wonderful plate of cross country experiences. The fast paced book illustrates the perils of attaching labels like emerging market economies that lull MNCs to ignore the rich diversity and consequent opportunity these countries offer. - Subhomoy Bhattacharjee, Deputy Editor, Indian Express My World with Rafiki is a powerful narrative with opinions and doubts that ignite alternative thinking and discernment about the contemporary world. A superb mix of stories and theories, the breathtaking speed of commentary and lively anecdotes keep you wondering for the next surprise. - Bruno Jetin, Researcher, Institute for Research on Contemporary Southeast Asia, Bangkok and Associate Professor, University Paris Nord Sorbonne, Paris
This book investigates the real process of unleashing the power of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) through Open Innovation and strategic choices. It covers the most important aspects of ICT in a nutshell and details the road to the future through business innovation. ICT, of which telecom and IT constitute the core, is currently permeating and transforming every sphere of life, ranging from commerce, manufacturing, education and healthcare, to agriculture, banking, governance, media and entertainment. Today, telecommunication and ICT, in general, are essential to a country’s economic development and competitiveness as recognized both by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. Due to the powerful, disruptive and rapid forces unleashed by ICT tsunami, organisations not only struggle to harness the potential of ICT but can also be overwhelmed by the changes, complexity, competition and regulatory environment it brings up. This book provides a clue to organisations on how to sustain and succeed by leveraging ICT in absence of extensive in-house expertise across the breadth and depth of these areas. The driving theme of the book is about opening up organizational and business models, by presenting an integrated roadmap to a future with ICT, by co-opting, cooperating and competing with other organisations. Constructing the right strategy and building the necessary social capital for open innovation through collaboration with partners, government, academia and users (Quadruple Helix Model) are essential steps in such a process.
Rafiki means friend in Kiswahili language, which is spoken in a large part of Africa. The book reflects the authors own way of detailing the importance of cooperation for Indian managers in international business as part of his teaching in MBA class. It is full of anecdotal evidence that have made it an articulate polemic and provide a counterintuitive look toward understanding the business environment. Biswajit has written a fascinating book. He takes an unusual path, and with warmth and accessibility weaves stories and travel adventures around a serious but humanized discussion of crucial economic and social issues. The author treats us to a vividly narrated reminder of the extraordinary value of diversity and the importance of learning from the realities of others. This rich and readable chronicle will be enjoyed by many. - Patrick Low, Vice President of Research, Fung Global Institute, Hong Kong and Former Chief Economist of the World Trade Organization Biswajit whips up a wonderful plate of cross country experiences. The fast paced book illustrates the perils of attaching labels like emerging market economies that lull MNCs to ignore the rich diversity and consequent opportunity these countries offer. - Subhomoy Bhattacharjee, Deputy Editor, Indian Express My World with Rafiki is a powerful narrative with opinions and doubts that ignite alternative thinking and discernment about the contemporary world. A superb mix of stories and theories, the breathtaking speed of commentary and lively anecdotes keep you wondering for the next surprise. - Bruno Jetin, Researcher, Institute for Research on Contemporary Southeast Asia, Bangkok and Associate Professor, University Paris Nord Sorbonne, Paris
This book investigates the real process of unleashing the power of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) through Open Innovation and strategic choices. It covers the most important aspects of ICT in a nutshell and details the road to the future through business innovation. ICT, of which telecom and IT constitute the core, is currently permeating and transforming every sphere of life, ranging from commerce, manufacturing, education and healthcare, to agriculture, banking, governance, media and entertainment. Today, telecommunication and ICT, in general, are essential to a country’s economic development and competitiveness as recognized both by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. Due to the powerful, disruptive and rapid forces unleashed by ICT tsunami, organisations not only struggle to harness the potential of ICT but can also be overwhelmed by the changes, complexity, competition and regulatory environment it brings up. This book provides a clue to organisations on how to sustain and succeed by leveraging ICT in absence of extensive in-house expertise across the breadth and depth of these areas. The driving theme of the book is about opening up organizational and business models, by presenting an integrated roadmap to a future with ICT, by co-opting, cooperating and competing with other organisations. Constructing the right strategy and building the necessary social capital for open innovation through collaboration with partners, government, academia and users (Quadruple Helix Model) are essential steps in such a process.
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