Talking About What Matters: The White, The Black and the Lighter Shades of Grey

Talking About What Matters: The White, The Black and the Lighter Shades of Grey

Author: vijayalakshmi balakrishnan March 14, 2021 Duration: 2:09:11

How did individuals, and organisations, respond when the first pandemic of the 21st century hit? What happens when an individual life-career pivot sends you on a career path you had not planned? Havovi Wadia, CEO of Save The Children India (STCI) shares what responding to the Covid 19 pandemic, meant, when government decisions and court orders, made lives more vulnerable, the everyday difficulties of ensuring children and women, are helped when they are most in need, has meant and how the organisation is preparing for a future, where many of the assumptions that were the foundation of planning, are no longer relevant. She talks her journey’s milestones about making the best use of available opportunities and how learning and making a job one’s own is the best kept secret of career success. This episode was recorded in the last fortnight of 2020.

Selection of Writings

https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/SitePages/pdf/Havovi-Wadia-Confining-childhood-in-India.pdf

https://idronline.org/how-to-use-data-to-improve-decision-making/


Hosted by vijayalakshmi balakrishnan, Baroque offers a thoughtful space for reflection on the complex world of public policy. The title itself is a metaphor for a deliberate pause-a moment to step out of the daily rush, consider the path already traveled, and use that perspective to see the road ahead more clearly. Each episode is built around conversations with influential figures who have shaped policy from various angles. You’ll hear their personal stories and the lessons learned from their unique journeys, moving beyond abstract theory to the real art and craft of decision-making that affects communities and nations. This podcast sits at the intersection of business and the non-profit spirit, exploring how policy is formulated, challenged, and implemented. It’s not about quick takes or headlines, but about the deeper narratives and human experiences behind systemic change. Tune in for a series that values depth over speed, offering listeners a chance to engage with the nuanced thinking that guides our shared societal structures. For more, you can reach out via baroquepodcast@gmail.com.
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