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The ₹3,500 Cr IPO Withdrawal and the Bollywood Movie 'Tumko Meri Kasam'
a Risk Management Case Study Introduction In March 2025, the ₹3,500 crore IPO of Indira IVF, a leading IVF service provider in India, was...

Daman Dev Sood
Apr 25, 20255 min read


Through AI’s Eyes: My Journey of Resilience & Impact
A fellow professional Visakha Singhania ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/visakhasinghania/ ) gave these three interesting questions to...

Daman Dev Sood
Mar 22, 20259 min read


Case Study: The Digital Arrest Scam — A Cautionary Tale
Introduction: Naresh, a tech-savvy and financial professional (better than an average Indian) working in a nearby state and living in...

Daman Dev Sood
Mar 4, 20255 min read


The Monkey Business
The recent nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka caused by a monkey entering a grid/substation ( https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacifi...

Daman Dev Sood
Feb 26, 20254 min read


Beyond Simulations - Why Organizations Must Manufacture Real Crisis Scenarios
Why Simulations Are Not Enough For decades, crisis management practice has relied on tabletop exercises, simulations, and drills. While...

Daman Dev Sood
Feb 8, 20254 min read


Enhance Incident Reporting: Strengthen Risk Culture
Incident reporting forms the heart of an effective risk management framework, enabling organizations to identify, address, and mitigate...

Daman Dev Sood
Jan 26, 20254 min read


Being Sustainable and Resilient in Human-Computer Interaction
(I delivered a condensed version of this speech at Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh on 8th January 2025 as the Chief Guest at their...

Daman Dev Sood
Jan 11, 20257 min read


How to Get the Best Out of Your Coach or Mentor?
A coach or mentor can play a transformative role in your life, but the results depend not just on their expertise but also on your...

Daman Dev Sood
Dec 29, 20243 min read


How to Select a Coach or Mentor?
Selecting the right coach or mentor can be a transformative decision, one that influences both your personal and professional growth....

Daman Dev Sood
Dec 24, 20244 min read


Crisis Management Guidelines for the Board of Directors
The Board Members do not play an active role in Crisis Management. They are not part of the CMT (Crisis Management Team). These...

Daman Dev Sood
Dec 22, 20242 min read


Training, Coaching, and Mentoring: A Deep Dive into Development Dynamics
Introduction In the realms of personal and professional development, training , coaching , and mentoring are often spoken of...

Daman Dev Sood
Dec 9, 20245 min read


Agile BCM – Part2
Part 1 (published by BCI https://www.thebci.org/news/agile-business-continuity-management-part-1.html ) of this series of two articles...

Daman Dev Sood
Nov 15, 202413 min read


Achieving Resilience and Excellence in Project Management: A Case Study
Introduction: Why Resilience and Excellence Matter In today’s fast-paced environment, resilience is often discussed, but rarely within...

Daman Dev Sood
Nov 3, 20245 min read


The Unbreakable Legacy: How Ratan Tata's Resilience Shaped a Standard of Leadership - and 12 Shades of Ratan Tata
Resilience in the face of adversity is a hallmark of true leadership. Few embody this trait as profoundly as Ratan Tata, the iconic...

Daman Dev Sood
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Shelter-in Strategies: Balancing Ethics, Operations, and Stakeholder Communication in Crisis Management
In an increasingly unpredictable world, the ability of organizations to withstand crises has never been more critical. Business...

Daman Dev Sood
Oct 8, 20249 min read


Cybersecurity Idioms
Here is a fun and learn post during Cybersecurity Month of October. Original Cybersecurity Equivalent Actions speak louder than...

Daman Dev Sood
Oct 3, 20243 min read


KYC Is NOT = Know Your Customers!
In today's business environment, "Know Your Customer" (KYC) is a mantra repeated across industries, particularly in finance and risk...

Daman Dev Sood
Aug 26, 20245 min read


Building Elephants That Dance: The Startup Advantage
A fellow professional recently wrote ‘Pmarca on why not to do a startup’. While I generally agree with and respect his views, here is my...

Daman Dev Sood
Aug 20, 20245 min read


Resilient Leadership: Traits for Successful Leaders
In the ever-evolving business landscape, effective leadership is the cornerstone of success. Leaders who demonstrate resilience navigate...

Daman Dev Sood
Aug 16, 20248 min read


Building Organizational Resilience: Ensuring Stability in Turbulent Times
In today's fast-paced and unpredictable business environment, one key factor stands out as crucial for organizational success:...

Daman Dev Sood
Jul 13, 20243 min read
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