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Navi has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, The Financial Times.
In addition to being a columnist on HarvardBusinessReview.org, Navi is a sought-after speaker by the World Economic Forum,
Council on Foreign Relations, The Conference Board, Harvard University, and Asia Society.
A prolific writer, he has coined and popularized several business concepts such as ‘Global Innovation Networks’,
‘Polycentric Innovation’ and ‘Jugaad Innovation’.
Navi is the co-author of Jugaad Innovation: Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthrough Growth (Jossey-Bass, 2012) and From Smart to Wise, a book on next-generation leadership (Jossey-Bass, 2013).
Thanks to his unrivaled access to global markets, Navi has a rare and clear-eyed view of their forces, constraints, and opportunities. His ideas are truly fresh. His approach is disciplined– grounded in research. And his delivery is filled with stories, warmth, and humor. I recommend Navi to every future-facing audience in search of new tools and inspiration.” —Christine Kinser, Global Leader, Strategic Programs for IBM Global Business Services
HBR Management Tip:
How To Reach Customers In Emerging Markets Navi discusses with The Economist about jugaad innovation
A groundbreaking book, Jugaad Innovation
(Jossey-Bass, April 2012)
shows leaders everywhere why the time is right for jugaad to emerge as a powerful business tool in the West—and how to bring the jugaad mindset and practices to their organizations.
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From Smart To Wise
(Jossey-Bass, 2013)
will help leaders at all levels nurture a resilient and balanced leadership style that is essential to succeed in our complex world.”
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