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The Rising Frugal Economy

MIT Sloan Management Review | The Rising Frugal Economy

World Economic Forum | Businesses are moving beyond sustainability and thinking about regeneration

World Economic Forum | Businesses are moving beyond sustainability and thinking about regeneration

World Economic Forum | Businesses are moving beyond sustainability and thinking about regeneration



"Navi is pioneering breakthrough business and social paradigms that will reinvent our economy and society.. for the better."
-Professor Henry Chesbrough, UC Berkeley, father of Open Innovation
"Navi Radjou offers a truly unique and valuable perspective which powerfully fuses together Europe, Silicon Valley and India."
-Stuart Crainer & Des Dearlove, Thinkers50 Founders
"Navi is one of the most creative minds to have ever advised our clients. He is truly a man from the future."
-George F. Colony, Chairman and CEO, Forrester
"Navi embodies what I call the rookie mindset.. so crucial for uncovering fresh approaches to the challenges we face. He inspires me with his unbridled optimism, passion, and authenticity.
-Liz Wiseman, bestselling author of Multipliers and Rookie Smarts
"Navi is pioneering breakthrough business and social paradigms that will reinvent our economy and society.. for the better."
-Professor Henry Chesbrough, UC Berkeley, father of Open Innovation
"Navi Radjou offers a truly unique and valuable perspective which powerfully fuses together Europe, Silicon Valley and India."
-Stuart Crainer & Des Dearlove, Thinkers50 Founders
"Navi is one of the most creative minds to have ever advised our clients. He is truly a man from the future."
-George F. Colony, Chairman and CEO, Forrester
"Navi embodies what I call the rookie mindset.. so crucial for uncovering fresh approaches to the challenges we face. He inspires me with his unbridled optimism, passion, and authenticity.
-Liz Wiseman, bestselling author of Multipliers and Rookie Smarts
"Navi is pioneering breakthrough business and social paradigms that will reinvent our economy and society.. for the better."
-Professor Henry Chesbrough, UC Berkeley, father of Open Innovation
"Navi Radjou offers a truly unique and valuable perspective which powerfully fuses together Europe, Silicon Valley and India."
-Stuart Crainer & Des Dearlove, Thinkers50 Founders
"Navi is one of the most creative minds to have ever advised our clients. He is truly a man from the future."
-George F. Colony, Chairman and CEO, Forrester
"Navi embodies what I call the rookie mindset.. so crucial for uncovering fresh approaches to the challenges we face. He inspires me with his unbridled optimism, passion, and authenticity.
-Liz Wiseman, bestselling author of Multipliers and Rookie Smarts
"Navi is pioneering breakthrough business and social paradigms that will reinvent our economy and society.. for the better."
-Professor Henry Chesbrough, UC Berkeley, father of Open Innovation
"Navi Radjou offers a truly unique and valuable perspective which powerfully fuses together Europe, Silicon Valley and India."
-Stuart Crainer & Des Dearlove, Thinkers50 Founders
"Navi is one of the most creative minds to have ever advised our clients. He is truly a man from the future."
-George F. Colony, Chairman and CEO, Forrester
"Navi embodies what I call the rookie mindset.. so crucial for uncovering fresh approaches to the challenges we face. He inspires me with his unbridled optimism, passion, and authenticity.
-Liz Wiseman, bestselling author of Multipliers and Rookie Smarts
What is Jugaad?
What is Jugaad?




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Also known as zizhu chuangxin in China, gambiarra in Brazil, D.I.Y in the United States, jua kali in Africa, and système D in France
Also known as zizhu chuangxin in China, gambiarra in Brazil, D.I.Y in the United States, jua kali in Africa, and système D in France
Also known as zizhu chuangxin in China, gambiarra in Brazil, D.I.Y in the United States, jua kali in Africa, and système D in France
Also known as zizhu chuangxin in China, gambiarra in Brazil, D.I.Y in the United States, jua kali in Africa, and système D in France
Also known as zizhu chuangxin in China, gambiarra in Brazil, D.I.Y in the United States, jua kali in Africa, and système D in France
Also known as zizhu chuangxin in China, gambiarra in Brazil, D.I.Y in the United States, jua kali in Africa, and système D in France




6 min read
6 min read
Wise Leadership: The Foundation of 21st Century Organizations
Wise Leadership: The Foundation of 21st Century Organizations
Wise Leadership: The Foundation of 21st Century Organizations
Wise Leadership: The Foundation of 21st Century Organizations
You can't out-smart AI.
But you can out-wise AI.
Learn the six capabilities that will make you a wise leader
You can't out-smart AI.
But you can out-wise AI.
Learn the six capabilities that will make you a wise leader
You can't out-smart AI.
But you can out-wise AI.
Learn the six capabilities that will make you a wise leader
Behind the movement
Behind the movement
Behind the movement
Behind the movement
We can consciously direct human evolution towards a better future by co-creating a frugal economy that maximizes our potential and well-being within planetary limits
We can consciously direct human evolution towards a better future by co-creating a frugal economy that maximizes our potential and well-being within planetary limits
We can consciously direct human evolution towards a better future by co-creating a frugal economy that maximizes our potential and well-being within planetary limits
We are entering what I call the Age of Convergence, in which first-world and third-world issues like climate change, water shortage, social inequality, chronic illnesses, are converging to create “problems without borders” that affect every person on Earth irrespective of gender, skin color, or income level.
We are entering what I call the Age of Convergence, in which first-world and third-world issues like climate change, water shortage, social inequality, chronic illnesses, are converging to create “problems without borders” that affect every person on Earth irrespective of gender, skin color, or income level.
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Predicting future trends & values
Predicting future trends & values
Predicting future trends & values
Predicting future trends & values
Navi helps organizations anticipate disruptive mega-trends and proactively adapt their strategy, workforce, and leadership to shape the future and benefit from it
Navi helps organizations anticipate disruptive mega-trends and proactively adapt their strategy, workforce, and leadership to shape the future and benefit from it
Navi helps organizations anticipate disruptive mega-trends and proactively adapt their strategy, workforce, and leadership to shape the future and benefit from it
“Navi Radjou understands that the last thing the world needs is another abstract economic theory. So, with over 100 real-life examples, this guidebook inspires you to join the visionary businesses and governments worldwide who are co-building a new economic operating system that truly benefits people, society, and the planet. Radjou shows how nations can maximize human potential and social well-being within planetary limits. This is what the future looks like―and has to for there to be a future.
―Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove, Founders, Thinkers50
“Navi Radjou understands that the last thing the world needs is another abstract economic theory. So, with over 100 real-life examples, this guidebook inspires you to join the visionary businesses and governments worldwide who are co-building a new economic operating system that truly benefits people, society, and the planet. Radjou shows how nations can maximize human potential and social well-being within planetary limits. This is what the future looks like―and has to for there to be a future.
―Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove, Founders, Thinkers50


Recipient of the Thinkers50 2013 Innovation Award
Recipient of the Thinkers50 2013 Innovation Award
Recipient of the Thinkers50 2013 Innovation Award
Recipient of the Thinkers50 2013 Innovation Award


Ranked Top 50 Management Thinker in 2021 and 2023
Ranked Top 50 Management Thinker in 2021 and 2023
Ranked Top 50 Management Thinker in 2021 and 2023




Articles by Navi Radjou
Articles by Navi Radjou
Articles by Navi Radjou
Articles by Navi Radjou
Navi is a prolific writer. His ideas have been shaped by his 30 years of global work experience, his French education, and his Indian spiritual roots. He has written for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, MIT Sloan Management Review, strategy+business, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and World Economic Forum.
Navi is a prolific writer. His ideas have been shaped by his 30 years of global work experience, his French education, and his Indian spiritual roots. He has written for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, MIT Sloan Management Review, strategy+business, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and World Economic Forum.




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