Articles by Ambi Parameswaran

It’s the age of Big Data. The field of data science is brimming with opportunities, in sub-segments like data visualization and data communication.

As the pandemic retreats, marketing professionals must unearth new insights that can power brands ahead and win back the positions of power they enjoyed.

The author’s first word of advice in this oped: Don’t get obsessed with a ‘dream company’. Have a ‘dream industry’ orientation instead.

Going forward, the MBA market will probably get splintered into sub-parts and specialized MBAs, focusing on specific sectors like entrepreneurship and more.

Hybridization has now moved up a notch. It is not just hybridization of jobs; it is also hybridization of how work gets done.

As a B-School Dean mentioned in a webinar, be ready to answer the question, “What did you do during 2020 that you would not have done any time else?”

As the future of work changes, we will see the future of meetings change dramatically too. The Zoom mania will die down as people start using tools that measure their productivity.

That’s the way even skilled workers may be headed, but how prepared are they? What would it take for the job-seeker to successfully evolve into a one-person corporation? Practical tips from an expert

COVID has created considerable uncertainty around employment opportunities. You may have to visualize different future paths for your career, and upskill yourself. And be prepared for bouts of retirement in between.

Just as electricity changed factories, technology changed the office. COVID will change it further, with the future of most jobs looking very different. The better prepared you are, the more successful you’ll be.