Masala Management: Product and Engineering Leadership Lessons from the Indian Kitchen
As a technology leader constantly seeking wisdom in unexpected places, I've discovered that some of my most profound leadership insights come not from business books or conference talks, but from watching the intricate dance of an Indian kitchen. In my last article, " The Indian Kitchen Philosophy: Transforming the Ordinary into Extraordinary ," I wrote about how the Indian kitchen follows principles that differ from those of the western kitchen. The same principles that transform humble ingredients into extraordinary meals offer remarkable parallels for navigating the complexities of modern product development and engineering management. Making Magic with What You Have The Indian kitchen's greatest strength lies in its ability to create abundance from scarcity. A skilled cook can transform whatever vegetables are available at the local market into a feast, just as successful product and engineering teams learn to excel with the resources actually at the...