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Naruto's Nindō : A Path to Effective Management

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Get ready to uncover the hidden management lessons within the action-packed world of Naruto! Despite being a shōnen anime series, Naruto provides valuable insights into management principles, leadership, and teamwork. Let’s explore the valuable lessons that Naruto offers for real-life management scenarios! Leadership: Vision and Goal Setting : Naruto's relentless drive to become the Hokage and defend his village stands as a compelling testament to visionary leadership. Empowering Others : Naruto consistently supports his teammates and allies, fostering a strong bond and shared sense of purpose. Adaptability : Naruto's knack for adapting to new situations and turning his mistakes into valuable lessons makes him a standout leader. Team 7 One of the most iconic moments where Naruto empowered his team was during the Chunin Exams. In the Forest of Death stage of the exams, Naruto's team (Team 7) was struggling to survive against their opponents. Naruto, who was injured, used his...

The Indian Gaming Industry: A Product Manager's Perspective (with a Side of Humor)

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The recent launch of Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese AAA game that broke player count records on Steam, got me wondering why India, with an estimated population of 1.45 billion, a producer of millions of engineers, and ready-to-use content thanks to heaps of mythological epics and tons of regional literature, is not able to come up with even a single AAA game.  The Indian gaming industry is expected to grow to US$ 8.92 billion in the next five years, according to a recent report. India's gaming sector is currently valued at around US$ 3.1 billion. With 442 million gamers, India is the second-largest gaming market in the world behind China, yet the country’s esports ecosystem lacks major titles.  While the Indian gaming industry has demonstrated significant growth in recent years, it still faces several challenges that prevent it from reaching its full potential. From a product manager's perspective, these challenges can be categorized into several key areas,  Limited Intern...