Freud vs. the AI Era: Why Old Psychology Struggles in a VUCA World

Freud vs. the AI Era: Why Old Psychology Struggles in a VUCA World

Our understanding of human behaviour was fundamentally altered by Sigmund Freud in the early 1900s. Id, Ego, and Superego, his three-part model of the mind, provided a framework for investigating the hidden forces at work in our desires, ethics, and perceptions of the world. Psychoanalysis was central to the field of psychology for many years. […]

Picking Up Outside Noise to Drown Out the Inner One?

emotional struggles

More and more young and mid-level managers in the glitzy corporate scene are seeking solace in the commotion of social events and parties as a means of escaping the emotional challenges that accompany the daily grind of presentations, deadlines, and important meetings. When we’re dealing with deeper emotional gaps or a feeling of emptiness, the […]

How General Fintech Overcame a Data Migration Crisis with the Aid of Quantum Group

How General Fintech Overcame a Data Migration Crisis with the Aid of Quantum Group

The boardroom at General Fintech was unusually quiet on this warm afternoon in Pune. With offices in Hyderabad, Delhi, and Pune, the company a rising star in the fintech sector had reached a dead end. They were having difficulties with their ambitious data migration project, which was essential for optimising departmental operations. The IT Head, […]

Navigating Leadership Challenges with Emotional Intelligence – An imaginary and hypothetical Case Study on Senior Leaders in the Indian Navy

Navigating Leadership Challenges with Emotional Intelligence

Introduction: In the Indian Navy, senior leaders face unique challenges that require a high degree of emotional intelligence (EI) to navigate effectively. This case study examines the experiences of Commodore Sujay Kumar, a distinguished officer known for his exemplary leadership and strategic acumen, in leveraging emotional intelligence to overcome obstacles and inspire his team. Background: […]

From Concept to Creation: The EQ Advantage in Automotive Innovation

From Concept to Creation: The EQ Advantage in Automotive Innovation

Introduction: In the dynamic world of automotive design, where precision, creativity, and teamwork are crucial, a prominent German automotive design major located in Pune, India, acknowledged the significance of improving problem-solving abilities within its workforce. With a focus on strengthening emotional intelligence, the company set out to equip its employees with the necessary tools and […]

Why Retain? Let them Go… Pump in the fresh blood…

Why Retain? Let them Go..Pump in the fresh blood..

Why It’s Better to Let Go of Employees Who Aren’t Engaged Than to Keep Them BeginningWhen an employee quits today, companies have to decide whether to keep them or let them go. This is becoming more and more of a problem. Counter-offers and retention strategies are common, but research and real-world experience show that keeping […]

Streamlining Clinical Research: An Achievement in DevOps Training for Healthcare Data Administration

Streamlining Clinical Research: An Achievement in DevOps Training for Healthcare Data Administration

Introduction:Data management is the cornerstone of innovation in the ever-changing healthcare scene, particularly in the area of clinical research. One of the top healthcare companies realized how important DevOps was to streamlining data management procedures for its research projects. They gave their teams the knowledge and Quantum’s different methodology  necessary to completely transform the way […]

Re discovering myself on a bike tour in Ladakh

Re discovering myself on a bike tour in Ladakh

Travelogue: June 17th–June 27th, 2025June 17th, 2025: Pune – Manali The journey started with a flight from Pune to Chandigarh. From Chandigarh, I took a cab to Manali, a scenic drive through lush greenery and quaint hill towns. The anticipation of returning to Manali after so many years made the journey exciting.  June 18th, 2025: […]

Shallowness is the New Normal in the Corporate World

Shallowness is the New Normal in the Corporate World

In the vast halls of the great corporate empire called Optica, there was a time when truth was not something to be found, but rather something to be built. “Perception is reality, and reality is irrelevant.” That was the golden rule in Optica. The corporate elites, known as “Narrators,” were master storytellers in this universe. […]

A Pee… Err… Free State : Bharat ek Peshab Pradhan Desh

A Pee... Err... Free State : Bharat ek Peshab Pradhan Desh

Swamutra se Gomutra tak Indians are masters at jugaad and blaming Pakistan, but they also make sure that the public adores every unsuspecting wall, corner, and alley. Welome to the most peshab nation on Earth, where going to the toilet is more than just a biological necessity; it’s a metaphor for total freedom of expression. […]

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