• Atrium Talks: Which Organisations Innovate, Which Do Not, and Why?
    Mar 30 2023

    In the final episode of Atrium Talks, Professors Deepa Mani and Bhagwan Chowdhry discuss how large, successful organisations often need help to innovate. They point out that innovation and disruption come from young, small organisations and examine the reasons for it. They also discuss how individuals get caught up in their success and become caricatures of themselves over time. They explore how organisations and individuals reinvent themselves. If not, why not? If yes, how?

    Music Authors: Song: Pastime Paradise Artist: Ray Barretto Writers: Stevie Wonder

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    9 mins
  • Atrium Talks: How Can Countries Incentivise Innovation?
    Mar 23 2023

    In this episode, Professors Deepa Mani and Bhagwan Chowdhry discuss how Entrepreneurship and innovation are best thought of as relay races. They take time (sometimes a very long time), require several runners (e.g. talent), and an infrastructure (financing, idea exchange) that supports passing the baton from one runner to the next.

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    11 mins
  • Atrium Talks: Clusters and Creativity
    Mar 16 2023

    In this episode of Atrium talks, Professors Deepa Mani and Bhagwan Choudhry discuss innovation arising from lone inventors as a myth. Population-level studies suggest that creativity flourishes in clusters: cities, large universities, and communities. They discuss why and how.

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    8 mins
  • Atrium Talks: Yes! We Can (Cultivate Creativity)
    Mar 9 2023

    In this episode of Atrium Talks, Professors Deepa Mani and Bhagwan Chowdhry suggest that creativity is not an innate trait but can be cultivated by individuals and organisations. They provide examples and strategies to help develop one's creative potential.

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    9 mins
  • Atrium Talks: What's the Fuss About Creativity and Innovation?
    Mar 2 2023

    In this episode, Professors Deepa Mani and Bhagwan Chowdhry delve into the complexities of creativity in our modern world. As we grapple with the challenges of today, they ask us to consider how we can truly innovate and create, not just incrementally, but with disruptive impact. Drawing on their research and insights, they set a context to explore what we can do as individuals, organisations, and society to unlock our full creative potential.

    Music Authors: Song: Pastime Paradise Artist: Ray Barretto Writers: Stevie Wonder

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    7 mins
  • Coming soon – Atrium Talks - Season 05
    Feb 23 2023

    In this season of Atrium Talks, Professors Bhagwan Chowdhry and Deepa Mani explore the true human wonder: creativity and innovation. They offer valuable insights and practical strategies to harness this wonder as a person, an organisation and a nation.

    Music Authors: Song: Pastime Paradise Artist: Ray Barretto Writers: Stevie Wonder


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    1 min
  • Atrium Talks: Lessons from Macbeth
    Dec 15 2022

    In this final episode of Atrium Talks, Professors Deepa Mani and Bhagwan Chowdhry draw lessons from Shakespeare's Macbeth about leadership, organisational culture, greed, and downfall.

    Music Authors

    Song: Pastime Paradise

    Artist: Ray Barretto

    Writers: Stevie Wonder

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    9 mins
  • Atrium Talks: Insights from Ancient Scriptures
    Dec 8 2022

    In this episode of Atrium Talks, Professors Deepa Mani and Bhagwan Chowdhry discuss insights ancient scriptures from around the world provide for individuals and businesses.

    Music Authors

    Song: Pastime Paradise

    Artist: Ray Barretto

    Writers: Stevie Wonder

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    9 mins