Wicked Problems for Policy Making

We learnt about Wicked Problems in Design Thinking class.

Complex problems like Education and Healthcare are good examples of Wicked problems.
Wicked problems are inherently complex , requires multi disciplinary approach and has 10 distinct characteristics 

Climate crisis will also fall under the category of wicked problem because the articulation is not straightforward and there can't be one simple or final solution.

I love this quote by Albert Einstein -

It's not that I'am so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.  - Albert Einstein

I have been researching ,speaking, articulating, lending voice  and stayed with few problems since many years . One of them is the problem of Gender Equality. 

108 Years: Wait for Gender Equality Gets Longer as Women’s Share of Workforce, Politics Drops

Networks are suggested as a resource for tackling wicked problems in this Nonprofit Quarterly reprint. 

What are common wicked problems? How are wicked problems different from other problems?

In their original work, Rittel and Webber suggested that wicked problems are typically those pertaining to governmental, social, or policy planning. Examples of wicked problems that have been addressed in scholarly literature include poverty, urban renewal, school curriculum design, education, environmental and natural resources policy.

In the Digital World that we live in, Regulatory Framework by Governments around Data privacy would also be categorised as  wicked problem

It's an open secret that FAANG companies ( Facebook , Apple, Amazon , Netflix, Google) are collecting lot of our personal data. We need Govt intervention for robust #Privacy policies regarding our Personal #data to prevent misuse. #PublicPolicy #India @GoI_MeitY

— Ruchi 🏳️‍🌈🌈 (@rucsb) August 10, 2019

Read Bill and Melinda Gate Annual letter 2019 to understand some wicked problems 

I discovered Trillion Dollar Coach fm Bill Gates tweets.His #books reccos r superb.For people who ponder & care deeply abt solving world's complex problems , Open Annual Letter by Bill & Melinda Gates is just the right Food for Thought #ProblemSolvers https://t.co/1t4qeYR0EX

— Ruchi 🏳️‍🌈🌈 (@rucsb) August 10, 2019

What wicked problems you are working on ? Who are the stakeholders involved ? 

How do you go about identifying the problem ? What are the solutions proposed ? 

Who are the sponsors ? 

Would love to hear your views on Wicked Problems in India. 

Best Podcasts for HR Professionals

For HR Leaders, who dont have time to browse through HR articles or attend SHRM events or HR Conferences, HR Podcasts is a great way to keep up with the HR Trends.

Here is a list of curated Podcasts from the world of HR






1. Nine To Thrive HR

2. Lunch Conversation with DriveThruHR

3.  HR Happy Hour

4. The Bill Kutik Radio Show 

5.  Human Resources (HR) &; Human Resource Management (HRM)

6.  HBR IdeaCast

7.  Fistful of Talent

8.  Hiring On All Cylinders

9.   Lets fix Work by Laurie 

12.  HR Happy Hour 

10.  Work Life Podcast by Adam Grant 

11. TalentCulture’s Live Radio Podcast

12.  Accelerate - Podcast with HR and Business Leaders who went the extra mile by Belong 

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HR must focus on Hi - Touch in the age of Hi- Tech world

We live in world where technology is omni present. In this era of hi-tech world, Hi- Touch becomes most important. Those organizations, departments, teams, individuals stand out who provide Hi Touch experience to their employees. 

HR is undergoing through transformation .Almost every industry and every sector is disrupted by Digital Technologies. Cognitive Computing, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data , Analytics are not just buzz words but real technologies which are shaping businesses. Almost every company has a department which is charged with the responsibility of Digital Transformation. That means newer technologies are making  way into the organizations across departments . HR is not left behind either . There are apps for well being, reward and recognition, performance management, feedback, learning, social referrals, recruitment . Almost every function of HR leverages technologies to provide Hi Touch experience to employees. Employee engagement is still an issue which costs companies across the globe several billion dollars. 

 Companies are mindful that this shift is not just about technological advancements but as much about organisational cultural change which means providing better employee experience. 

In a digital world with increasing transparency and the growing influence of Millennials, employees expect a productive, engaging, enjoyable work experience  

The focus from organization perspective is on better experience to Customers, Clients, Candidates who want to join the organization and to existing employees. In the times we live in, millennials have become majority of the workforce. They grew up with technology. Mobile and Social impact the experiences . Millennials receive news about the world through apps. We live in the age of 24 by 7 connectivity.  Work happens round the clock. In globally integrated enterprises, you often work with teams who are spread across geographies. There is pervasive use of Videoconferencing, Virtual collaboration tools across the organisation. 

So, in the age of Hi Tech world, it is time again to bring back humanity into HR. 

Human capital management technology works best when it enables people to act more human. The goal is not to replace people, but to allow people to spend more time on activities that drive engagement. They want to make a difference through their work, develop their capabilities, and connect with other people. 

Designing a hi tech yet hi touch employee experience is the challenge in front of HR Professionals 

Have you heard of Amber ? She is the new #HR chatbot and 30,000 employees across 37 companies have opened up to her . 

Those organisations and Leaders will succeed which will crack the code of Hi Touch employee experience and make employees feel valued at workplace. 

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