The Future of Work: Letting AI Handle Responsibility While Humans Maintain Accountability In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, we’re witnessing a fundamental shift in how we conceptualize the division of labor between artificial intelligence and human workers. Rather than viewing AI as simply another tool in our arsenal, forward-thinking organizations are reconsidering the entire […]
Organizational Change Management
The 1960s Self-Help Book that Astonished me in 2025!!
My dad generally does not have a very strong opinion about anything. His best reaction was when we went to see the Taj Mahal in Agra, India and he said … “it’s good”. Not someone who will applaud anything vociferously. When he heard about the whole manifestation spiel from my sister, he recommended us to […]
Delighting the Client
In the last decade, “delighting the customer” has been quite popular in digital marketing. Clients have focused on user experience both online and offline. A delighted customer becomes loyal with brand affinity and drives long-term growth through positive word-of-mouth. At Perficient, we manage two levels of delight: our clients and their customers. By delighting their […]
#1 Barrier to Implementing a Content Supply Chain at Large Organizations
As I gear up for my presentation at the Adobe Summit this March, I’ve been reflecting on the transformative potential of a well-executed content supply chain—and the hurdles large organizations face in making it a reality. And since it is Summit, I will obviously be referencing tools like Adobe GenStudio, Adobe Workfront, AEM Sites, and […]
Celebrating QA India’s Journey: Empowering Women, Achieving 50/50 Gender Parity
It’s truly an exciting and proud moment for our QA India Practice, as we have achieved an incredible milestone: a 50/50 gender ratio by the end of 2024. While we continue to stand out with many QA achievements, we mark gender parity as our long-term goal. This progress in gender ratio sets a benchmark for […]
Expertise as Currency: How Thought-Leadership Helps You Close More Deals!
It’s difficult, in the consulting services industry, to explain the requirement for existence of a core thought leadership group to augment the sales and marketing teams that are tasked with collection of logos. In today’s hypercompetitive and fast evolving marketplace, the lines between thought leadership and sales are increasingly intertwined… Thought leadership, when done right, […]
Navigating the GenAI Journey: A Strategic Roadmap for Healthcare
The healthcare industry stands at a transformative crossroads with generative AI (GenAI) poised to revolutionize care delivery, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes. Recent MIT Technology Review research indicates that while 88% of organizations are using or experimenting with GenAI, healthcare organizations face unique challenges in implementation. Let’s explore a comprehensive approach to successful GenAI adoption […]
The Emotional Conclusion : Project Estimating (Part 4)
The emotional finale is here! Don’t worry, this isn’t about curling up in a ball and crying – we’ve already done that. This final installment of my series on project estimating is all about navigating the emotions of everyone involved and trying to avoid frustration. If you’ve been following this blog series on project estimations, […]
Remote Work vs Office Work in Software Consulting: What’s the Best Scenario in 2024?
The pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work in the technology sector, especially in software consulting firms. However, now that the situation has changed, what is the most suitable work model for this sector that promotes employee well-being? The Hybrid Model: A Customized Solution for Software Consulting Firms A recent Gartner study: Future of Work […]
Assumptions & Uncertainty : Project Estimating (Part 3)
In this third installment of my blog series on project estimates, let’s dive headfirst into the murky waters of assumptions and uncertainty! Think of these as the gremlins of project planning – they are full of secrets and laugh along the way as they trip you up. If you’ve read my other blog posts, you’ll […]
Dependencies & Creep : Project Estimating (Part 2)
Continuing our dive into project estimating, let’s talk about two more problem areas: dependencies and project creep. These two can turn your pristine project plan into a tangled mess. No matter the size or scope of your project – whether you have just a few dependencies or tight integration with multiple systems – you’ll be […]
Sandbagging & Lowballing : Project Estimating (Part 1)
Estimating is a precarious business – part science, a lot of guesswork, and a bit of psychic magic! The goal is to forecast the effort, time, and cost of a project with enough accuracy to avoid disaster. Project managers use some go-to methods to estimate projects. Some approaches are scientific while others are based on […]