Corporate Avatars by Disha - Book Review

In this book ‘Corporate Avatars’, Disha talks about more than 38 quirky characters who you will meet at work. She offers 3 or 4 valuable tips to deal with each type. She also offers a funny solution if none of the tips works.  The book is not preachy and offers valuable tips in a humorous tone.

Some of the quirky characters Disha describes are Mr. Maggi Noodles who wants everything to be done so fast, in 2 minutes that is. Then there is Mr. Meeting who convenes long fruitless meetings for anything and everything.  Ms. Process, who will not move her little finger even if a small step in the process is not followed, even if we are going to lose lakhs because of the delay. Ms. Short Skirts who sets everyone’s heart racing because of her bare-it-all attires.  Then there is Mr. Aloof who abhors interaction with fellow human beings and wants even the simplest of talks to be communicated over e-mail. “It was as if humans where his biggest problem on earth,’ says Disha.  Mr. Indisciplined, who worked odd and late hours and expected everyone to stay back late to get work done with him.

Disha starts every character analysis with a small and funny quote. Here are few samples.

Ms. Gossip Monger – “I love imagining stuff which does not exist. It takes me away from the mundane realities of the world.”

Mr. Email Expert – “Born to spam others”

Mr. Netaji – “I love playing political games. I could not join the Indian government. So, here I am.”

Mr. White Liar –  “If lying was a job, I would be a billionaire.”

The Lovebirds – “ Do we come to office to work? I thought I came to meet him, and he came to meet me.”

Mr. Male Chauvinist – “The woman at work are killing our economies.”

The main tips are for you to read, ponder over, and apply. You will enjoy reading the book. 

The book runs to 197 pages and is available on Amazon India for Rs.210 now. The book is published by Jaico Publishing House. Disha is an alumni of IIM Calcutta and has worked with Paytm, Yatra, and Mentor Graphics. She is at present with Amazon India. You can write to her at dreamerdisha@gmail.com.

A sample funny final tip given for Mr. Busy -

Final Tip : When Nothing Else Works: Every time he writes an email at 2 am, set an auto-reply saying, " I am presently lost in dreams of you and will only be able to reply when I reach office."