THE JUGAAD TRAP

In every office, every factory, every organization, there are things
that "work for now." A leaking pipe redirected into a bucket. A
process adjusted instead of redesigned. A problem managed
instead of solved. We call it jugaad. We celebrate it as smart
thinking. But what if these small fixes are actually silent warnings?
In this powerful and thought-provoking book, Dr. Abhishek Gilara takes you through a
real-life journey, from a simple AC leak in his factory to a deep understanding of how temporary
solutions quietly shape long-term outcomes. Blending personal experiences, business
transformation insights, and practical wisdom, this book reveals:
• Why every shortcut leaves a visible and invisible signature
• How organizations unknowingly build cultures of adjustment
• The hidden cost of "chalta hai" thinking
• Why traditional audits often miss the real problems
• How to shift from patchwork management to precision systems
This is not just a book about business. It is a mirror. A mirror that shows you what you have
normalized, what you have ignored, and what you must now rebuild.
Jugaad may help you survive. But only systems will help you sustain.
If you are a leader, entrepreneur, manager, or anyone who wants to build something that
lasts, this book will change the way you see problems forever.