Thursday, October 23, 2025

“Sustainability Transformation” — A Framework for Rethinking the Future

 “Sustainability Transformation” — A Framework for Rethinking the Future


By Nirjhar Chakravorti

(Co-authored with Dr. Alexandra Katzian, published by Taylor & Francis, New York — releasing 10 December 2025)



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A Turning Point for Our Planet and Our Priorities


Humanity stands at a defining moment. Our activities are rapidly depleting essential resources, polluting ecosystems, and disrupting natural balances that sustain life. Beyond the environmental crisis, social inequities, poverty, and health disparities continue to threaten human progress and collective well-being.


It is increasingly clear that our traditional growth models — driven by short-term gain — are no longer viable. What we need now is not just innovation, but transformation.


That conviction forms the foundation of my upcoming book, Sustainability Transformation: How Organizations Can Rethink Business Models, Refine Processes, and Redesign Products to Reduce Environmental Footprints, co-authored with Dr. Alexandra Katzian, an Austrian researcher whose work in social systems and sustainability has inspired global audiences.



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The Need for a Paradigm Shift


Sustainability can no longer remain a side initiative or a corporate responsibility slogan — it must become the core philosophy that drives how organizations operate, create value, and define success.


This book argues that sustainability is not a luxury or compliance measure — it is the foundation for building resilient, adaptive, and equitable systems. We show how true transformation demands more than incremental change: it requires organizations to rethink business models, refine processes, and redesign products to align with ecological realities and social responsibilities.



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A Strategic Framework for Change


The book introduces a structured framework for understanding and implementing sustainability transformation across diverse sectors. It addresses the pressing questions organizations often face:


Who should lead sustainability initiatives?


What concrete steps should be taken to drive measurable impact?


What skills and mindsets are necessary for effective transformation?


How can organizations assess progress and redefine success?



Through this framework, we provide a clear roadmap to integrate sustainability into core operations — not as an add-on, but as a strategic driver of innovation and growth.



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For Leaders, Policymakers, and Learners Alike


Our goal was to create a resource that speaks to multiple audiences:


Executives, managers, and entrepreneurs will find actionable models for building sustainable business strategies.


Social workers, policymakers, and legislators will discover insights to design impactful, inclusive public initiatives.


Students, researchers, and educators will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability as a transformative societal force.



Written in accessible language, the book bridges academic insight with real-world application — empowering every reader to play a role in shaping a sustainable future.



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Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Action


Across industries, the importance of sustainability is now widely acknowledged — yet many organizations still struggle with implementation. The gap between intention and execution remains one of the greatest challenges of our time.


This book aims to close that gap.

It offers the tools, mindset, and structure necessary to make sustainability not just a commitment, but a lived reality — one that delivers both environmental stewardship and social equity.



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Looking Ahead


Scheduled for publication by Taylor and Francis, New York, on 10 December 2025 — just before Christmas, Sustainability Transformation is more than a book. It’s a call to action.


It’s about reimagining how we measure success, value resources, and define leadership in a world that urgently needs conscious transformation.


As organizations and individuals, we have a shared responsibility — and a shared opportunity — to build a future that is inclusive, regenerative, and resilient.



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Stay tuned for pre-release updates, key insights from the book, and discussions on how sustainability transformation can reshape industries and communities.


Let’s begin this journey — toward a future where progress and preservation walk hand in hand.


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Friday, September 12, 2025

জোনাকি

 

কাল রাতে জোনাকি এসে 
নতুন আলো এনেছিল আমার জন্যে | 
হাত ধরে আমাকে নিয়ে গিয়েছিলো 
রুকরুকার তীরে |
রুকরুকা এখনো আগের মতোই আছে,
বদলায় নি এতটুকুও |
এখনো সময়ের সাথে পাল্লা দিয়ে 
লুকোচুরি খেলে ,
আর কলকল শব্দে বাতাসের সাথে 
গল্প করে চলে |
আমাকে দেখে এক মুহূর্ত থমকে গিয়ে ,
মুচকি হেসে বললো , 
'তুমি বদলে গেছো অনেক !
আমি কিন্তু বদলায় নি |
আজও আমি তোমায়.....'
ওর কথা শেষ হবার আগেই 
এক দামাল হাওয়া ছুটিয়ে নিয়ে 
চলে গেলো আমার পুরোনো দিনের 
রুকরুকা কে |
চা বাগান চিনতে পেরে 
মদেশীয় গন্ধে চারিদিক ভরিয়ে দিয়ে
আমাকে অভিবাদন জানিয়েছিল |
চাবাগানের থমকে যাওয়া সময়ের মধ্যে 
ছুটে চলে গেলো একটা রেলগাড়ি |
চমকে গিয়ে তাকিয়ে দেখি 
আবছা একটা মুখ জানলার ধারে বসে 
মিলিয়ে গেলো |
আমি হাত তুলে চিৎকার করে ডাকলাম,
"এই তুমি! চিনতে পেরেছো আমায় !
আমাকে কি দেখতে পেয়েছো !"
প্রজাপতিরা তখন চিনতে পেরে ডাক দিলো ,
পেছন ফিরে দেখি 
একঘর আলো ! 
জোনাকি তখন মুচকি হেসে বললো ,
"দেখো আমি সূর্য হয়ে গেছি !
তুমিও যাও , বদলে ফেলো নিজেকে ,
নতুন দিনের নতুন মানুষ হয়ে |"


Saturday, August 12, 2023

Some Thoughts

1.

It is important to do something positive on a day when motivation is at lowest.


2.

The person who doesn't get defeated after the defeat emerge as winner.

যে পরাজয়ের পর পরাজিত হয় না সে বিজয়ী হিসেবে আবির্ভূত হয়





Wednesday, March 15, 2023

আকাশ জুড়ে রঙ খেলা

 ছোট্টো সোনা,নাগরদোলা 

দুলছে সোনা, হরবোলা 

পাখির ডাকে সন্ধে বেলা 

আকাশ জুড়ে রঙ খেলা। 


চড়ুই শালিখ দুপুর বেলা 

উঠোন পারে জমছে মেলা l

মাছরাঙ্গাটি করছে খেলা

নদীর জলে ভাসিয়ে ভেলা l


মুনিয়া পাখি লেজটি তুলে 

রাজধানীতে দিল্লি চলে l

দোয়েল ফিঙে সবাই মিলে 

তাজমহলের গল্প বলে। 


ছোট্টো সোনা, পাখির বাসা 

বাবুই দিদির ভালোবাসা 

জোনাকিদের নিত্যি আসা 

আলোর ছটায় নতুন আশা।


(for My sweet twin baby girl ~ Munia & Chhoto )

December 2015

Monday, February 13, 2023

Its' all about Global

When we talk about digital, we think global. After all, the World Wide Web is the backbone of digital transformation.

When I look back at the journey for my book, "Digital Transformation: A Strategic Structure for Implementation," I can see a great global connection. The book was published in 2022 by Productivity Press, New York, under the banner T&F (Routledge).
The book was primarily written during my stay in Wales, UK, in 2019–20, based on my long experimentation with the application of digital platforms for organisational growth for over a decade in India. There was some German connection too, though on a miniature scale. Major contributors to the book are leadership guru Claire from England and nonagenarian genius Dave from the USA. Indian agile coach Samik was great help who lives in Netherland. My Austrian friend Alexandra was a great inspiration, always along with Indian-origin USA-based scientist Promode R Bandyopadhyay. Utibe from Africa was a great supporter for the promotion of my book. The book has got place in the library of Deakin University, Australia. So far I know, there was recommendation for Stockwell Library in London as well.

During my stay in Wales, I received a lot of support from Sushil, Ramu and Saran along with a few more Welsh friends, which truly helped me in writing this book. 2022 is definitely special, as the book published in all its glory is the result of a decade of hard work and an out-of-the-box thought process supported by friends and mentors from across the globe.
Bid adieu 2022. Looking forward for 2023.
Wish you happy new year.

For Routledge Taylor & Francis Group link: https://lnkd.in/ehcSqw72

For Amazon USA: https://lnkd.in/ekse3zUZ
For Amazon India: https://lnkd.in/eiRd9dHN
For Amazon UK: https://lnkd.in/ePuXdfqr
For Amazon Australia: https://lnkd.in/eM3pPSJQ
For Rakuten Japan: https://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/Nirjhar+Chakravorti+/
For Buecher Germany: https://www.buecher.de/shop/englische-buecher/digital-transformation/chakravorti-nirjhar/products_products/detail/prod_id/63198827/
For Akademika  Norway: https://www.akademika.no/pedagogikk-og-samfunnsvitenskap/samfunnsokonomi/digital-transformation/9781032220192

For Amazon France: https://www.amazon.fr/Digital-Transformation-Strategic-Structure-Implementation-ebook/dp/B09ZM81ZWJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=ZCARSAWW3PV0&keywords=digital+transformation+nirjhar+Chakravorti&qid=1668238824&sprefix=digital+transformation+nirjhar+chakravorti+%2Caps%2C314&sr=8-2

For Amazon Spain: https://www.amazon.es/Digital-Transformation-Strategic-Structure-Implementation/dp/1032220198/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3NTID757EJQC9&keywords=digital+transformation+Nirjhar+Chakravorti&qid=1668238896&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAzIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=digital+transformation+nirjhar+chakravorti+%2Caps%2C374&sr=8-1

Google link: https://lnkd.in/eBh7xr-P

#digitaltransformation #digital #transformation #agile #designthinking #organizationalculture #businessecosystem #ecosystem #book #author #agile #agility #agiletransformation #agilitytrio

Monday, September 26, 2022

Digital Transformation: A Book for Future

It's 2022! One of the warmest summers in Europe! I was traveling from Kent.

When I reached Victoria Station, I had a couple of hours to spend in London before I started my next journey to Wales. I searched for "a place to see near Victoria" on the internet. In a fraction of second I got an enormous information! I found a blog on food in London where I saw a beautiful pink cake shop that was about two minutes' walk away! Definitely, I needed a coffee and the appeal of red velvet was irresistible! I walked down to the flowery pink destination at the corner of the road!




During my wonderful an hour stay at Peggy Porschen, I had a brief observation and limited conversation inside the famous cake shop. However, I observed how the cake shop engages its customers by enhancing the user experience, which has become part of its brand promotion that can effectively help both Peggy Porschen and the customer to promote their own brands. Of course, the internet sources, blogs and social media empowered by digital technologies are powerful platforms in helping these engaging stakeholders to create unlimited opportunities for promotion.

How are digital technologies and platforms helping businesses and organisations to create unlimited opportunities?

My experience over the years in creating an organizational ecosystem, user experience, design thinking and strategy linked with a new generation of transformational leadership to explore these infinite opportunities in digital era helped me to create the concept of Strategic Structure for Digital Transformation.

My book, recently published by Taylor and Francis (Routledge publication, Imprint Productivity Press, New York) is all about these experiences and values to engage everyone in the world of unlimited opportunities!

https://www.routledge.com/Digital-Transformation-A-Strategic-Structure-for-Implementation/Chakravorti/p/book/9781032220192

Happy reading! 😊

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Sunday, June 19, 2022