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Method in the Madness

Insights from My Career as an Insider-Outsider-Insider

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Method in the Madness

Written by: Parameswaran Iyer
Narrated by: Nikhil Sangha
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Parameswaran Iyer, former secretary to the government of India, is best known for leading the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship program, which became the world's largest sanitation revolution.

But Iyer is not your typical bureaucrat. With a far-from-usual career combining two distinguished tenures in the government and an eventful stint outside it, he likes to describe himself as an uncommon "Insider-Outsider-Insider".

In Method in the Madness, he reflects on the unique path he chose - from cracking the IAS to becoming a globe-trotting World Bank technocrat, to playing the role of a coach to his professional tennis-playing children, to finally returning to India and implementing the SBM.

Written with humor and wisdom, this is an inspiring book full of key management insights, practical career advice, and valuable life lessons that will resonate with listeners across age groups and professions.

©2021 Parameswaran Iyer (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers
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Excellent Read for one to know the working of GOI

Excellent Read for one to know the working of GOI and IAS....as well as WB.

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Inspiring and leaves you with a sense of pride

Great narration of one of the largest and successful public sanitation program ever globally. Real story from the leader of program.

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Very Motivating covering all aspects of life

Loved the flow of the book, the amazing story and the narration. Its full of inspiration and life lessons and good sneak-peak into the Government machinery

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very detailed glance into Insider -Outsider-Inside

Enjoyed the knowledge of Largest impactful policy implementation of the world SBM as well as the working of World Bank.

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A saga of the world’s biggest sanitation programme profoundly executed - by an insider, outsider and insider. 

Paramewaran Iyer's "Method in Madness" presents a captivating portrayal of India's Swachh Yogi, chronicling the remarkable progress in a clear and engaging manner. It offers a valuable insight into PM Modi's vision for universal sanitation and water accessibility.

This book is a must-read for bureaucrats, policymakers, and executives involved in managing large-scale projects. On the other hand, the narrator Nikhil Sangha has done is a commendable job.

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Outstanding...!!!

Must listen this audiobook to get insights of what is meant to have a varied career of Sir Parmeswaran Iyer. Loved it.

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Learning about the importance of Behavioural change

I was of the opinion that much of the bureaucracy master on execution and very less of strategy. The SBM attempt at the world’s largest behavioural change is a learning indeed… great book

Also have to give it to the Modi era for identifying the experts to have unique objectives defined and executed

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