Business
Indian Management
Spark The Fire
That ‘lean’ initiatives are of little interest to executives should come as no surprise. Embark on a structured path to win the buy-in.
6 min |
June 2019
Indian Management
Innovate With Optimism
Winston Churchill once said, “Optimists see opportunities in every difficulty.” There is a definite connection between optimistic leaders and business success.
2 min |
June 2019
Indian Management
The Era Of Social Office
The onslaught of technology is forcing businesses to reshape their workspaces into those that promote work-life balance and offer an opportunity to socialise.
5 min |
August 2019
Indian Management
The Future Might Surprise You
Competition could arise from the most unexpected quarter. The most pragmatic approach is to look beyond the degrees of competition traditional wisdom would anticipate.
5 min |
August 2019
Indian Management
The Incognito Salesman
Newsletter should be viewed as an effective marketing tool, and not just an expensive throwaway.
3 min |
August 2019
Indian Management
Let Go
How can you break down barriers and make innovation open to all?
7 min |
October 2018
Indian Management
Path To Future
An ethical, authentic, and creative work culture is a high-performing one.
5 min |
October 2018
Indian Management
Steal The Limelight
Even the best of destinations would stand to benefit from the diligent use of social media.
4 min |
October 2018
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rising to the challenge of succession planning in family firms
finding a family successor is one of the greatest challenges for family firms but when done correctly, it will deliver value for the company over and above any other strategy.
4 min |
january 2017
Indian Management
A Poor ‘Reflection'
Performance appraisal is a regular exercise at most companies, and is supposedly meant to keep subjectivity at bay. But many a time, bias creeps in, affecting the morale of employees and leaving them perplexed about the ethicality of the exercise. Here, poor rating by his senior leaves a telecom firm employee perplexed.
4 min |
February 2019
Indian Management
Widen Horizons
Strong and productive teams rest on the strength of convergence—of diverse people, different experiences, and divergent views.
5 min |
February 2019
Indian Management
Leading Into The Future
What does it take to be a leader in the new economy?
4 min |
February 2019
Indian Management
Towards Newer Shores
Starting a business venture abroad would bring along many advantages, especially for SMEs.
3 min |
July 2018
Indian Management
Being In The Present
Can we hone the ability to be mindful?
5 min |
July 2018
Indian Management
Setting The Stage
A robust onboarding programme is as important as a firm’s recruitment process; without this, talent rarely sticks.
4 min |
July 2018
Indian Management
Securing The Future
Preparing the workforce for the uncertainties of the future is the optimum way to create a competitive advantage.
4 min |
July 2018
Indian Management
Put The Right Foot Forward
The tourism industry’s failure to attract international tourists calls for a shift in the marketing strategy.
6 min |
July 2018
Indian Management
Tune Up To The Pitch
Resonant leadership entails a strong bond with the employees—empowering them, making them feel valued, and thereby bringing out the best in them.
4 min |
September 2018
Indian Management
What's Your Resonance Quotient?
Resonant leaders are those who break the mould and chart a new path for themselves, cemented by the strength of connections and empathy.
5 min |
September 2018
Indian Management
The People Business
The people business In December 2000, the two financial giants—one of India’s largest private sector bank and a century-old international financial services group—came together to form Live Strong Life Insurance.1 It was among the first private sector life insurance companies to begin operations that year, after receiving approval from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
10+ min |
September 2018
Indian Management
Maximising Persuasiveness
Negotiation is an integral part of the leadership journey. A three-pronged approach would come in handy while ensuring buy-in.
6 min |
April 2019
Indian Management
Productivity At Stake
Distraction is a workplace reality. It needs concerted efforts to make employees steer clear of it.
5 min |
April 2019
Indian Management
Direct Impact
Leaders should prioritise employee engagement to improve productivity, surge ahead of competition, and create an aspirational workplace.
4 min |
April 2019
Indian Management
Adding ‘Real' Value
AI can enormously increase the degree of predictability in organisational functions, especially HR.
4 min |
April 2019
Indian Management
The ‘What' And ‘How' Of Culture
A framework to understand the commonality element in one’s own organisational culture while working towards innovation.
5 min |
December 2018
Indian Management
Best Step Forward
Bringing about change is hard work. It requires support from the top, motivation of those who are affected by it, and orchestration from within.
4 min |
December 2018
Indian Management
Spreading Roots
Franchising is a sought-after model for global expansion, but weigh the pros and cons before taking the plunge.​​​
5 min |
December 2018
Indian Management
Tread With Caution
Franchising is not the perfect expansion model for all.
6 min |
December 2018
Indian Management
It Begins With You
How to build self-esteem and steer a path toward success.
3 min |
December 2018
Indian Management
Look Beyond The Valey
The Silicon Valley model irrefutably holds great learnings for startup ecosystems, but India should channel its innovation potential in such a way as to suit native realities.
10+ min |