Business
The Smart Manager
How To Manage Conflicts?
Kenneth Kaye, American psychologist, said, “Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.” Organizations should identify, understand, and develop effective resolutions to workplace conflicts lest it creates a stressed working atmosphere and hinders productivity.
7 min |
September - October 2018
The Smart Manager
Decode It Right - Myths Busted
‘Leadership’ is a much-misunderstood construct. Dismiss long-held beliefs and approach it differently, opines Chris Lewis, co-author, with Pippa Malmgrem, of The Leadership Lab: Understanding leadership in the 21st century, and founder of LEWIS.
5 min |
November - December 2018
The Smart Manager
Create Not Pools, But An Ocean
Innovation is a relentless pursuit for every successful organization, cutting across geographies and industries. And many are driving disruptions by promoting intrepreneur teams too. Doug Hall argues this is a flawed approach, benefitting only a select few. Innovation needs to operate in a broader realm—one that encompasses all and promises a level playing field.
6 min |
November - December 2018
The Smart Manager
Purposeful Mission, Profitable Opportunities
In his book, Master Opportunity and Make it Big, Richard M Rothman says, “The success of your career, your business, or any other important aspect of your life, is enormously influenced by the opportunities you choose to pursue. In fact, these decisions are among the most important you will ever make in your life. In choosing these, you choose your fate.” Enabling innovation and growth in an organization comes from choosing the right, lucrative opportunities that are compatible with its vision and mission.
5 min |
November - December 2018
The Smart Manager
Power Of Data
When it comes to using data to drive business, organizations such as Google or Facebook are iconic… When they started in 2007, big data was not what it is today. All four Vs that define big data—volume, variety, velocity, and veracity—were at lower levels. But perhaps more importantly, there was not much previous experience of working with big data and using it to drive decision making in organizations. At that time, the question was still out as to whether having all that data is useful. Today, the feeling is that the value of data has been proven, and it’s more of a question of how to get it.1Diligent businesses are those that ensure data privacy and security while leveraging its multiple advantages.
5 min |
November - December 2018
The Smart Manager
Filling The Opportunity Gap
Most experts agree that board diversity needs to change but do not necessarily agree how.
5 min |
November - December 2018
The Smart Manager
Become Leadership Fit
Leadership is a concept shrouded in misconceptions. Timothy J Tobin, author of Peak Leadership Fitness: Elevating Your Leadership Game and Vice President, Franchisee Onboarding and Learning at Choice Hotels International, unveils a clearer picture.
5 min |