May 31, 2021
The best managers go out of their way to help people do work they enjoy—even if it means rotating them out of roles where they're excelling. We do not enjoy doing every job that we CAN do.
May 19, 2021
It is so frustrating to enter the world of work if every employer wants to hire only those people who have prior experience. After all everyone has to start somewhere. Research shows that even first-time CEOs have that problem. There is an advantage the novice has.
May 17, 2021
Having the wrong leader is a recipe for failure whether it is a Dreamer organisation or a Unicorn or a globally present Market Shaper. We look for three wrong qualities when we choose leaders. That is the beginning of a disastrous stint for the institution.
May 17, 2021
Most people have a fairly inaccurate sense of their own talents, especially when the question is how good they are in comparison to other people. It is important to assess leaders because a standardised assessment can tell you where your best talent would stack up against other leaders.
May 17, 2021
Chip production is a global endeavour. Each stage may involve shipping parts and equipment across multiple locations. Half a trillion dollar industry Semiconductors make up the heart of almost every electronic device and machinery. From cars to washing machines and gaming equipment, they are used everywhere. Instead of owning the […]
May 16, 2021
Should some topics be off-limits in the workplace? Some companies have started putting restrictions on what can and cannot be discussed at the workplace. Muzzling the employees may have unintended consequences.
May 8, 2021
In a hybrid world, we will experience most things along a continuum – careers, work rules, employment contracts etc. I spoke about this in this podcast. Listen in. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, sent employees an email about the company’s decision to create a “hybrid workplace” – a model wherein […]
May 4, 2021
Book Review - Dreamers and Unicorns: How Leadership, Talent and Culture are the New Growth Drivers - Pavan Lall
May 1, 2021
First it was all about designing better experiences for the customer experience (CX). Then there was a reluctant focus on Employee Experience (EX). Now it is time to shift to better design of Talent Experience (TalEx).