August 30, 2025
How to be a CEO

Why CFOs Are Becoming the New CEOs — And What It Takes to Make the Leap

In a rapidly changing business landscape, the journey to the CEO seat is no longer a straightforward climb. Instead, it requires a winding path of immersive experiences and unconventional leadership development. More CFOs are being considered for CEO roles, bringing valuable skills like risk discipline and a deep understanding of value creation.
August 11, 2025
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Indian IT Outsourcing Industry Will Do It Once Again

Indian IT outsourcing is under threat as the sector contends with shrinking market share, automation of lower-skill jobs, increased global competition, and a critical need to reinvent both talent pipelines and business models. The evidence from 2025 shows momentum shifting toward specialized skills, AI-driven operational models, and a requirement for […]
July 31, 2025
Baby crawling on soft carpet with colorful text about a co-founder's parenting strategies, featuring books, podcasts, and ideas. Sirens of knowledge await!

Sirens’ Call, ‘Mann-ifesto’, CEOs’ Readline List

This issue is all about the Attention Economy. I read The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes and have the key ideas summarized for you. The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes Chris Hayes is an American political commentator, author, and Emmy Award–winning host of MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes. He’s […]
July 23, 2025
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Star Hires, Companions & Packers

Aamir Khan. Amitabh Bachchan. Yash Raj Films. ₹300 crore budget. Blockbuster ambition was written all over. But The Thugs of Hindostan tanked. So did The Lone Ranger in Hollywood—Johnny Depp, Disney, $250M budget. In sports, PSG signed Messi, Neymar & Mbappé—three G. O. A. T. s. But no Champions League. […]
February 15, 2025
Cartoon depicting a person questioning L&D priorities: "Why AI training for some and old skills for others?" Balancing core versus emergent skills on a budget.

Limited Budget for L&D: Should you invest in core skills or new emergent skills?

Skills Showdown: Core Values vs. Emerging Trends – Where to Bet Your Training Bucks? Employees want to keep up with the latest “hot” skills while your core business feels like it’s lacks the core skills at every level? What does the research say? It’s tempting to chase the next big […]
February 15, 2025
Book cover of "Training from the Back of the Room" by Sharon L. Bowman, offering 65 insightful strategies for effective and engaging training methods.

Book Review: Training from the Back of The Room by Susan Bowman

Before you read further Can you do a quick search about cognitive neuroscience? Write down the notes and the urls in the comments Have a quick chat with an expert on how to make learning multisensorial. Write about your own experience of how you have learned something that you use. […]
February 13, 2025
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The Big Idea from LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2025

Want to be the darling of the employees? Become a Career Development Champ – invest in their careers. I will also share what you can do when you have NO BUDGET allocated for this. This year I got quoted in the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2025 so am really thrilled. […]