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April 3, 2019
Illustration of futuristic supervisors discussing performance management in work, highlighting leadership and talent, by a respected author in HR and career development.
April 3, 2019
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Performance Management – beyond count and comparison

Advertising agencies are judged on two parameters. The clients evaluate them on the impact they had on the additional sales and trust in the brand. The peers compete on the number of awards won. The industry judges the agency on the thought leadership and breakthrough thinking. The senior leaders are judged on the number of awards the team members have won under their leadership. If work is going to be all about creative output, maybe it is time for performance management to be designed along with people who have figured out how to evaluate and nurture creativity – the mad men.

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March 29, 2019
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March 29, 2019
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The Perils of the Parallel Universe

One look at Zuckerberg’s testimony before the European Parliament shows how powerless the lawmakers are because they do not understand how modern media works. The US senators were not much better when it came to questioning Zuckerberg. The lawmakers pose for selfies and photos with the very person they intend to grill. Part of the problem was the clear ignorance, if not befuddlement, in the face of technology displayed by most of the senators, many of whom are of a ripe vintage. At times Zuckerberg resembled the polite teenager who visits his grandparents, only to spend the afternoon showing them how to turn on the wifi.   

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March 27, 2019
Book review of "Great at Work" exploring career insights, leadership tips, and HR strategies for boosting talent and efficiency in the modern workplace.
March 27, 2019
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Book Review: Great at Work

The way to do this is to redesign your work so as to focus on value, not goals. Looking at your work in terms of the impact you are creating for others helps you discover your passion and purpose. Spending just 15 minutes a day of “deliberate practice”. While regular practice might include mindless repetitions, deliberate practice requires focused attention and is conducted with the specific goal of improving performance – like Jiro crafting each piece of sushi.

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March 10, 2019
Creative sketch titled "Reimagine Education" explores new ecosystems, technology, and leadership in work, career, and HR with an author's insightful touch.
March 10, 2019
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Reimagine education for the new ecosystem

We often ask children what they want to be when they grow up. 85 per cent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven't even been invented yet. There were no jobs called Data Scientist, YouTube star, Sports Psychologists, even a few years back. The educational institutions have to stop being credentialing machines. My take on the Adobe Education Leaders Seminar 2019 ...

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March 1, 2019
Illustration highlighting resume bias in hiring. Questions the effectiveness of resumes in showcasing true talent, work ethic, and leadership in career paths.
March 1, 2019
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Why should hiring be driven by social intelligence?

“Personality is related to every meaningful individual difference. Scientifically validated personality assessments can predict substance use and abuse, longevity, relationship satisfaction, job performance, criminality, and occupational choice, just to list a few examples. Beyond these applications, well-validated personality assessments provide individuals with insights into their own motives, reputations and destructive behaviours, many of which they may not be aware.

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February 14, 2019
Illustration of the evolving workplace, highlighting hard and soft skills, talent, and opportunities. Emphasizes leadership and HR in a changing career landscape.
February 14, 2019
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The New Skills Marketplace

We can no longer tell a first-time workforce entrant to find a stable job. The job market is in a state of “perpetual beta”. There are sectors and organizations that are collapsing because of new business models. Jobs are getting unbundled and being looked at as a set of skills. Some of these skills will be automated. Some skills will be done by humans. Definitely, constant skill upgradation is the new norm.

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February 3, 2019
Smart gadgets adapt to moods, enhancing work and career paths. Insights for leaders, authors, and HR talent in the evolving tech era.
February 3, 2019
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When Machines Begin to Learn Your Moods

Amazon has filed a patent that makes it possible to interpret users’ emotions and feelings. By analyzing the pitch and volume of speaker commands Alexa will respond to the user’s “feelings”. This could be a huge leap for ecommerce.  But this also leaves you more vulnerable. Understanding emotions and moods helps build trust even with machines.

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February 2, 2019
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February 2, 2019
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Book Review: Just Start

The authors of the book "Just Start – take action, embrace uncertainty", create the future says just that. That’s what serial entrepreneurs do. They don’t wait for the fog to clear. They start moving as soon as they have an idea. They try to stay within what they would define as an “acceptable loss”. They create a prototype and wait for the reaction of the consumer or potential consumer.

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