Manoeuvring around Project Roadblocks
It is important to analyse your struggles in any project at workplace.
Category: Management
Is Time Management really working for you?
We all take pride in chalking out our calendars months in advance, and sticking to the tasks sketched out therein. So much so that it has become second nature to us to plan things in advance. However, have you ever really given deep thought to how much closer are you …
The Art of Counseling…and seeking Guidance
Leaders are often sought after for imparting guidance and support by their colleagues and juniors. Many of us also jump the gun and are ready to make suggestions without being asked But then, how many of us have ever introspected whether we are good at offering guidance? For it doesn’t …
Toss that Time-wasting Culture Out, Now!
Have you ever heard of that adage: ‘The Boss is always right!’ Or, worse still, are you a die-hard follower of the same? Grow up! Such eons-old school thoughts have no place in the modern day and dynamic management environ. And if you happen to be one of those bosses …
The Significance of Revamping Patna Airport
Of all my frequent flying, be it within or outside India, the mention of Patna deserves special mention. I love the city, and its heart-warming people and the culture! As one of our key cities in business operations, I have been visiting Patna for several years now. However, being a …
How to Practice the Art of Resilience
We’ve all heard and know how crucial it is to be in shape mentally and physically to recover and spring back from negative situations – be at work or home. However, in today’s business dynamics, resilience is not merely an add-on but rather an imperative skill-set to possess. This is …
Stop Blaming Your Team!
We all have felt let down by our subordinates at one time or the other. It is natural. When your team doesn’t perform up to your expectations, feelings of anger and frustration naturally crops up. It’s time you did something different! Let us examine a few initiatives that you can …
Are you into Teaming, yet?
We all have heard and know of teamwork. Teams are a part of everyday organized work cultures in any industry. They are formed and oriented towards the achievement of pre-defined tasks and goals in any company. However, changing business dynamics necessitates going beyond traditional focus on just teamwork. When an …
How to become a Maestro of your Emotions
Be they from any field, true leaders share one common trait: a calm and collected persona even in the most stressful and negative of environs. Bear in mind I said ‘leaders’, not bosses. For a screaming, gesticulating person might get things done temporarily as being a boss, he can never …
The Axiom of 3
It’s time to mull over just how much time we invariably spend each day on uncharted occurrences and seemingly ‘urgent’ tasks and ‘important’ meetings – all at the loss of being productive by doing the work for which we actually are in office! This happens because majority of us tend …
A Call to All Micromanagers!
The ironic element pertaining to micromanagement is that while most everyone grumbles about being micromanaged, you won’t likely unearth an individual who professes to be a micromanager. Take a gander in the mirror and it might shock you to discover you’re one of this breed! Yes, chances are you might …
Setting up Targets: The Realistic Way
Every company sets up targets. But whether it achieves it or not often remains just a paper exercise. Allow me to share my views on how to set targets firstplace. That, to a large extent, would determine if it’s up to your company to realize them or not. Spare falling …