Month: August 2019
Intrapreneur Personal Brand Personal Branding Persuasion Productivity

Don’t worry about comparisons. Focus on being your best self

Josh is not alone in this world facing comparisons – refer to my case study shared last week. These types of scenarios often play out at the workplace and elsewhere. When a new hire joins, the team and stakeholders end up comparing the current incumbent with his or her predecessor: how they worked, the experiences they had or […]
Brand Ambassadors Business Communication Career Management Change Management Culture

Why do people compare me with others?

Josh is an automation professional and has been a consistent player in the team. He is positively changing the way the team is now perceived – as a group that demonstrates value to the business. However, he is often compared with the earlier incumbent in the role. The ‘other’ person was jovial, did stuff at […]
Employee Involvement Internal communication research internal communication, employee communication, internal branding, employee relations Leader communication Leadership comms

6 Ideas to Evolve Your Leader’s Internal Communication Channel

Apart from navigating leadership styles, internal communicators also need to periodically review and curate channels that leaders use. Leaders’ channel preferences (email, face-to-face, social or video) often vary by their personality types. As a leader’s communication matures over time and audiences express different expectations of what they prefer receiving, there are opportunities for the internal […]
Corporate Social Responsibility CSR strategy Design Thinking Volunteering

4 Ways to Improve a Workplace Giving Platform and Experience

Online giving and workplace cause related practices are increasingly popular forms of employee engagement. In the US alone, charities raise about 5 billion USD from workplace giving initiatives. In India, everyday giving receives close to INR 350 crores or 5.1 billion USD. Causes that directly impacts and betters human life and quality are among the most valued by staff. […]
Business Networking Career Management Change Management

Do less fortunate youth a favor. Mentor them to build a ‘growth’ mindset

A couple of weeks ago, I spent time at a company-led volunteering event where we mentored less fortunate youth on real-life challenges, useful tips while interviewing and ways to retain a job. I came away impressed by their ambition and open-mindedness to change. One of them started a restaurant with a friend but soon had […]
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Differentiate your Global Capability Center using these tips

With heightened competition, increased expectations and escalating pressures to become more efficient and effective in their operations, capability centers face an uphill task to get the attention they deserve. Attracting the right talent, engaging staff, creating brand awareness and forging identity are important for centers to be ahead of the game. In my 2nd contributory article […]
Charity partner selection guide CSR strategy Sustainability Volunteering

5 ways to make your ‘Give As You Earn’ charity programme sticky

Every socially conscious organization will want to give back to the community in ways that matter. One of the many ways to get staff engaged and connected is through an effective ‘Give As You Earn’ programme. Despite a perceived lack of ‘close’ connection that staff feel when they sign-up for charitable contributions directly from their […]