Never before has the challenge of keeping our younger staff engaged greater that now. According to recent reports the population of India will be much younger than China’s in 2050. With more young people being part of its workforce (median age of 25), India is expected to enjoy a huge economic advantage. A recent study […]
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Lead From the Front to Build Leadership Credibility
It isn’t easy these days being a leader. With trust, confidence levels and credibility dropping rapidly among employees leaders face an uphill task to rally staff, convey messages and move forward on the organization’s goals. Trust in Leaders is Eroding The usual grouse is that leaders don’t show up, are not putting value on communication, […]
Dilemma Of The Downturn – Time for Leadership and Protecting Organizational Culture?
The recession is making organizations rethink their strategies on talent and cost management. A Price Waterhouse Coopers study on India  – ‘Rethinking your approach to People: Managing the effects of the Downturn’ among 100 respondents from across Indian industries showcases some of the trends. The top three trends of organizational interventions are: a) 75% revisiting […]
Thinking of a Career in Internal Communication?
[polldaddy poll=1167281]  This afternoon, a mail winged in from an advertising copywriting professional on his interest in internal communication.  Below are my responses to his questions. I am interested in your thoughts too.   Þ    What are the requisites for a career in internal communication?  Usually companies in India do not […]
New media success tips for the management education community
The management education community (students, placement professionals and leaders) can derive immense benefits from new media/social media/Web 2.0 and its popularity. Rising interest in new media coupled with faster, cheaper access to the internet has fueled opportunities for interactivity, community and brand building. But, awareness of how new media impacts our personal and professional lives is […]