As organizations grow larger and more diverse, there will be a larger number of deviations and weird situations.
Because policies are only guidelines not a rulebook
Category: Leadership
Where’s the feedback?
It is because external feedback and self-retrospection are the only two tools I have towards continuous growth and I’d be damned if I don’t abuse both.
Every organization will decay
It is inevitable. Like most things or rather everything, organizations aren’t immortal. While it may sound like a loaded statement and you would rather live in denial, we are surrounded by examples. It isn’t always an immediate death; decay can be painfully slow and unnoticeably so. It may take a decade, a century or multiple … Continue reading Every organization will decay
Not inevitable
I am not the first to write about it. Inc.com and then a few others have already raved about Elon Musk’s TED talk. However, you know me. I am still going to go ahead and talk about it especially since he makes a very valid point (as he always does). For a few weeks now, … Continue reading Not inevitable
How big a risk must you take?
I struggle with making choices especially when an opportunity comes along disguised as risk. I’ve learnt from experience that discussing these with friends helps me take better decisions. I’ve also learnt that these discussions can throw up interesting content for my blog (like this one). As of last month, I had never come across the … Continue reading How big a risk must you take?
“How much did they pay you to give up on your dreams?”
Every once in a while (too often to be honest), I find myself nodding in agreement with the posts on Fistful of Talent. I know, I know, I mention them far too often here, but it’s only because they are a bunch of fantastic folks. Some of my posts are inspired by what they put … Continue reading “How much did they pay you to give up on your dreams?”
Mistake #1 – Being too scared
We’ve all made mistakes in our careers. I wish I had someone to tell me that I was making a mistake when I was, but I didn’t. I’ve made three significant ones till date, two in my early years - one that I regret till date and one that I’ve learnt from. I will share … Continue reading Mistake #1 – Being too scared
Living in a seemingly unforgivable world
I woke up to a barrage of posts on social media criticizing a customer service company for one honest mistake. Not the best way to begin the day especially when the organization happens to be one of your favorites. I began to dissect the situation to analyze if all the ‘hate’ on social media was … Continue reading Living in a seemingly unforgivable world
The beauty of Jeffersonian dinners
Thomas Jefferson is, without doubt, one of the greatest minds in history. Of the many things he has done for the world, the introduction of Jeffersonian dinners is my favorite. It is at its best – a dinner with a twist. Not only does it spark some of the best conversations one may ever participate … Continue reading The beauty of Jeffersonian dinners
ONA: Which visualization tool should I use?
The good news is that there are a number of visualization tools available in the market. The tough news is that options leave people confused. Here I am going to try run through some of the tools and talk about the plausible pros and cons. Free Stuff: NetDraw: NetDraw is one of the older and … Continue reading ONA: Which visualization tool should I use?
The HR Business Partner Story 