Ever wondered what is the right age to start pursuing your passion? Well most people would say there isn't such a thing, that one can start whenever the desire is strong enough to consume your mind. That surely is an obvious answer, the actual fact being that so many of us have enough and more reasons to postpone forever. Had an
Author: Rajiv Srivastava
catalyst for change…..
An article I read recently opened my mind to the dynamics that are dictating evolution of organisations into Next Gen Enterprises. I am completely convinced of the necessity to understand and appreciate these trends. They will determine business success in the future besides putting a demand on leadership to align itself to continue to be meaningful and relevant. Global economy
recruiting leadership for change…..
I am going to focus on this so critical but so less debated topic. People are the most important part of the transformation process. In times of change, strong senior leadership is crucial to steer an organisation through the inevitable upheavals it will encounter. Organisations cannot be changed without the support of
chase your dreams…..
Wish you all a very happy and prosperous new year 2010. Time to make resolutions and I am allowing myself to get carried away with the flow of the normal. In the recent past two Hindi movies have really been inspirational for me - Rock On and 3 Idiots. Similar themes run
i care…..
One of my earlier posts has been dedicated to the concept of appreciating people around yourself - for what they are and what they do - as a great means of enhancing bonding, improving emotional connect and thereby leading to improved all round environment and performance. Human beings by their very nature tend to be
managing in a matrix…..
Over dinner last night my friend spoke of having to deal with the complications of reporting to multiple managers almost daily. Interesting topic to draw in the larger community of people for their views I thought! It is a fact of modern day structures where quite often we find ourselves accountable to more than one manager in organisations.
talent management…..
In the next few posts I am going to seek your thoughts and ideas to some questions of general interest - deeply relevant and those that are currently engaging the minds of employees as well as organisations. This one is on the most precious resource - talent. When times are tough, survival becomes the most important priority and motivating
self discipline…..
While watching a soccer match late last night I suddenly realised I had not done my usual weekend post. That is almost a habit by now and so it shook me up to have missed it all of yesterday. Reflecting, the topic of self discipline came to my mind to write about. Questions are often asked about the
competency…..
There is no substitute for the ability to perform. Knowing what to do - professional competence - is vital to leadership. While that alone can't make a leader, it can surely undo one. Amongst many other reasons that create followership, competency is right up there. People would love to follow someone they believe is competent. The
such is sachin…..
"I am an extremely proud Maharashtrian but Mumbai is a part of India and and I play for India" said the one and only Sachin Tendulkar. And he continues "after donning the India cap, whatever I have achieved subsequently is a mere reflection in the national cause." At a time when many of our so