A discussion on the topic of career progression with friends is an experience in discovery. Just last night Sandeep shared how his boss gave him a pass "you are not an A Player and unless you become one, it is career limiting forever!" One has often heard such hazy subjective explanations that have been responsible for plateauing the career graphs of many a committed and
Nurture Talent
appraising performance…..
Managers usually consider performance appraisal as the formal way of measuring how well an employee has handled responsibilities and assignments during a given period of time. The significance is immense and the output can be used for a variety of purposes like compensation administration, career progression, disciplinary actions, assessing training needs etc. Clearly appraising
“U” make a difference…..
At a time when change is the only constant, we expect CEO's to transform the way the company does business. Mid managers make process improvements and other innovations that help boost efficiencies. Front line members shoulder the responsibility to contribute ideas to better the way employees work with customers. So the point is
talent development…..
Ekta walked into my room looking totally disoriented and confused. As if someone had shaken her up. "All well?" I enquired politely and was taken aback by the intensity of response the innocuous question elicited "What does my manager think of himself? I don't have what it takes to scale to the next level.....I work so
manage work pressures…..
During my college days of engineering and management, I realised that my mind was most sharp and absorbent closest to the examination day. Almost as if the pressure of exam deadline inspired a great sense of what was important and what could be ignored and stimulated the brain to function at a far higher capacity than otherwise. I cultivated this
ordinary good wishes…..
Life is not characterised by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away! Elders in the family have always impressed upon us to do at least one kind deed a day. I read a story recently that I am compelled to share. How we can help to transform people - colleagues,
gift for your child…..
Ruchi and Samarth are away to Mumbai. Guess I am feeling a little lonely, obviously missing them. Usually weekends are time for togetherness and even if you do not do too much, the act of the entire family being around is so soothing and a great stress buster. Free time permits one the
play to your strength…..
This is a zen story of one 10-year-old boy who decided to study judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master (Sensei). The boy was doing well, so he couldn't understand why,
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.