Storytelling is a key part of our shared human experience. It has long connected people across cultures and brought together groups who may seem like they have nothing in common, through tales of success and learnings. But what is often forgotten is the power of storytelling, especially in business.
Creating high-performing teams is a tough thing to do. Keeping them high performing is even tougher. Successful people consistently do what other people only do occasionally. Successful teams are packed with successful people. If we could get our people to do the right things consistently, every day, our businesses would be more successful.
Marginal behaviours, choices, and ways of life can be eye openers in their own right, even where they are likely to remain at the fringes. Never mind that the behaviours are seemingly confined to the fringes; there are entrepreneurs who believe there is scope for mainstream expansion and see growth where others see only issues, confusion or nothing much at all.
By focusing on both the needs of your customers, as well as those of your employees, you can ensure that everyone’s best interests are taken into consideration when making decisions or driving forward key initiatives within your organisation.
The reality of good problem-solving is that our findings prompt us to review our earlier conclusions. Executives who know the secret to framing complex problems can supercharge their organisations
The Remote Works Blueprint can become a simple, mental exercise you run through before kicking off a project rather than a methodical process you complete step by step.
Lessons in clear and concise vertical communication from two incidents in the epic Ramayana.
In every organisational relationship, there is an accountability equation at play. Accountability matters because it functions as the invisible thread that enables effective interactions with others.
Why do we work in offices at all? During the Covid-19 shutdowns, a lot of productive office work got done without offices. Hybrid work and flexibility are now normalised, but the future of work is up for grabs. Office shock will continue for many years to come. And that can be an opportunity for climate-positive officing.
Building a true, multigenerational family legacy demands more than just handing down business responsibilities from one generation to the next. Rather, it involves working side-by-side in an effort towards collective development, regardless of age or stage of involvement in the enterprise.