Management Perspectives

If academia learns to treat connection as a discipline, not an afterthought, it can turn its most intangible quality—trust—into its greatest strength. The choice is clear: either humanise leadership now, or risk losing the humanity we claim to nurture.

Mastering the art of people management is an ongoing process that requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and adaptation. Effective people managers must develop strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of their team’s needs and motivations.

Disinvestment of shareholding and privatisation of public sector undertakings in India, spanning over the last two and half decades, is a mission that did not get accomplished. It was a frontline manifestation of the paradigm shift in the planning process towards national development that the government need not be in business and need only be a facilitator, the dictum still holds true with the present union government.

While still a ‘work in progress’, GST has immense potential to bring large sums into the government’s coffers.