Leadership

Good relationships at work

You spend a third of your life at work. What is your relationship with the people you spend so much time with? People who work well together achieve greater success together. When you enjoy working with your colleagues and look forward to interacting with them, everyone benefits. Working with people with whom you have a great relationship, makes work more fun. Morale is high which leads to better productivity, which leads to better results. When people care about the people they work with, things get done faster. Human beings are naturally social creatures. We crave friendship and positive interactions. So […]

The Younger Boss Phenomenon

So, you have a boss who is younger (maybe much younger) than you. It happens to be today’s reality. The ‘millenium generation’ (in their 20s, 30s and 40s) are more and more in managerial positions. And the problem is, how do their senior juniors cope with this phenomenon? ‘Young’ and ‘fresh’ outlooks are being seen as preferable to just experience. If you happen to be reporting to a younger boss, don’t look at it as a disaster or something to be embarrassed about. In fact, it can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience for both parties. Older employees tend to […]

Delegation through Responsibility. Authority, Accountability

An organization stands on three pillars of strength. Responsibility, Authority, Accountability. Unless you are literally a one-man army, you have to rely on others down the line to deliver results. The best organizational heads know the benefits of delegation. They pick the right person for the job and then resist the temptation to micro-manage. Yes, the CEO can possibly do the task better (that’s what made him or her the CEO in the first place) but it’s important to let the other person do the job. Your job as CEO is to encourage and provide support. Once the person you have delegated the task to knows […]

Pitching your idea to investors …. in 30 minutes or less

You have a great business idea. Very soon it will become clear to you that to turn that idea into concrete reality will mean raising capital. You will need to sell the idea to investors. And usually you get a window of 30 minutes or less to make your pitch. Presenting your idea in a convincing and coherent way is a core competency for entrepreneurs. Here are some tips for perfecting your pitch: 1. Show it can be done Start creating or delivering the product or service on a small scale so that when you make […]

WHAT BUSINESS CAN LEARN FROM FOOTBALL FRENZY.

The World Cup in Brazil has taken football frenzy to a new high. So what better time to consider what business people can learn from this exciting game? Those 90 minutes could be worth a lifetime of learning. 1. Have a goal – and defend it with your life. Don’t let anyone stop you from achieving the goal you have set yourself. It is in the opponent’s interest to deflect you from your goal. Use everything in your power to protect your goal and stay focused on it. 2. Never stop believing you can win. Not for a second should you doubt your ability […]

Checklist For Business Travellers

You’re a business traveler. You know too well that things don’t always go as planned. To avoid hassles, even last-minute panics, here’s a checklist of things to pack, as collated from frequent travelers. Don’t leave home without them! Your own MiFi hotspot. It’s a credit card-sized package that give you access to 4G networks. Saves a lot of money on airport WiFi connections. It’s a personal favourite of many CEOs. Your own GPS navigation device for rental cars. Fits easily into your purse or carry-on. You can also turn your smartphone into a GPS device. It’s good to have a readymade mount for your dashboard. […]