PinnedSlope or Steps — What growth strategy and approach do you prefer?Both work if you reach from point A to B and then to C within desired time with available resources and while achieving desired goals. However chasing the slope based on either past data or competitor or industry data may have an adverse impact on growth. A step strategy to…Growth2 min readGrowth2 min read
PinnedDon’t Solve DUMB Problems!Smart Goals don’t work if your problems are dumb. Smart goals need smart problems. We live in a smart world — smartphones, smart TV, smart AI assistants, smart this and smart that. The problems at work seem to have missed the smart bus. What are DUMB Problems? Dumb problems are statements with zero clarity…Problem Solving2 min readProblem Solving2 min read
PinnedThis Week in Business Management — Lessons from Denny CraneDenny Crane, played by William Shatner, in the legal drama Boston Legal is one of my all-time favourite characters. Josh Bell, TV Critic for Las Vegas Weekly, describes Denny as “egomaniacal, sexually ravenous, prone to malapropisms”. That’s an apt description. In the show, Denny is a “renowned attorney of some…Business Management3 min readBusiness Management3 min read
Oct 21, 2022Do you have a Stepney?The old models of scooters had a spare tyre attached for replacement, like we have in cars. All Bajaj Super and Chetak owners in India would fondly remember the Stepney. You need a Stepney in life too, especially now when the future of both life and work seem uncertain. As…Business Strategy2 min readBusiness Strategy2 min read
Oct 12, 2022WHO does WHAT by WHEN? The most effective action plan frameworkLack of clarity about what to do and the expected outcome is the most common reason why initiatives at work often fail. This applies to both internal action plans or client — vendor arrangements. How do you ensure everyone is on the same page when they exit the action planning…Action Plan3 min readAction Plan3 min read
Sep 26, 2022Leadership Is About Getting The Small Things RightYou could read hundreds of blog posts and watch another hundred videos to become a better leader. I’ll add my two cents to it — there’s no one style to lead right. Being mindful is one of the keys however. And, it certainly is about getting the small things right. …Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
Mar 26, 2022Expert Tips To Negotiate A New Job OfferLanding a new job offer is a cause for celebration. But don’t let the good news go to your head. Now’s the time to be shrewd and deliberate as you negotiate the details of your contract. You’ve landed the job offer of your dreams. Congratulations! …Job Search4 min readJob Search4 min read
Nov 26, 2021Volunteer to be the Devil in the next meetingHow to improve decision making? Have you wondered why a lot of office decisions turn out to be incorrect or not so efficient when you look back in hindsight? Of course, you are more wiser after the implementation. …Management3 min readManagement3 min read
Nov 23, 2021The Work from Home Conundrum for Small BusinessesOur priorities have changed in the last couple of years. The impact of the pandemic has forced one and all to re-evaluate their aspirations and preferences. This generation has survived major adverse events such as the global financial crisis of 2008 and the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. …Work From Home5 min readWork From Home5 min read
Jul 9, 2020How did Pooja script the revival of her small business after the Covid-19 impact?The impact of the spread of coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown had a sudden impact on most businesses. Lost deals, decline in sales, less or no customer footfalls, a shrinking pipeline, cash flow crisis were some of the challenges faced by many. …Small Business3 min readSmall Business3 min read
