Developing first-time managers to be successful
Moving from being an individual contributor where you are responsible for your own output to a first-time manager where you do your work and lead people is an exciting yet daunting task. Research studies indicate that 56% of new managers underperform! About 60% of new managers report that they received
Enhancing soft skills to impact work & personal well being
Most of us understand why upskilling on technical skills is important to stay relevant in a career. Technical skills are your “hard power’, however, can the hard power hit the bull’s eye by itself or does it need to be complemented by another power – ‘soft power’, also referred to as s
Inspire Inclusion: Fostering Change from Within
While the conversations around creating an inclusive environment for all, through honouring all types of diversity, ensuring level playing fields etc, the question often on my mind is, “Has the belief and desire to be inclusive transcended tick boxes, checklists, and occasional actions in special circ
What is Managerial Development Programme (MDP)?
A Managerial Development Programme (MDP) is a focused intervention to upskill middle management, enhancing their competence. In the typical corporate trajectory of growth, people move from individual contributors to small teams & then to managing more complex responsibilities. An MDP is most often d
A Glimpse into 2024’s Pivotal Leadership Trends
The leadership trends highlighted in this article have been sourced from articles published by HBR (Top 4 business challenges requiring leadership development), Forbes.com (Looking Ahead — 2024 Survival Guide) , Alumni global (Leadership trends for 2024) . Using these as base data, we share our experi
Unconscious Bias: A Crucial Element in Leadership and Why It Matters
Ever thought that why some people are very resistant or are not really open to learning new skills? Did you, while hiring for a position, prefer someone over other applicants only because they share the same alma mater? Unconscious biases are learned assumptions, beliefs, or attitudes that we aren’t n
Key Development Areas for Leaders
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” - John F. Kennedy The fascinating aspect of leadership is that just when you think you have mastered it, the rug is pulled from under your feet, and there are new development areas for leaders to plunge into. Leadership is dynamic and real, as
Theatre-based Corporate Training & How it differs from traditional methods.
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin In the space of experiential learning, theatre is “the wholesome experience”, and is spreading in popularity because of its hands-on approach as opposed to reading a training manual. Theatre based corp
Women in Leadership
A robust structure for sustained development of Women in Leadership. Dive into the strategies that are reshaping corporate landscapes and accelerating gender parity.
Leadership Presence
The journey of enhancing leadership presence is a reflective, introspective journey of looking inwards & confidently projecting ones core values & beliefs...