Transformational Leadership: Over-Hyped Myth or Reality
Many of us have heard the phrase “transformational leadership”‘—ask people what they think it means, & sure enough, different people have different ideas, like taking bold & risky decisions in times of crisis, having the courage to make changes that impact the outcomes, havin
What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is fascinating, isn’t it? It’s all about understanding and managing emotions, which is crucial in both our professional and personal lives. But what exactly is EI? At its core, emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage our own emotions and those of
Advancing Women in Leadership: The Role of Gender Sensitivity in Modern Organisations
As the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) agenda matures and organisations ramp up numbers to create a balance in ratios, DEI leaders and stakeholders are faced with new realities. Let us look at some of them: Just increasing the ratio of female representation may not be enough. Women need to be pro
Becoming an Inclusive Leader in 2024
By and large, most of us are familiar with the terms and concepts of diversity and inclusion. We know that unless we internalize and begin to make inclusion a way of life, the story of a diverse and vibrant workforce will be a dream on paper. Simply assembling a diverse workforce from varied cultural
Mentoring: A value-add or low-value activity
Mentoring is not a new word or process; for time immemorial, there have been mentors. Most of us would also have had mentors in our lives in schools, college, homes, and work places. For some of us, it worked like “MAGIC”, for others, it was “OK.” I have often wondered what makes the differe
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