We live our professional lives by our personal values – often ingrained by our mothers

Some might say it’s a revenue-generating model for a commercial society, but days like Mother’s Day are still celebrated. While I sincerely believe that every day is special with a mother, a day like that encourages us to make it even more exceptional for our mothers. We consciously don’t take her love for...

Matrix organisations are the norm today. But such a structure can create serious conflicts. Here is an example

Puja and Sharmila were college friends. They had been in close touch through the years as they studied further, embarked on their respective careers, got married, etc. One day, as they were chatting, they came up with the idea of doing business together. They decided to start an...

Five questions to consider when your idea gets rejected

Avantika was very dejected. She had worked on an idea for weeks and had finally presented it to her boss who rejected it almost immediately. Her shock, combined with disappointment, made her feel almost slighted. This is not an uncommon occurrence and happens to every single professional. However, the question is: what does one do after...