It helps in building trust and contributes to effective teamwork

I was recently on a break in the mountains and along with a few enthusiastic friends, decided to be brave and try a few exploits. I did river rafting and a short trek. As I rocked through the rapids of the Sutlej River, I was reminded of an outdoor training I attended sometime ago with a group of managers. Outdoor training can...

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...