You may have heard or seen the kind of complex fluid patterns at the point of confluence of more than two rivers. It creates an environment of instability and commotion. Where there is a confluence of varying cultures, personalities, skills, and interests, there is bound...
The organizational chart displays not just the internal structure of the organization but also many other aspects. They include the various departments or units, their roles and responsibilities, categories of skills based on roles, and above all the relationships between individuals within the firm. As...
Juggling multiple tasks with the aim of completing all of them together or in the shortest possible time is multitasking. The human brain is designed to remember multiple events and correlate but when it comes to implementation, it needs complete focus to achieve the best...
We all know about distractions that have been an integral part of our lives since childhood; especially during examinations. I used to look forward to the little coffee and snack breaks between study time and it usually lasted for more than an hour. I’m sure...
The work dynamics are shifting rather drastically than ever before. In the backdrop of such rapid developments lurk several challenges that according to experts were non-existent until a decade ago. Mid-life crisis is a term we are all familiar with, but the mid-career crisis is...
With the ongoing pandemic social distancing, self-quarantine and reduced mobility have necessitated the work-from-home culture and the work dynamics have been drastically modified to adapt to the need of the hour. While sounding seemingly comfortable, over time, professionals have realized the ambiguity of the situation...
All existence has a purpose and it is as true for organizations as it is for humans. Every organization – big and small works towards achieving goals designed to drive growth and profit, and should ideally aim at positively impacting the society at large. And...
Each organization embraces a culture built on the principles and ideologies of its founders and hence can be construed as a mirror to the values upheld by them. These values are usually codified for the benefit of all joining the organization and for redressal purposes...
The work environment is an ever-evolving ecosystem and professionals are expected to embrace these changes to yield better results. But what truly goes into adapting to these changes is a cumulative shift in working dynamics of the organization, its employees, and their roles. Let me...
Sometimes, a project may demand expertise from various departments at every stage of development, which means you can’t really complete the task one after another passing through each department systematically. You need inputs from all of them simultaneously. What can you do? Experts from different...
The level of understanding you have with respect to your responsibilities, priorities, attitude, skillset, and expectations and how it fits into the bigger picture is known as role clarity. In that sense, you also need to be aware of the roles of your co-workers to...
We are in uncertain times and progress alone guarantees survival. So everyone in the industry is vying in their strivings for survival. Now it’s up to the leaders and managers to ensure continuity of business and a flourishing future. Leaders may take major decisions but...