Attributes of Incompetent Managers
Management lessons from Arthashastra. Problem managerial attitudes that lead to loss of productivity. The following are the causes of loss of productivity for departments or projects due to managers failing to achieve the productivity goals required from them:
Beyond The Hype Of Entrepreneurship In India
Some entrepreneurs came into limelight recently with their big success stories. The small number of these big success stories in entrepreneurship gives a feeling that entrepreneurship is new in India. There could be nothing further than the truth. The reality check – Is entrepreneurship new? From the independence period, self-employment existed as #1 employer in [...]
Lessons in Management: From The Ancient Roman Centurions
Though Roman Centurions have a history of more than 2100 years, they practiced many management concepts that are required for managers even today. The Romans created a concept of how a manager should be chosen, how to lead a team and other important characteristics of being a manager. Management lessons from Centurions are broadly applicable [...]
Leadership Attitude: Stockdale Paradox – Confront the facts however unpleasant but never lose hope!
James B. Stockdale was one of the highly respected Vice admiral in the history of United States Navy. He set a remarkable example and won many awards for his high levels of spirit, courage and endurance. He was also Vice Presidential candidate in 1992. James Stockdale was prisoner of war from September 9, 1965 to [...]
How Soft Skills Are Recognized And How It Is Related To Performance
Soft skills refer to the personality traits, friendliness, social graces, and facility with language, personal habits and optimism that mark people to varying degrees. Soft skills are needed for everyday life as much as they are needed on work. One individual may not possess all the soft skills such as interpersonal, informative, convincing and negotiation, [...]
Role Of Soft Skills In A Person’s Career
Soft skills represent a fundamental attribute that today’s knowledge based economy is demanding of its employers, employees and businesses. Soft skills give the opportunity to enhance organizational skills and leadership skills to improve team results. If you are perceived to be difficult and unfriendly, of what value are your hard skills when nobody is ready [...]
Management is a Practice, Not a Degree
Would you trust the life of your loved one when an uneducated person performs a heart surgery or a brain surgery? The answer is obviously a no! Even the government would not allow a person to perform a surgery without a proper degree. In fact, it is very likely that a person who performs surgeries [...]
