For most of the world’s companies, growth appears to have regained its place at the top of strategic agenda, displacing the cost-control mentality that has dominated boardrooms and executive suites for the past three years. That’s good news, but are companies prepared for the economic recovery?...

We’ve all heard that green is the new black. In the ’90s, organizational culture was touted as essential for business success, and social responsibility seems to have taken its place. A lot of companies are finding it’s good to be green as they integrate environmentalism and sustainability...

Within the competitive government contracting world, organizations are battling not only for lucrative government projects, but also for the talented employees who can give one company an edge over its competitors. Midsized organizations have to compete with Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller...

Are Your Employees Tweeting Away Work Time Whether it’s the latest YouTube hit, breaking news from overseas or a message buzzing on your phone, there seem to be numerous distractions during the workday. According to a Workplace Options survey conducted last August, 42 percent of workers are distracted...

Vision has been among the most coveted and discussed leadership qualities of the past two decades. This much sought-after trait allows leaders to guide their organizations by creating meaning and purpose. When applied strategically, this translates into practical plans and meaningful work. Attaining...

It has been said that good people don’t leave good companies – they leave poor managers. No one wants to lose their best people, but in the midst of time pressures to produce better results, managers often cut corners – one of which is acknowledging the importance of managing according...

Are we kidding ourselves? I face this question every day when I ask the people I meet, “What have you done lately?” If we are not careful, our answers can turn into a virtual catalog of delusional thinking. One of the biggest mistakes high achievers make is overestimating their contribution...

It was the 5th of July 1996, and Harsh and myself, had just appeared for our final engineering exams. We were submitting our forms for the MBA entrance exams. Harsh directed me to an open window, which was reserved for candidates who were also sportspersons. Harsh was a great cricketer, and had represented...

Acknowledging each other’s accomplishments, talent and wisdom on a continuous basis is the grown-up equivalent of the grade school gold star and can revolutionize the workplace. Remember the gold star? It’s been decades since I last thought about that classic grade school icon of achievement. Back...

An enormous number of highly talented people have lost their jobs over the past year or two. As a result, sorting through all of the overly qualified applicants responding to job openings can be daunting, and resumes can only help eliminate those who are not worth pursuing further. Hiring successfully...