Internal branding

When I think of personal branding this Chinese proverb comes to mind. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”  To me, it conveys that you can’t build a personal brand without concerted effort, commitment and consistency. And it is never too late to start. In […]

Doris finds is unsettling. She is a high performer in her team – at least that is what her rating indicates. After a few months in her new role she finds that her peers get more opportunities, responsibilities and rewards from the manager than her. Despite working hard and diligently others are pulling ahead of […]

Dinesh joins his first job and is eagerly looking forward to make an impact. He is a go-getter with lots of enthusiasm and energy. His idea of success is to grow rapidly through the ranks and become the CEO. He feels that he needs to compete with his colleagues for work and takes on more […]

Sharing a  recent article that I penned for Communicator Director magazine: http://asia.communication-director.com/issues/you-gotta-have-faith/essentials-be-trusted-communication-partner-0#.Vuwv1eJ97IU Keen to hear your views. You can also read the entire edition here:http://asia.communication-director.com/sites/default/files/codi_asia_pacific_01_16.pdf  

Sunita is a smart MBA student and lands her first assignment with a multinational company. She is excited by the world of opportunities in front of her. After the first two months in the job she is disillusioned by what she sees. People don’t seem to be as authentic as they looked when she interviewed, […]

Consider these cases. A woman spokesperson in a company while discussing the topic of diversity with media nonchalantly mentions that there must be greater parity in the salaries among both genders at the workplace. This statement is picked up by other media who question the practices of the company putting the HR Head and the […]

Manoj fears the worst. After working for 14 years he realizes that just being diligent at work isn’t going to get him far. On the contrary, he is losing out to the 20-somethings who are entering his organization. Manoj is a manager with the supply chain department in a leading apparel firm and is facing […]

My previous post – ‘Why Is My Contribution Not Taken Seriously?’  received many thought provoking insights from readers. Most felt Tony needed a better understanding of his role, seek feedback and put a plan, work with the goals in mind, prioritize his assignments, gain commitment from leaders, solicit ideas from employees, engage more with stakeholders […]

Tony is getting into the groove in his new role. He is raring to go with his solid planning and implementation skills that landed him his prized job with Willow Ltd., one of the largest sports equipment manufacturers in the country. With offices in 5 cities and clients around the world Tony has his hands […]

Navigating a city is probably more complex than finding your way around an organization.  Understanding your audience’s needs, focusing on the essentials, demonstrating empathy and sensitivity, making instructions simple and staying consistent are a few ways to make the communication experience fulfilling and meaningful. Without naming the city and yet giving you enough color and […]