What qualifies as an ability? How do you know if you are challenging your limits? Where do you find inspiration? When Deepa Malik introduced herself in a video challenging Tesco Bengaluru colleagues at our 2017 International Women’s Day event asking “what’s stopping you?” it triggered many to self-introspect. As the keynote speaker, Deepa used stories […]
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5 Ways To Get Your Employee Newsletter The Attention It Deserves
Recently a WhatsApp discussion on a communicator’s forum intrigued me. I noticed a post asking for inputs on making a newsletter attractive. Some believed that newsletter was passé and with numerous other tools and media vehicles it wasn’t helpful to have one, leave alone sustain it. Most talked about the formats, colors, platforms and frequency. Some […]
5 Communication Lessons From India’s Demonetization Exercise
At the 11th Global Communication Conclave organized by the Public Relations Council of India, I had the opportunity to join a panel discussion on disruption related to the recent demonetization drive in India. A topic that caught the imagination of the country and resulted in numerous points and counterpoints about the move in itself, the […]
3Cs To Make Diversity And Inclusion Count
Diversity and inclusion are often confused with meeting hiring numbers, providing infrastructure support, creating policies and making the right noises. Such tokenism can’t go far in today’s world with increased awareness and activism shaping how organizations rethink their strategies and approaches. After listening through the proceeding at the recently concluded 2017 NASSCOM Diversity & Inclusion […]
5 Trends That Can Reimagine Diversity & Inclusion
Celebrating its decade-long journey as a pioneer in the diversity and inclusion space NASSCOM held its annual event at Bengaluru hosting industry leaders, practitioners, academicians, social activists and government authorities alike. Unraveling a subject as complex and intense as these topics isn’t easy. Kudos to NASSCOM for assembling a galaxy of excellent speakers and leaders […]
How Do I Find My Career ‘Sweet Spot’?
A few days ago I received an e-mail from a person seeking advice on switching careers. This individual serves as a journalist with a leading publication in the city and is keen to move into corporate and internal communications. She asked me for recommendations to change tracks and if certain qualifications such as an MBA […]
5 Top Take-Aways From the 2014 NASSCOM GIC Conclave
Global in-house centres (GICs) are an integral part of India’s growth story. I had the opportunity to attend a day of the recently concluded NASSCOM GIC Conclave at Pune (April 15 and 16) where over 500 delegates from leading GICs discussed talent, the future of work, leadership development, building centres of excellence, macro-economic issues, customer […]
Managing Gen Y Takes Sensitivity and Positive Intent: Leaders Share Perspectives at NASSCOM GIC Forum’s Leadership Series
I attended NASSCOM Global In-house Centres (GIC) Forum’s Leadership Series on ‘Managing Gen Y’ at Bangalore on February 6th where senior leaders from leading companies discussed the challenges and implications of engaging this growing group. In his keynote address Biren Ghose, Country Head of Technicolour explained the different kind of workplace – physically, emotionally among […]