Tag: webinars

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Your attitude matters – at the workplace and outside. The sooner you identify what pulls you back it can help you stay focused on your life and beyond. Here are a few perspectives to avoid getting stuck in the rut and find more meaning in your engagement with people and within yourself. Not adapting to […]

In some way organizations hinge on the success of team interactions and meetings are an essential part of everyday life. Be it a stand-up meeting, review session or trainings how effective and productive each meeting is can determine how well the team and the organization will fare. It is even more critical when it comes […]

Ellen is confused. As the employee communications manager she always hears from staff that they need information to be shared often in newsletters. At Pickaxe Inc., a mining to motors conglomerate spread across 3 continents with 3000 employees keeping everyone on the same page was a challenge. She discusses the concerns with her Communications Director […]

The act of changing companies is always a tough decision. Whatever the reason – career growth, better opportunities to learn, toxic environment, bad manager, commute duration or increased pay, what you leave and how you leave matters more than when you leave.  I recently shared a post – I am Quitting My Job. How Does […]

Are your employees not engaging enough on your internal social media network? Do you hear leaders talk of why they don’t see a need to be on it? Be it a home grown system or an off-the-shelf solution it isn’t any more about ‘if you give them a platform, employees will show up’. Employees look for […]