Leadership

10 Most Inspiring CIOs in India 2024: Leading With Innovation 

10 Most Inspiring CIOs in India 2024: Leading With Innovation 

With the ever-evolving business landscape, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) role has become more important. As companies started embracing digital transformation, the inputs of C-suite executives have become paramount for creating organisational strategies. With the introduction of advanced technologies, the role of the CIO has increased greatly, and so has the nature of skills that…

Startups to Watch for in India 2024: Recipe to Build Thriving Startups

Startups to Watch for in India 2024: Recipe to Build Thriving Startups

Working for a startup is significantly different from working for an established company. Established companies have stable processes and clear operations, whereas startups often navigate through a continuous stream of changes and uncertainties. According to the Indian government’s report to the Parliament in October 2023, 114,902 entities were recognised as startups under the flagship Startup…

Best Indian Business School 2024: Where Vision Meets Success 

Best Indian Business School 2024: Where Vision Meets Success 

As competition in higher education rises rapidly, aspiring professionals look for the best business school. India emerged as the hub for business education, and people have become caprice in choosing the best institution that stands out in nurturing future leaders. The best business school can help you get the best MBA education and reach your…

Most Inspiring Global HR Leaders 2024: What Makes Them Different?  

Most Inspiring Global HR Leaders 2024: What Makes Them Different?  

Globalisation is a major force of change that significantly affects human resources and has an impact on a company’s structure. It has compelled certain HR departments to recruit, train, oversee, and move employees across various international locations while ensuring adherence to legal requirements in different jurisdictions. Additionally, it has introduced a fresh set of challenges…

Driving the Cultural Shift 

Driving the Cultural Shift 

Organisational culture acts like the wind; things will get out of hand if it blows oppositely. As innovation accelerates, rigid and authoritative structures limit operational efficiency and affect employee retention. Most leaders counter the argument that official accountability for shifting cultures lies in the hands of human resources. As per a study by the Society…

Lessons from an Advertising Icon

Lessons from an Advertising Icon

David Oglivy (23rd June 1911-21st July 1999) was a giant in the advertising world. He was the Founder of Oglivy & Mather (now Oglivy), the globally renowned New York-based advertising, marketing and public relations agency which now operates through 132 locations in 83 countries. David Oglivy was one of the most brilliant copywriters the world…

Leadership Lessons from Greek Mythology 

Leadership Lessons from Greek Mythology 

We can glean many leadership lessons from ancient texts, and Greek mythology is one such body of text from which we can gain many insights of wisdom, which in turn can impart many important lessons in leadership for today’s age too.  One of the important legendary conflicts in Greek mythology is the ten-year-long Trojan War…

The Bitter Truth of Innovative Culture

The Bitter Truth of Innovative Culture

A culture that encourages innovation benefits a company’s financial success and is valued by organisational leaders and employees. In a formal survey by Gary P. Pisano, Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, hundreds of managers were asked if they preferred working in an environment where innovative behaviours are common, and none responded…

Entrepreneurial Lessons from Mark Zukerberg 

Entrepreneurial Lessons from Mark Zukerberg 

Mark Zukerberg doesn’t need any introduction and it wouldn’t be an overstatement to describe him as one of the greatest entrepreneurs of our new century. He is the Co-founder, Executive Chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly known as Facebook Inc.), a multinational technology conglomerate which owns and operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp among other products and services….

Age of Performicorns in India

Age of Performicorns in India

Amid India’s vibrant start-up scene, a significant change has been taking place over the last year. As the world deals with the aftermath of a pandemic and economic fluctuations, the Indian start-up ecosystem is going through a substantial shift from focusing solely on growth to prioritising profitability. Startups and their investors are adjusting their strategies,…