Many Indians hold the life of a solopreneur or entrepreneur in high esteem. Their contributions to society, the economy, and the creation of jobs are greatly appreciated. The emotional toll of performing an unappreciated job, however, is seldom spoken about, and lies beneath the surface. Many small and medium-sized business owners report feeling underappreciated, lonely, […]
Scene: A Boardroom in Singapore Arjun Sinha adjusted his tie nervously as he waited for his turn to present. He was the only Indian on the team, and though he’d been with the company for five years, he still felt the unspoken scrutiny every time he entered a room dominated by Western colleagues. “Next up, […]
Scene: An Emergency Leadership Meeting at Locatonaa Neha Mehta, CEO of Locatonaa, looked around the room at her senior leadership team. “We have big plans,” she said, her voice a mix of determination and frustration. “But somehow, we’re failing to execute them. Why aren’t we moving forward?” Locatonaa, a fast-growing travel company in India, had […]
The 29-year-old Aruna sat in the interview room of a renowned Indian bank, her heart filled with hope and anxiety. She had sought the position of relationship manager, and she was a transgender woman with stellar credentials, such as an MBA from an esteemed institution. Her qualifications were demonstrated by her impressive resume, and she […]
Many people focus on strategy, innovation, financial management, and market positioning when they talk about the foundations of a successful company. Organisational culture, however, is one of the most important but often disregarded factors in a company’s success. A values-based, performance-driven culture does more than just make the workplace nice; it increases productivity, morale, and […]
In a recent instance, an Indian businessman looking for a housing loan from a reputable bank was confronted with a situation that left him both frustrated and disillusioned with the banking system. His experience sheds light on a persistent problem that plagues the banking industry in India: the lack of clarity and preparedness among bank […]
In the modern business environment, the position of mid-level manager is an intriguing one within the hierarchy of the organisation. The ideal situation would be for these managers to be in charge of guiding their teams, resolving issues at the ground level, and establishing an effective bridge between upper management and front-line employees. A growing […]
Case Studies of Quantum Group and Techlocal Ltd. To survive in today’s cutthroat business environment, companies must always be innovating. A well-thought-out plan is useless without a solid plan to put it into action. Here, the role of middle managers and department heads, who make up the second tier of leadership, is crucial. Even though […]
Setting the Scene The foundation of every company is its sales force. But getting from lofty sales goals to actually hitting them is no picnic. A lack of well-thought-out sales strategies and salespeople with inadequate planning abilities is a major contributor to companies’ inability to meet their goals. Success in India requires a well-structured sales […]
See Kathmandu through the eyes of a flood-affected tourist. This was not the vacation I had envisioned. My long-awaited expedition along the Annapurna Circuit was abruptly cancelled due to enormous rainfall and floods, the heaviest since 1970. I was unable to leave Kathmandu and had no choice but to wait out the deluge, giving me […]
