Expert insights and practical tips on management

Watching Mourinho, Klopp and Emery in action as coaches has been entertaining, but it has also offered lessons in leadership, resilience and the difficulty of creating something that survives beyond a single season.

The shared lesson is that institutions built around exceptional individuals and informal authority are fragile when that person leaves, and that formal structure then has to carry weight it was never designed for. United's version of that lesson has taken more than a decade to play out. Tata's is only now playing out.

Leadership: reward the right behaviours, question the wrong ones early, and avoid confusing confidence with competence, and loyalty with truth.

The people who win on Linkedin are the ones who stop treating it like a broadcasting megaphone and start treating it like a two-way conversation.

The next time you’re hiring someone—or voting for someone—don’t stop at the obvious costs. Ask what the true cost will be.

The work may have ended, the firm may have changed, but the bonds and the shared history still show up when you give them a place to breathe

The harmony of kindness, genuineness, and competence is crucial, but communication is ultimately tailored by individual character and situational demands, defying any standard template.

In competitive sports you cannot hide your weakness and coaches like CEO's need to constantly evaluate performance, manage players (including their fitness) and also ensure the audience is also happy. However, in professional life, some of these things take a backseat. Do you agree?

Across corporate corridors worldwide, some employees gracefully navigate their workplaces, basking in their leaders' attention, appreciation, and trust. These outstanding individuals are affectionately known as....

Founders build with resilience; second generation professionalizes and expands; third generation faces legacy dilution and governance issues. Success depends on intentional continuity, succession planning, governance, entrepreneurial spirit, and inclusivity, particularly in culturally diverse contexts like India's generational dynamics.

In a world often celebrating loudness, the ability to influence without being aggressive or dominant is crucial. Quiet assertion involves standing firm and expressing views clearly while maintaining emotional control and clarity of intent.

Being nice can strengthen relationships and enhance your reputation, but it may also result in being taken advantage of or overlooked in competitive settings.

The article explores strategies for career resilience in the face of job loss. It emphasizes the importance of adaptability, networking, and continuous learning. By cultivating a positive mindset and leveraging skills effectively, individuals can navigate career transitions and emerge stronger. The focus is on proactive measures to ensure future success.

Sabbaticals should not be regarded as extended holidays but rather as strategic growth tools for employees and the organisations they support.

If you focus solely on your career and let it determine your identity, you may find yourself confused about how to progress in life as you age.