Sydney Finkelstein and the superboss playbook
Sydney Finkelstein, author of Superbosses, explains how to master the art of handling talent
Category : leadership
Measuring and managing performance
K Ramkumar, Executive Director of ICICI Bank, talks about how ability combined with motivation brings forth performance. But you cannot manage ability; you have to manage motivation and commitment
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How we think and how we can get better at collaboration
Insights from Dawna Markova and Angie McArthur’s book, ‘Collaborative Intelligence: Thinking with People Who Think Differently’
High Performance
What makes for an exceptional leader
The ability to rise to the occasion, have a vision, be decisive, and think about now
Lee Kuan Yew: A leadership style that got results
Lee turned Singapore into a prosperous, developed nation in one generation. On his first death anniversary, a glimpse into his thoughts on leadership and governance
The emperor’s new clothes: Unravelling the disconnect between intention and results
Organizations end up overlooking obvious pitfalls when leaders fail to be inclusive or seek feedback
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Managing the matrix: How to cope with ambiguity and change
A matrix organization is more flexible and better able to respond to dynamic situations. But working in a matrix requires a different set of skills than in hierarchical structures. Insights from Kevan Hall’s book ‘Making the Matrix Work’
What's common to Hitler and company budgets?
Hitler's focus on battles, not the war cost Germany its sovereignty. That's exactly what happens to companies which focus on annual budgets alone.
Sam Pitroda: The big dreamer
How Pitroda created a modern digital telecom network, backed by publicly-funded R&D
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The most successful football manager shares how to be a great leader
Insights from the book ‘Leading’ by Alex Ferguson, former manager of Manchester United with Michael Moritz, chairman of Sequoia Capital.
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