Notes on Management 280122

 BY Neeraj Garg

To build an entrepreneurial team within an organization, rather than focusing on experienced professionals, it is important to attract and nurture people who are willing to take risks, are quick learners, are willing to fail, and are excited by the long-term vision.

When handling a large field team, it is important to automate processes like performance management, ensure clarity and frequency of communication, and manage turnover well.

When connecting with top leadership in an organization, bear in mind that they have very short attention spans, and it is key to get an understanding of their pulse through their formal and informal network before you approach them.

As the world shifts its focus towards emerging markets, India offers some useful lessons on unpredictability and uncertainty to multinationals, while Indian businesses can get some lessons in higher expectations and higher focus.

By K Ramkumar

A truly empowered organizational culture is one where its people walk the talk on building engagement and trust and allowing employees to speak the truth without fearing the outcome.

True leadership is not about slave driving people or seeking guarantees of personal success. It is about taking charge of a situation and taking personal risks by holding yourself personally accountable, irrespective of your title or position.

True mentors do not offer solutions on a platter or try to change people through training. They converse with you and help you build trust in your own capabilities by encouraging you to search and find solutions on your own.

If you truly want to nurture talent, foster a person’s belief in themselves by showing them your trust and confidence in their capabilities.

Do not always dismiss a person who is bragging. They already show ambition. Help them reach their true potential by fostering their belief in themselves.

Don't allow success to get to your head. Ensure you have one trustworthy person by your side who will ground you and warn you to change before it is too late.