Speak without Fear #17 Where most speeches are won or lost I’ve seen it too many times to ignore. A speaker walks up confidently, adjusts the mic, looks at the audience and then something slips. Not dramatically. Not disastrously. Just slightly off. A rushed ‘good morning’, a glance at the slides, a few filler words, …
Should pivot the Second Phase of Economic Reforms The budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026/27 should focus on economic reform. This is an opportune moment, as the first phase of economic reform in Nepal took place in the early 1990s but lasted only a few years. There has been a sore lack of ‘big …
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#Jargon Inversion thinking is a powerful mental model and problem-solving technique, which entails approaching a situation by first figuring out how to guarantee failure or accomplish the opposite of your intended result. It promotes thinking backwards from what you want to avoid in order to reveal hidden risks and necessary preventative measures, as opposed to …
Why Work Culture Settles for Less Than Its Potential When I talk with most foreigners working in Nepal as country directors, heads of organisations, or heads of departments, and ask them how it is working with Nepalis, they answer in a few stages. Stage first. They tell me that Nepalis are very happy; always enjoying …
In today’s world, the words missile and receptor are often heard in the context of global conflicts, such as the tense standoff between the United States and Iran. Missiles symbolise speed, aggression, and visible impact, while receptors represent defence, stability, and the ability to absorb and respond wisely. This same metaphor can be applied to …
With the successful completion of the House of Representatives elections in March, the political deadlock following the Gen-Z movement has largely subsided. The fresh mandate has propelled a new political force not only to a majority but nearly to a two-thirds margin. This has certainly raised hopes that the formation of a stable government will …
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Speak without Fear #16 Great speakers are great listeners first For a long time, I believed that becoming a better speaker meant learning how to speak better by choosing the right words, structuring thoughts clearly, and delivering them with confidence. Like many others, I focused on what I was going to say next. I practiced, …
Implanting the Organisational Sutras of Speed, Observation, and Value The modern world does not wait for the Slow and Steady Tortoise; it rewards those who dare to become the Smart and Strong Rabbit- taking rapid action with deep observation. This article consists of three concepts that are designed for Leaders and Human Resource experts …
Speak without Fear #14 Lessons for Nepal’s Politicians as Elections Approach As Nepal moves towards elections on March 5, microphones will grow louder and promises bolder. Campaign season is always energetic. It should be. Democracy thrives on debate. As much elections are about votes, they are about voice as well. Political speech is not just …
Abstract Globalisation and liberalisation define today’s emerging economic landscape, with the market serving as the primary driving force. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has revolutionised both industrial manufacturing processes and modern marketing strategies. The 21st-century economy is increasingly driven by intellectual property, making IP rights a top priority for both private firms and State-Owned Enterprises …
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