The Body Speaks The body speaks volumes, often louder than our words I first stumbled upon it in the book Sell Your Way to the Top by Peter Thomson. It was the mid-1990s, and I was a rookie salesman trying to find my footing in the real world of cold calls and product pitches. Chapter …
Leading Beyond Titles, Living Beyond Templates In the past two issues of this magazine, we explored a deeply personal metaphorical terrain. First, as a startup of the self, and then as the corporate within. In The Startup of You – Where Innovation Meets Inner Evolution (Vol. 5, Issue 10 – Asar 2082), I invited readers …
Speak without Fear #8 Small Habits, Big Impact “The audience does not know.” These five words changed my life. I still remember preparing for a speech, rehearsing nervously, worrying about forgetting a point or missing a line. A mentor whispered to me, “The audience does not know what you are supposed to say.” Suddenly, my …
When Stability Stifles the Soul In the Asar 2082 (Vol 5, Issue 10) edition of this magazine, readers were invited by this author into a daring metaphor; the idea of living as a startup. That article, The Startup of You: Where Innovation Meets Inner Evolution, was not merely a reflection on economic dynamism or entrepreneurial …
Global Reinsurance Conference, Mumbai – Key Highlights and Takeaway I. Introduction The 18th India Rendezvous 2025 Global Reinsurance Conference, Mumbai was a prominent event that took place from January 20-22, 2025 at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu in Mumbai focusing on the reinsurance industry. It is a key gathering of industry leaders, experts, and …
The Path from Support Function to Strategic Partnership A s businesses continue to face increasing competition, economic uncertainty, and rapidly changing market dynamics, every department within an organisation is being scrutinised for its ability to directly contribute to the company’s bottom line. This includes Human Resources (HR), a department that, for years, has been perceived …
Office politics isn’t just about gossip, rivalry, or power plays. It’s also about informal influence, unwritten power structures, and the subtle rewards of loyalty. Across startups, legacy corporations, and especially founder- or family-led businesses, a distinct phenomenon emerges: a select few who operate beyond their Key Result Areas (KRAs), serve as unofficial advisors to the …
Recently, I had the opportunity to serve on an interview panel facilitating recruitment process of fresh graduates for a bank — a role I’ve embraced many times over the years. Yet this time, something felt remarkably different. The young candidates who sat across me weren’t simply seeking employment; they radiated a compelling clarity about their …
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What’s Holding Back HR Analytics in Nepal? Background: the shift to data-driven hr In an era where data drives business value, organisations are increasingly seeking ways to enhance their return on investment and organisational effectiveness. A core strategy in this pursuit involves aligning human resource practices with broader business objectives, particularly in areas such …
Western universities are finding it difficult to update their AI curricula to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, especially with the corporate sector’s demand for graduates who also possess crucial soft skills – abilities essential for adopting this transformative technology. However, the bitter truth is that in terms of educating their students in both AI …
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