My earlier article discussed the unwritten rules of corporate life. These are the quiet signals and behavioural patterns that are rarely explained when someone begins working, yet gradually become visible through experience. Understanding these patterns is only the beginning. The deeper learning begins when professionals start encountering them repeatedly in ordinary situations at work. Small …
Governance and Leadership Reform for Hydropower-Led Economic Transformation Hydropower Development and Structural Context Nepal’s hydropower development began with the 500 KW Pharping project during the Rana regime, which marked the country’s entry into modern energy. Subsequent projects such as the Trisuli (24 MW), Kulekhani I (60 MW), Kulekhani II (32 MW) and Marsyangdi (69 …
Taking Nepal Out of Another Monetary Hangover The dynamism of the financial market, currently a prominent topic of debate in Nepal due to excessive liquidity, reflects the broader macroeconomic situation. Volatility and apprehension within the money market, coupled with dwindling private sector confidence and recurring political instability, present concerning signals. If these are not addressed …
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, …
#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 …
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 …
Managing Psychosocial Risk From Hidden Costs to Risk Register On a humid Tuesday evening in Kathmandu, the executive team of a fast-growing IT services firm gathered for what was meant to be a routine quarterly review. The first slide on the screen looked reassuring: revenue was up, a new European client had come on …
From Awareness to Culture in Workplaces Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers A 2025 JAMA report highlights a striking global trend – a surge in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers among adults under 50 years. Once considered diseases of older age, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and biliary cancers are now affecting young professionals in their most productive years. This shift is …
