WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR
Taking a stand, whether for yourself or someone else can be hard. Most people find it tough to speak out and risk
MARKETING MIX
Many of the marketing heads whom I spoke to recently had no clue about the return on investment (ROI) of overall marketing.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
In recent years, researchers have become curious about curiosity! In the words of theoretical physics genius Albert Einstein: “I have no special talent – I am only
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Almost as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic was contained in the island, Sri Lanka began facing its worst economic crisis due to hyperinflation and an escalating external debt burden that decimated its foreign exchange reserves.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
American author, photographer and behavioural science expert James Clear writes: “Many people think they lack motivation when what they really lack is clarity.” As most of us know, there are a host of things that can go wrong in life.
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
ENGLISH IS VITAL! This international language can help unify Sri Lankans BY Goolbai Gunasekara “An…
ORGANISATIONAL GROWTH
A culture that’s conducive to innovation is not only good for sustained growth and business performance but also favoured by existing employees and potential candidates at every level of the hierarchy.
CO-OPETITION DYNAMICS
RIVALS IN COLLABORATION Don’t rule out the value of ‘co-opetition’ BY Jayashantha Jayawardhana The term…
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
GROWING PAINS Well-rounded children find the transition to adulthood easier BY Goolbai Gunasekara Teenage patterns…
HONOURABLE LEADERSHIP
When it comes to leaders demonstrating vulnerability, executives are understandably concerned about optics
POST-TRUTH WORLD
We live in a world where advanced technology and digital machines shape our institutions. As such, there is a tendency
BOARDROOM DYNAMICS
Gender diversity is an issue that finds ‘No Admission’ stuck on its face in many boardrooms. This is despite the fact
PRODUCTIVITY HACKS
Be honest: are you truly busy? In a world where people wear ‘busy’ like a badge of honour, not being so can make
PEOPLE SKILLS
Since its publication in 1984, Dr. Robert Cialdini’s book titled Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion has been
PEOPLE SKILLS
Since its publication in 1984, Dr. Robert Cialdini’s book titled Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion has been
WORKPLACE BOUNDARIES
The art of setting personal boundaries gives us more control over our time, energy and relationships. It allows us to focus
LEADERSHIP FORUM
According to American humourist Mark Twain, the two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the one
WORKFORCE UPSKILLING
Automation is poised to influence the way we work and how the job market functions. Loss of employment is unavoidable
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
When Hurricane Sandy hit the US in October 2012, then CEO of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Deanna
ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
The world is dealing with life in the aftermath of an unprecedented catastrophe in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic. And it’s now
