EDUCATING SRI LANKA
It is often assumed that the most highly qualified teachers should be assigned to the upper school. I must disagree. Children entering
BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
The month of May is when the world celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity – a concept that needs to be prioritised daily
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
While an organisation’s sustainability journey is more than merely a collection of projects, they are valuable tools that can help an
CONTENT MARKETING
Customer retention plays a crucial role in the success of a business, irrespective of the industry it ope¬rates in. However, customer
SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE
Humans are hardwired to socialise. Even in a sophisticated digital age, some 42 percent of the global population prefer face-to-face
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Many professional networking sites such as LinkedIn have become popular online job boards for career progress and tomes have
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
It was previously believed that to be productive, people needed to schedule their time optimally. While this is true up to a point, such
MINDFULNESS POLICIES
Most people aren’t happy or satisfied with their jobs, and several polls have revealed that an estimated 73 percent of the
CAREER PROGRESSION
Recruitment ads generally claim that the salary is negotiable. However, while pay and perks are of prime concern
PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Establishing a clear definition of ‘accountability’ – and what it means for individuals, teams and organisations
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
In schools, teachers don’t look for social poise. They look for politeness; obeying of rules; control of voice decibel
TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet’s report on Sri Lanka has found its government to be
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
The pandemic has turned our lives upside down; it has confined us to our homes and caused people to struggle with the very basics
EMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP
In his book titled The Five Love Languages, author Gary Chapman explores the premise that each of us has a primary ‘love language
BRAND MANAGEMENT
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey has revealed an interesting twist: as many as 65 percent of urban customers are likely to
BIZ-SPORTS NEXUS
There are countless similarities between businesses and sports teams. Sport isn’t simply about glory and entertainment; and there
ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE
Life is far too short to be unhappy at work. Yet, even some of the most talented and competent professionals among us feel miserable
CORPORATE SUCCESS
In the age of AI, creating synergies between humans and machines will be the winning formula for corporate success. The invention
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
Irecently wrote that I’d not choose coeducation for myself. And I wonder if others feel likewise? My reasons have nothing to do with gender
CORPORATE STRATEGY
Corporates are in¬creas¬ingly playing a vital role in the transition to a sustainable future. But this is easier said than done, and it’s difficult
