PEOPLE SKILLS
Everyone from CEOs to front line workers make preventable mistakes. We underestimate how long it’ll take to complete a task, overlook
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
Schools have undergone changes that were undreamt of in 1950. When we gained independence, the British systems prevailed. British
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
We all struggle at times to be articulate in face-to-face interactions especially when the conversation is emotional, difficult or strategic
MIND POWER
Have you ever attended a course or read a book on how to think? No skill is more valuable and harder to come by than the ability to think
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
These two dates are separated by 65 years and the norms of education are as different as if they were a few centuries apart. Never
SCIENTIFIC EVOLUTION
Following on from my column of some months ago, here’s an overview of more disrupters that are poised to reshape the world we live in
SLASH CAREERS
In the past, people were intent on settling down and sticking to traditional career paths – generally a single career path
CONSULTING SERVICES
Most global consulting firms have been hit hard by the pandemic. The global management consulting industry had been hoping
STRESS MANAGEMENT
A typical workday in 2021 consists of an incredible variety of tasks. Along with your primary job function, you probably handle several
ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
REVIVING LOCAL INDUSTRIES Surviving in a post-pandemic world requires self-reliance – Janaka Perera The COVID-19…
GENE POOL DYNAMICS
Many of us would have recalibrated our thoughts, feelings and plans during the pandemic. And the resultant lockdowns gave me time
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS
It’s no secret that the world of business idolises entrepreneurs in the same way that people idolise film stars and pro athletes. Entrepreneurialism
AUGMENTED REALITY
The real world and the virtual arena converge in augmented reality (AR) where digitally constructed elements are placed over a true to life
CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY
Colour is influential and effective as a marketing and branding tool; and it says a lot about human nature too. It can reinforce brand
WORK ENGINES
While artificial intelligence (AI) and automation contribute significantly to organisational advancement, by boosting efficiency and
CUSTOMER SEGMENTATION
A recent study on B2B and corporates revealed that only 41 percent use sophisticated tools for customer segmentation. Most organisations
MANAGEMENT STYLE
Being the boss has its perks but it isn’t always an easy job! There are plenty of decisions to make and responsibilities to deal with
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
PURPOSE HIERARCHY The advantage of a purposeful business – Kiran Dhanapala The concept of purpose…
LEADERSHIP MANTRA
Finite games are well known to all of us. Be it Scrabble, Monopoly or basketball, the structure remains the same: there are two or more
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
A HELPING HAND Parental guidance during study sessions at home BY Goolbai Gunasekara ‘Have you…
