CONNECTED WORLD
Beauty brands occupy a special and intimate place in our hearts. The products we use on our bodies need to look, smell and feel just right
TURNAROUND STRATEGY
When you drop words like ‘radical change,’ ‘restructuring’ and ‘turnaround,’ most people suddenly become apprehensive and stick
CORPORATE VISION
Imagine being on board a ship that has no destination. The captain calls out instructions, the helmsman steers the wheel, the
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Centuries ago, Greek philosopher Socrates wisely declared that the major task of life is to ‘know thyself.’ Introspection and reflection bring
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
New Year expectations are inevitably influenced by recent experiences
SETTING GOALS
In January every year, millions of New Year resolutions are born around the world. But how many of them lead to real change
INSPIRING LEADERSHIP
The study of influence is fascinating; it arouses endless curiosity about why people do what they do
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
“Disruption is less a single event than a process that plays out over time – sometimes quickly and completely
EDUCATION CONUNDRUMS
The state of women in Sri Lanka could be likened to a superbly written yet nonsensical work of fiction. It has all the trappings of
WORD POWER
“We live in an ocean of words but like a fish in water, we are often not aware of it,” declared the American economist and social theorist Stuart Chase back
FIGHTING DEMONS
Addiction is a tough enemy to defeat. Even if you’ve desperately wanted to kick a bad habit to the kerb, you may not have managed to do so as
CORPORATE NARCISSISM
Fawning over their bosses seems to have become second nature to many overly ambitious people who are in constant
CONNECTED WORLD
Once upon a time, baby boomers were teenagers, the American dream was gold and owning a car was the ultimate status
PERSONAL REVIVAL
Whether it’s working out every morning, reading more books, meditating regularly, learning a new language or working on your own startup, we all have
THE KNOWLEDGE WORKER
Whether they consciously choose to or not, all organisations learn. Some deliberately advance organisational learning, developing capabilities that are
SOCIAL MEDIA CRISES
The past decade or so has seen social media take over our daily lives. The advent of online media has not only led to a drastic
TECH AND SNACKS
The snack food sector is well-versed in psychology. To be successful, a brand must know that we nibble not only to satisfy our basic hunger but emotional
THE READING HABIT
When Warren Buffett was asked about the secret behind his enduring success, he gestured to a nearby stack of books and said: “Read 500 pages like
MILLENNIAL MANAGEMENT
Much is being said about the attitude, commitment and sense of responsibility of millennials in the workforce. In many
MARKETING STRATEGY
With marketing methods becoming competitive and saturated, a visual real-time platform such as Instagram is often viewed as
