Choosing a business school can be quite a daunting task. One has to take into account the school’s reputation, the strengths of the programs, the location, costs and a plethora of other factors. The learning garnered from a B-School is so essential in the long run that average package cannot be the sole-determinant in choosing […]

MBA from Asian Business Schools in India, Singapore, Hong Kong, China etc. is gaining momentum due to attractive return on investments, lower costs and world class education. Recent study suggests a significant increase in applications for Asian Business Schools. Another factor driving popularity is their economy, which is growing at a much faster rate as […]

Time and again, one written over 60 years ago never fails to amaze me with its power to help lead a better life. Consistently rated as one of the best of all times, Dale Carnegie’s How To Stop Worrying And Start Living does indeed help me both stop worrying and start living. And this book […]

A rookie sets out on a journey, he is ridiculed by the world for taking the bold steps he takes, he is constantly reminded of the failures that await him in the future, the rookie doubts himself yet he perseveres and comes through the dark tunnel into the city of light where the world bows […]

The significance and input of the SME sector to the economic growth and prosperity is well recognized. Their role in terms of employment creation, upholding the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation has been decisive in fostering competitiveness in the economy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in developing countries, are the backbone of the nation’s economy. […]

Being ethical makes a person or an organization half way through in the journey of success. People make organization, and high ethical standards makes it stronger. For a company the success meter forms the profit earned and also the value in the market which, in a way is regulated by general public through shares. Public […]

Read Part 1 HERE I waited outside for my turn (I was 6th in the sequence of candidates). With 7 contestants, including a close friend, in the fray ; a badly split voting was inevitable. I kept thinking about who would vote for me and I had only 3 sure votes to count on. It […]

“You would lose marks for today’s lab if you leave right now”, the teacher said with a firmness in his voice. “It’s Ok Sir.” I walked out of the lab with 1 ½ hours of the 3 hour lab still remaining. It was 11.30 am. A long day beckoned, and it was imperative for me […]

1. Management education in India today is lagging behind in terms of frameworks, learning and implementable knowledge. What’s your take in this? Yes, the most of the management schools, especially those affiliated to the university lack vision, framework and even knowledge, leave alone implementable knowledge. Most of the schools lack vision, do not think of […]

Getting things done in the nick of time isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, it can even unburden you off of your stress and endless to-do lists. The trick is to avoid being ‘last minute’ and be ‘Just In Time.’ How do you do that? First off, let’s take a look at how Just […]