A change agent is someone who guides or brings about a change in an organization. It can be an external or internal source. A change agent may be a consultant who finds solutions to organizational problems (businesses in need of organizational change often appoint a Six Sigma team to assess and initiate the change). Or, [...]
Archive for May, 2016
How turnaround strategies nurse sick units back to health
A turnaround strategy is a restructuring approach devised to make an organization profitable again by reviving a sick or loss making business unit. The aim of the strategy is to move the business organization in the right direction. “A turnaround is a sustained positive change introduced to ensure the survival of a failing business that’s [...]
12 Reasons Why Hiring Companies Consider Fresh Graduates
Recruiting skilled professionals to run the business efficiently is a constant task for organizations. Companies search for, select and appoint skilled professionals to manage various business processes and ensure profitability. Though experience counts in more complex management roles, fresh management graduates are a clear and winning choice for entry-level jobs. Here’s what makes freshers good [...]
Can shared leadership impact relationships at work?
Shared Leadership arises out of social relationships that value democratic processes. Unlike classical leadership, shared leadership is not identified by hierarchy, but by the quality of the group members’ interactions. The members are interdependent and actively participate in the process of leadership. There is no one particular person who leads in such a group; more [...]
Design Thinking and Innovation for Competitive Advantage
The consumer today has his pick of products and services. To survive competition, a company must come up with business solutions which can be converted into customer value and market opportunity. This, the company can achieve, by imbibing design thinking into its business model. “The qualities of a design thinker include the ability to think [...]
Chitrabharati, the 4th Indian Film Festival by Prabhat Chitra Mandal celebrating the spirit of National Award winning filmmakers
Prabhat Chitra Mandal, the film society that has been actively promoting good cinema for the past 48 years has one more feather in its cap with the conclusion of Chitrabharati,The 4th Indian Film Festival that showcased a number National Award winning films in feature and short film categories from [...]