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Will Bing Open With A Bang?

29 Friday May 2009

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Bing, Google

Most of us have tried every search engine that has come up during the last few years- and stayed with Google. One more is set to compete with Google- this one is from a biggie- Microsoft. Named Bing the search- or should one say “decision”  engine is scheduled to be formally launched on June 3. Whether Bing will open with a bang remains to be seen.

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The IPL Final – An Analysis

26 Tuesday May 2009

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Adam Gilchrist, Anil Kumble, IPL Final, leadership, team spirit

As most readers especially in cricket crazy India would know, the IPL (Indian Premier League) finals was an exciting affair. Hyderabad’s Deccan Chargers beat Bangalore’s Royal Challengers by a mere 6 runs in a match which could have easily be won by either side.

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Benefits from Executive Coaching

18 Monday May 2009

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Those who have participated in executive coaching sessions often speak of the benefits they have derived from that experience. I came across a lucid list of such benefits put together by Gary Wood. Gary is an executive coach from Ontario, Canada and runs G.E.Wood & Associates.

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Post-Recession Career Plans

15 Friday May 2009

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career development, Executive Coaching

One thing is for sure. Bad times don’t last forever.  The recession that has hit people all over the world has changed the way people think.  Peter Roche, Executive Coach and Founding Partner of  The London Perret Roche Group has an interesting post ” What Do You Want To Be When The Recession Is Over?”

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Coaching Trends

14 Thursday May 2009

Posted by Prem Rao in Executive Coaching, Executive Effectiveness

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coaching trends, Executive Coaching

Remember a time when coaching was primarily aimed at those who were looking for help to perform? Things are changing as a tough economic situation around us makes performance at work  come at a greater premium. We see coaching becoming increasingly popular across a wider spectrum of clientele.

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” Must Read” Indian Blogs

13 Wednesday May 2009

Posted by Prem Rao in Blogs, Indian Economy

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blogging, people development

I was recently informed by Jeff Behrendt of INForum.in that they have published their list of ” 15 Must Read Indian Blogs About Investing & Business “.

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Stress and The Moving Target of Wealth

13 Wednesday May 2009

Posted by Prem Rao in Executive Coaching, Executive Health, Indian Economy

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Career advice, Indian Economy, Stress

Like every other country in these exciting and demanding times, India too is changing and changing fast. But with economic prosperity comes the danger of burn out or working yourself to illness or worse still- death. A recent report from the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry in India ( ASSOCHAM)  says work related ailments like heart disease, strokes and diabetes will cost India as much as $ 160 billion between 2009 and 2015.

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