Why Employees Hate Their Bosses

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DDI, Employee Satisfaction

The title of this article in the Economic Times is sure to attract its share of eyeballs. The reason is simple. Every one and his aunt have either a) hated his/her boss at one time or the other or b) have been the subject of such hate from their subordinates! The article is based on a research finding from the well-known talent management firm, DDI.

A Company Without Bosses

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autonomy, self-management

This recent article in The Economic Times caught my attention. Huh? A company without bosses? More interestingly, without titles and without promotions? How on earth does this work? What kind of autonomy do they have which facilitates hundreds of people to work together without formal structures and egos coming into the picture?

Fr. Joe Kennedy,SJ

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In Memorium, memories

I was sad yesterday to hear from Prof. Madhukar Shukla, that perennial friend of all alum of XLRI,  Jamshedpur, of the passing away of Fr. Joe Kennedy, SJ. He was the Director of XL from 1970 to 1973. May his soul rest in peace.

Book Project: Critical For Success Ideas

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personal development, professional development

“There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” “Every man who knows how to read has it in his power to magnify himself, to multiply the ways in which he exists, to make his life full, significant and interesting.” — Aldous Huxley.