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Why Employees Hate Their Bosses

25 Saturday Feb 2012

Posted by Prem Rao in Employee Engagement, Trends

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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. Continue reading →

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A Company Without Bosses

18 Saturday Feb 2012

Posted by Prem Rao in Best Employers, Organisations

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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? Continue reading →

Fr. Joe Kennedy,SJ

15 Wednesday Feb 2012

Posted by Prem Rao in People, XLRI

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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. Continue reading →

Book Project: Critical For Success Ideas

05 Sunday Feb 2012

Posted by Prem Rao in Books and Authors, Executive Coaching, Executive Effectiveness

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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. Continue reading →

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