Traditionally, followers have been viewed as passive supporters, merely executing the directives of their leaders. However, this perspective is increasingly being challenged. The modern organizational landscape recognises that followers are not just subordinates; they are active participants who significantly influence organizational success.
A continuation of management lessons from mothers, featured in the July 2024 issue, here are six new teachings from mothers that managers should incorporate while running a team.
The rapid onslaught of climate change and dwindling biodiversity pose a grave threat for the existence of humans and other species on Earth.
The discipline of management faces a number of problems, including access to a few, and a vast majority mothers. Incidentally, many of the management lessons are already being conveyed by mothers to their children in a simple manner, as many times, what seems to be advanced already exists.
Leaders will never be omniscient or omnipotent. A more grounded and compassionate stance is one of courageous humility in the midst of change. Anything else runs the risk of denying reality.
A look at the deteriorating condition of India’s public healthcare system, with people continuing to suffer as they are unable to afford the huge cost of treatment.
R&D professionals are generally different from others. They are highly qualified and prefer autonomy, freedom, and respect. Millennials have different orientations and expectations. Probably, the above-narrated reflections might be useful to practising managers in managing big R&D projects and talented team members.
The Indian Presidency of G-20 was a memorable event that facilitate exchange of culture, trade, and goodwill.
The ability for leaders and organisations to create and maintain an authentic human connection will play a critical role in whether organisations either thrive or survive in this increasingly VUCA business environment and leaders must navigate the complexities of our workforce with confidence and vision.
Emotional intelligence is the leadership tool that can ignite creativity, strengthen relationships, and make the workplace inclusive and equal.
The governments—central and states—as well as society, particularly influencers, literary figures and religious leaders must come forward and actively work on closing yawning gaps between ‘haves and have nots’ of the country, indeed worldwide, before we reach a point when the oppressed ones just cannot tolerate the discrimination any longer.
Our desire to defend our existing beliefs is a telling symptom of confirmation bias. We can avoid this by challenging our current beliefs, being open-minded and willing to consider new information, and evaluating all evidence objectively.
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