4 day work week and 3 day weekends! CNBC reported on this dramatic new experiment, a few days ago (https:// www.cnbc.com/2019/11/04/microsoft-japan-4-day-work-week-experiment-seesproductivity-jump-40percent.html). “Microsoft Japan tested a four-day workweek and has found the experiment a huge boon to employee productivity. The tech giant recorded an almost 40% jump in productivity levels after cutting its work hours as part…

“How to set goals that challenge, inspire and motivate team, in adverse market conditions?” Usually, goals are set top-down, factoring growth in line with best achieved until then, often ignoring market conditions. This works in a growth market, but not in adverse situations. Growing against market headwinds may need burning excess fuel. On another side…

“Would you hire an exceptionally talented individual & domain expert who is lacking in people management skills?” The role of individual contributors is vital, but at CXO level, leadership skills are critical, particularly the people competencies. However, in the current climate where innovation and expertise are survival factors, you would be fortunate to bring on…

Tiger Woods an iconic golf legend won his 15 th Major Title on Sunday, April 14, 2019. What was remarkable is that the win had come after over ten years. His last title was in 2008. Many of sports lovers need no reminders on his struggles in coming back. His injuries and health issues were…

Your stakes should depend on the difficulty of your turf You must have come across people often saying – “reward for good work, is more work”. It is mostly true that CXOs and managers assign more/difficult work to those who are most competent. Unfortunately, when it comes to performance rating, growth, authority/ responsibility, rewards and…