Sustainability in Biz Growth is a Must for Survival
By G K Pramod
G K Pramod, an expert in MSME Oriented pilot programmes, and the author of The Second Gear: Strategizing Business growth Plan for Micro Entrepreneurs, shares various aspects of Business Growth Plans in a series of columns through Small Enterprise India. Mr. Pramod discusses the importance of sustainability in business.
Importance of Scalability in Business
By G K Pramod
G K Pramod, an expert in MSME Oriented pilot programmes, and the author of The Second Gear: Strategizing Business growth Plan for Micro Entrepreneurs, shares various aspects of Business Growth Plans in a series of columns through Small Enterprise India. Mr. Pramod discusses the importance of scalability in business.
Coping with Changing Employee Attitude
By V Pradeep Kumar
I have been observing the constant change in attitudes of employees over the last two decades. Turning the clock back, during the 70’s and 80’s, things were different. Our economy wasn’t doing anything great and wasn’t close to becoming a world super power that it will now be. The revolution in IT, BT, BPO industries were not even dreams. The job opportunities weren’t many and the government, banks and public sector still were favourites for job seekers.
Mentors Can Unlock the Genius in You
By V Pradeep Kumar
The year was 1975. I had joined a degree course, completely dejected, having failed to get an engineering seat, which was the route to my dream career. With no focus, I was doing badly in the course. Eventually, I caught the attention of my mathematics professor who called me over to his office. He was a great listener and allowed me to pour out my woes. When I had finished, he smiled and said, “Perhaps, it’s good you missed engineering”. I was surprised and asked him how. He said, “Let's find out.”
Is Your Sales Team Driving You Nuts?
By V Pradeep Kumar
Years back, I suddenly heard a huge commotion in the other end of our office. It was around noon and any commotion at this time was unusual, as we had a large sales team, which would be out by ten in the morning.
Task Your Employees Ahead of Their Experience
By Ajay Wahi
This is an action, if done correctly, would earn you the loyalty of your key personnel forever! I seem to keep harping on people retention issues, but you know as CEO, this is one of the most crucial issues, and the biggest threat (besides poor cash flow management) to success that a SME faces.
Auditioning for Leadership
By V Pradeep Kumar
Years ago, there was an unprecedented response to one of our walk-in advert-isements for market-ing executives. To short list candidates, we decided on a group discussion (GD). Within minutes of announcing the group discussion round, three seemingly good candidates simply disappeared!
Right Way to Manage Appraisals
By V Pradeep Kumar
Appraisal process is not just about handing over money, but more about evaluating current skills and identifying skill gaps for current and future job responsibilities.Managing appraisals is one of the key tasks for a leader as the tremors of a badly managed process, can shake even a strong organisation. We are now witnessing a boom in the economy and a shortage of skilled manpower at all levels has further increased the importance of this task. However, the appraisal process generally leaves a bad taste in most organisations. Having been a part of the process on either side of the table, I recommend the following to smoothen the process.
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