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Vijaya Dasami and the Entrepreneur’s Journey
Vijaya Dasami, also called Dussehra , marks the victory of good over evil. In the epics, it is the day when Lord Rama defeated Ravana,...
Devaki R Menon
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Leadership Lessons from King Mahabali
Onam is not just a festival of flowers and feasts; it’s a reminder of the timeless leadership of King Mahabali (Maveli). His reign is...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 31 – Knowledge Management
Knowledge sharing is the activity of exchanging knowledge among people, families, communities, and organizations. In the modern...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 30 – Corporate Governance
Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a firm is directed and controlled. It involves balancing...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 29 – ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Organization culture is the invisible backbone of any company. It is the shared values, beliefs, and behaviours that shape “how things...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 28: Theory of Constraints (TOC)—Removing the Bottleneck
In the Ramayana , one striking example of removing a bottleneck can be seen in the awakening of Kumbhakarna. When Rama’s army was making...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 27: Reward Management
Reward Management is concerned with the formulation and implementation of strategies and policies that aim to reward people fairly,...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 26: Flank Attack
Flank attack is another marketing strategy adopted by a challenger firm which intends to attack the weak points or blind spots of the...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 25: FRONTAL ATTACK
A frontal attack is seen when a company attacks another based on the strength of the competitor. It is a strategy in marketing that...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 24: DELEGATION
Delegation is a core concept in management leadership. It is the act of assigning a specific task or purpose to a person or group of...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 23: STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
Strategic Alliance is an arrangement between two parties or companies that have decided to share resources or capabilities to undertake...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 22: DISCIPLINE
The third principle of the 14 Principles of Management is about obedience . It is often reflected in the core values of a Mission and...
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Lesson 21: MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS
Managerial effectiveness means performing managerial activities effectively, which means doing the right things. Many people believe that...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 20: Evidence-Based Management (EBM)
EBM means that decisions should be based on a combination of critical thinking and the best available evidence. Evidence means...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 19: Setting Criteria for Selection
Selection is a process of differentiating between applicants in order to identify those with a greater likelihood of success in a...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 18: The Art of Persuasion – Sita’s Gentle Power
Persuasion is the skill of convincing someone to see things your way and take action accordingly. In management, this is a crucial...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 17: PROBLEM SOLVING WITH 6Ws & 1H
Effective problem-solving in management requires asking the right questions. The classic framework of 6Ws & 1H (Who, What, Where, Which,...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 16: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
An organizational structure defines how tasks are divided, coordinated, and supervised to achieve organizational goals. It also...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 15: STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS
A stakeholder is any party that has an interest in an organization and can either affect or be affected by the decisions and actions...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 14: COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
Competitor analysis is conducted to determine the strengths and weaknesses of competitors. This enables organizations to either create...
Devaki R Menon
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