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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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Flying Further Together: Lessons From Migrating Birds
When we look up at the sky and see a flock of birds in their familiar V-formation, it feels almost poetic. But behind that graceful shape...
Devaki R Menon
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The Crown and the Forest: Lessons in Dharma and Detachment
As the Ramayana month concludes and we bring to a close this year’s reflections, it feels fitting to pause and remember one of the most...
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 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 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 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 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...
Devaki R Menon
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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 16: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
An organizational structure defines how tasks are divided, coordinated, and supervised to achieve organizational goals. It also...
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Lesson 5: Form Teams to Achieve Dreams
Teamwork is more than just working together; it's about channeling diverse strengths toward a shared goal, with purpose, coordination,...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 3: Personal Ability vs. Personality
In life and in organizations we often come across people with extraordinary abilities: top-notch skills, deep knowledge, and impressive...
Devaki R Menon
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Lesson 1: Determined to Lead
Ramayana is the story of Lord Rama; it is the prefix “Sri” to the name Rama that makes Sri Rama to be worshipped as God. But beyond his...
Devaki R Menon
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Back to Writing: A Fresh Start, with a Story to Tell
Hey there, It’s been a while since I posted something here. Life took me in a few different directions; priorities shifted, but the...
Devaki R Menon
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