Tag: specialists

In the age of specialists, how important are transferable skills?

Transferable skills, also known as ‘core skills’ or ‘soft skills’, are developed by people over time. These skills not only add versatility to an...

Generalists, specialists or T-shaped — who will make better CXOs?

When we talk about leaders, no one misses mentioning some amazing business leaders such as Ratan Tata, Warren Buffet or Steve Jobs. Such people...

What do companies need more at a startup stage: specialists or...

This question has led to endless debates. Not surprising, since both have their pros and cons. Specialists are experts in their fields, and well-versed...

Who will rule the gig economy? Generalists, specialists or micro-specialists?

Who do you think will rule the gig economy? It is a tricky question. Will a generalist shine or will a specialist be in...

Does the future belong to HR generalists?

What is better, to be a ‘jack of all trades’ or a ‘master of one’? For HR, the answer probably lies somewhere in the...

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Mensa Brands implements workforce reduction amidst business slowdown

Mensa Brands, the roll-up e-commerce company founded by former Myntra CEO Ananth Narayanan, has recently terminated over 200 employees across various divisions, with India...

DMart and Brigade Enterprises allot equity shares to employees 

In accordance with a regulatory filing, Dmart, an Indian supermarket chain, has allocated 2,77,649 equity shares to eligible employees. These shares, with a nominal...

Forged marksheet may cost govt teacher 26 years’ salary

After 26 years of teaching at a government school in Greater Noida’s Patrahi village, Joginder Kumar may now be required to return the salary...

The pitfalls of over-apologising

While apologising for mistakes is a commendable quality, an excessive tendency to apologise can sabotage the very foundation of strong leadership. Yes, strength and...

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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR

Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years? A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...

EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO

Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...

“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...

Q. How would you define the culture at GE? A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....