Business, Entrepreneurs, Consulting

The Theory of Passion

According to google – Tim McClure, Professional Speaker and Brand and Leadership Consultant said “The biggest concern…

Does a CEO’s age matter?

Does a CEO’s age matter in today’s environment? An article by Sudarshan

I had read this, and smiled past, because this is a question that keeps popping up every decade, at least for the past couple of decades I remember. The question is quite relevant…

ICICI CouponDunia Whining

Some time two weeks ago, I had made a credit card payment to ICICI Bank, which rewarded me with some coupons on a specially made page of ‘CouponDunia’. The amount was Rs. 5000/- so decided to take a look. Found absolutely nothing of interest; in fact Flipkart coupon saying “Avail…

Turmoil & More …

The past 15 weeks have been one of great turmoil.

AND

The past 3 weeks a period, of the greatest personal turmoil in the last decade.Serious business philosophy & ideological differences arose at DAMAS, the organization that I helped create in…

How to pay the Right Salary — Some thoughts

1. First Fix the Internal Compensation
2. Then make it externally competitive

(In the current scenario at times this may have to be interchanged)

Independent Directors Part II

I had written Why Independent Directors are ineffective here sometime in May 2009.

Some time ago I read about Relics in Board rooms, where the types were categorized by a Prime Database study that classified in 4 broad types

Why are Independent Directors ineffective?

Post Satyam, there has been a lot of debates, discussions on “Are Independent Directors effective”? Everyone has had something to say about this.

YES! there are some reputed people who have been extremely effective over the years…

Are retailers actually selling more through discounts?

Bombay, Bangalore, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Baroda…..high street, shopping centers, malls..et all…There is a discount everywhere for every thing!

Indian retail — Trends relevant today & for the immediate future!

Indian Retail that had been rocking a year back is facing rocks today; some of it due to circumstances beyond control, but some definitely within control. Based on experience, discussions, talks over the past…