I was sitting with a friend the other day when we started talking about how conversations lead nowhere during business meetings, especially when a critical decision needs to be made. It is a typical situation. There is a crisis, a decision needs to be made, a meeting is called and conversation begins on a different […]
Archives for 2012
How to take the fluff out of your emails
Everyone knows how to write an email. We know what to say and what needs to be done. If you are writing emails to get work done and make people understand what you are saying, draft your emails carefully and wisely. Here are some tips on how you can tailor your emails to make the […]
How to cook up a tasty article
Writing is a lot like cooking. You need your spices in place before you get your pots ready. So if you have an idea and have not been able to cook it, you are not likely to spruce up a tasty article. So how do we cook our ideas to get our articles to click? […]
7 habits of ineffective people
In contrast to the best-selling title written by Stephen R. Covey the ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’, there are actions and thought patterns which lead to ineffective behavior. Here are 7 habits to watch out for to avoid becoming ineffective at any point in your career. The reactive approach Watch out for when you are tempted […]
How to ace your first day at a new job
You first day at your new job is important. You have gone through those grilling interviews, made your impression and gotten hired. You have convinced the employer that there is no one else who can do this better than you. And so you join your new company with a great attitude and brilliant ideas. At […]
5 tips to lead a successful PR meeting
Just a few days back I happened to walk into one of Pakistan’s most successful company’s office to meet with a senior executive in their management. My purpose was to seek an opportunity for business and to enhance my understanding on a topic that was of mutual interest. I was surprised to see that although I had […]