Author: Dusty Paths

Top management typically establishes organisational values. These values are intended to guide people’s actions when carrying out company activities. However, each individual is also driven by their own set of personal values. Understanding how individual values influence work culture and performance is extremely beneficial for organisations. How do you know if someone’s personal values are influencing their work? Well, by simply paying attention to how people interact with one another at work and what they …

Almost every company’s history includes a story about “how it all started.” The origin story of the company reveals the core values and philosophy upon which the company was founded. At the heart of most such stories is a founder who was motivated by passion and a desire to make a difference. The Story of the Coffee Retailer One such founder story is that of Howard Schultz, the founder of Starbucks.  Schultz writes in his …

It’s natural to imagine a leader as someone who is in the spotlight – someone who is seen and heard. Most of the time, leaders who work quietly in the background go unnoticed until a crisis puts them into the spotlight. While many leaders limit their role to managerial activities, what sets a great leader apart is their ability to operate with a clear purpose. A leader is anyone who takes ownership, takes action, and …

Let’s talk about meetings. They love sitting in your calendar, don’t they? They come in different variants and decide how your day will go. You probably just got done with one or are ready to attend one. And the most popular variant is called the ‘status update meeting”. Most status update meetings can get monotonous due to a mere exchange of facts & figures about progress and sometimes, debates about issues. (yes, it could have …

IT powerhouses such as TCS and Infosys are reporting lower-than-expected profits in Q4 2022 as they invest more in hiring and retaining employees. Many businesses are dealing with similar issues. Companies have been on a hiring spree since the post-pandemic resignation frenzy. And they recognise that their human resource practises will need to catch up. It takes a lot to keep employees engaged and productive. And new employee induction programmes are a great place to …