Pretty much every employer does workplace reviews. But not all organizations do them right. Reviews should not dwell on the past. They should look back only to provide real insight for improving future performance.

There is no question that coaching has accelerated leadership development at companies big and small, including some of the most successful members of the Fortune 500 club. But what exactly is coaching, and why is its importance growing significantly in the corporate world? Despite all the ambiguity that surrounds coaching, there are three fundamental principles associated with the process of helping people identify the blind spots that derail them .....more

Knee-jerk decisions lead to inappropriate behaviour more often than you think. In this article, Himanshu Saxena, CEO of the India-based Center of Strategic Mindset (COSM) and former head of leadership development at Tata Consultancy Services, looks at how to avoid falling victim to your personal autopilot.

Too many CEOs believe they need to have all the answers, all the time. But companies are run well by asking questions, not having all the answers. Not understanding this sets leaders on the path to failure. This article argues that the best way for CEOs to harness the skills of others is by using the listening–sensing–observing troika. 1. Listening: Simply by listening to both customers and employees, CEOs can break the glass ceiling of imagination. .....more