The current discussion on economic issues in government circles as well as business networks seems to be focused upon the host of energy issues being faced by the country. One of the major ones pertains to the distribution companies (DISCOS) and what to do with the constant losses burdening the public finances. For many years, […]
Why have MNCs left Pakistan? And what will it take for the Saudis, Chinese and the others to stay?
As I look at the business headlines these days, they are full of potential investors from countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE flocking to Pakistan. A few years earlier, it was the story of the Chinese finding business opportunities in the land of the pure. Perhaps we can also add a few Turkish and Korean […]
Managing Exits; How to Fire an Employee
This off-limits subject is critical and needs to be well-understood by leaders everywhere In a famous scene from the 2009 movie “Up in the air” the protagonist, corporate downsizer Ryan Bingham, played by George Clooney, counsels the person being fired with the famous line “How much did they pay you to give up your dreams?” I […]
Board composition – do you have the right people for your business?
Most medium to large-scale businesses need to think deeply about the different types of talent required for their boards Boards of directors can play a crucial role in building companies. They act as a strategic asset that can help guide management while providing the knowledge and experience necessary to navigate a variety of challenges. In […]
Pakistan’s hordes of unskilled IT labourers
Most of Pakistan’s IT exports are based on low-value IT related services. Investment in the right education can change that Why do all good things or potentially great things stray invariably towards mediocrity in the land of the pure? A lot is being made of the great potential for IT-related exports from Pakistan. It is […]
The Customer Service way towards success
Transforming the Customer Service Culture in your organisation is the surest way to increase revenues & profitability Have you ever walked into a retail store and stood around looking for something but no one approached you and asked if you could be helped? Or you have experienced being put on hold for an eternity […]
Building Organisational Capability
Only a handful of businesses focus on human capability as a source of competitive advantage In the fast-paced world of business, the ability to adapt, grow, and thrive is crucial. Any organization looking to do all of this needs its human capital to possess some unique skill or competence which will help differentiate it […]
“No, I don’t see myself in your seat in 5 years time”
Why the lustre of corporate life has waned and is it a good thing? Growing up in the 70s, whenever we were asked what we would like to do as an adult, the very obvious response would be to become an engineer or doctor or the more academically challenged ones like me would limit our […]
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