Harjeet Khanduja's Blog
June 28, 2022
How Leaders Decide
Is decision making important for business? The answer seems pretty obvious. When I asked this question to several business leaders, I was surprised with the intensity of their responses. According to them, decision making is the most crucial component of business despite not getting the attention that it deserves.Organizations pay their decision makers 300 times more than they pay an average
December 14, 2020
Best Candidate Portals
These are some of the most popular candidate portals in the country. Each one specialises in its own domain and comes at a cost. Employers can post job ads on each platform or search the portal database to find the right candidate. Employers choose the right portal based on their own requirements.A. Mid - Senior Management PortalsThese are the well established big guns of the business. Most
July 8, 2020
Economics of a Career Break
Shalini asked for an appointment.
When she came for the meeting, she could barely walk. She was instructed to go
home and rest. The meeting can be done later, after she recovers. She insisted
because she wanted to discuss her medical condition. Doctor had advised her
complete bed rest. She did not have any leaves, hence she wanted to resign. At
this point, assurance from the organisation
When she came for the meeting, she could barely walk. She was instructed to go
home and rest. The meeting can be done later, after she recovers. She insisted
because she wanted to discuss her medical condition. Doctor had advised her
complete bed rest. She did not have any leaves, hence she wanted to resign. At
this point, assurance from the organisation
June 2, 2014
Empowerment - a tool to enhance retention
I was interviewing a senior
professional. She told me that she wants to change the job because she is not
empowered. Empowerment has several definitions. Simplified Wiki definition of
empowerment is - the power to participate in the decision making process.
Interestingly the participant does not make the final decision. Participant only
gives an opinion in the decision making process. Even if
professional. She told me that she wants to change the job because she is not
empowered. Empowerment has several definitions. Simplified Wiki definition of
empowerment is - the power to participate in the decision making process.
Interestingly the participant does not make the final decision. Participant only
gives an opinion in the decision making process. Even if
September 16, 2013
Leadership evolution : Tribes of Tomorrow
God created the world. Man evolved the world to make it a better place to live for Human Beings. The first requirement of evolution was survival in the world of dinosaurs and 8.7 million other species. Human race could survive because it came together and fought back against all odds world posed on humanity. Initial leaders evolved as head of tribes. These leaders fought the visible threats
August 11, 2013
Nagda Express : Journey of Leadership
Nagda Express has no connection with Chennai express. However it was equally interesting and eventful. In this story, Nagda is not the name of a train or a place. Nagda is the surname of one of our batch mates at INSEAD. Nagda was one among all till second last module. Our last module was scheduled at Fontainebleau, France. We were to make travel arrangement to France from India. This was the
April 9, 2013
Processes, Business and Swimming
Processes are necessary evil. My
son wanted to swim. Since I was at home, I accompanied him to the swimming
pool. My son wore the costume, picked the glasses, ear caps and his Identity
card. I thought that my son is extra cautious but after reaching the pool, I
realized that anyone who wanted to swim had to take the permission and until
unless all these elements were there, permission was
son wanted to swim. Since I was at home, I accompanied him to the swimming
pool. My son wore the costume, picked the glasses, ear caps and his Identity
card. I thought that my son is extra cautious but after reaching the pool, I
realized that anyone who wanted to swim had to take the permission and until
unless all these elements were there, permission was
July 15, 2012
Why should boys have all the fun?
Why should boys have all the fun? This is a tag line for one of the scooty advertisement. The line is catchy however I never thought about it seriously until I heard someone literally analyzing it. Analysis said “These girls do not know that boys cannot afford a four wheeler that is why they drive two-wheeler. After 9 hours of hard work, with a bag pack around their neck, when boys are standing
June 13, 2012
Dialogue in the Dark
DID, yeah! I did it. I went to DID which stands for Dialogue in the Dark. I was in dark for more than 4 hours and there were moments when I learnt some important lessons of my life.
I theoretically understand the concept of inclusion and have worked on it to enable differently abled people. I did work with some of my team mates and close friends on developing a technology platform for visually
I theoretically understand the concept of inclusion and have worked on it to enable differently abled people. I did work with some of my team mates and close friends on developing a technology platform for visually
Marriage with No Divorce
I was wondering how can I get into CIO’s mind and find out what CIO thinks about HR department. I called some of my CIO friends over dinner and asked them what they think about HR department. Since it was an informal discussion, I did not get the usual response of “HR has become a strategic function and key to the success of the organization.”
General perception in CIO circles is HR is a
General perception in CIO circles is HR is a
