Whether leaders are born or made, there are 4 essential traits that make them great. There are two categories of leaders: born leaders and made leaders. Born leaders have innate qualities like humility, charisma, empathy, etc. A study published in the APA (American Psychological Association) indicates that leadership traits are 30% genetic. And, what about

By Nirupama Subramanian Over the past few months, I have spoken about my book Powerful and its concepts to thousands of women- and men. There are two frequently asked questions and points of discussion. The first one is – Do women need different leadership skills as compared to men? The second which comes up after

Organizations know the importance of collecting periodic feedback from their employees to improve their overall success. However, while ascertaining feedback to measure the success of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, it is equally important to know about response bias and its impact. While the survey questions go through multiple audit processes before being presented

Implementing the best practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)–be it building a robust talent pool, conducting career enablement workshops, or attending expert-led training sessions on building inclusive workspaces—is one part of the game. Organizations should also know the impact of their DEI initiatives periodically. Here are some ways to understand your DEI work: Determine

India is lagging behind many in the world, when it comes to women in key positions across companies, according to a new report. As per the report released by  Swiss brokerage Credit Suisse recently, at 17.3 percent, India Inc has very few women on company boards. The report covered  33,000 executives from over 3,000 companies

There was a time when corporates wanted younger employees to realize the fullest potential of their workforce. However, a multigenerational workforce has a lot more to offer, with an eclectic mix of attributes unique to every generation. A recent study by Microsoft and IDC, which surveyed 439 business decision-makers and 438 workers in India over

Leaders are facing unprecedented challenges in terms of building a workplace culture that not only retains their best employees but also makes them feel inclusive. During current times, one of the biggest realization leaders face is the understanding that some of the immediate business issues to solve could be critical DEI challenges. The creation and

The outcome of any initiative is assessed basis the impact it creates. When it comes to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts of an organization, it is imperative that the system measures even the simplest of things including the provision of ergonomic tools and designs for assuring employee satisfaction that will lead to a

Diversity models vary with companies, while they all consider an array of factors like age, gender, geographical background, etc. A majority of the companies with DEI strategies direct them to middle-level positions. However, there is a growing consensus that it would be more effective when aimed at the entry levels. Studies have also shown that