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Updated on: May 2026

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Learning Agility The Key to Thriving in Uncertain Times

May 25, 2026

The Rise Of Skills-Based Learning At Bata India

For decades, corporate success was built on a simple equation hire candidates with the right degree...

Individual Milestone

May 22, 2026

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The Learning Development Architecture of the Unforeseen

My experience is what I agree to attend to. Only those items which I notice shape my mind without...

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May 21, 2026

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Succession Planning The Strategic Imperative for Sustainable Leadership

In a context of organisational-wide transformation, leadership continuity has become a key factor in...

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May 20, 2026

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Human + Machine: The Next Frontier in Skill Building

There is a moment I remember vividly. It was 2019, during a leadership offsite at CBRE, when a senior business head pulled me aside and asked, half jokingly, half in earnest — “Prakash, when are your people going to stop skill building and training people, and just let the machine do it?” I smiled. But […]

May 19, 2026

Diversity & Inclusion

Gender-equitable leadership: why it matters in an AI-first enterprise

We are in the midst of the most consequential technological transition of our times. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future scenario but today’s operating reality. Enterprises are redesigning workflows, reinventing talent models, and reorienting strategy around AI’s promise. Yet, in the race to become AI-first, many organizations are overlooking a foundational question: who […]

May 7, 2026

HR Practices

Making Performance Management More Human-Centric

Performance management is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. For decades, organizations have relied on a model built around annual ratings, retrospective reviews, and administrative control. That model may have once served its purpose, but in today’s workplace, it increasingly falls short. The modern organization needs a performance philosophy that is not only more agile […]

May 5, 2026

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Data-Driven Performance Management: Leading with Insight, Not Instinct

In my experience, performance management has never really been about numbers alone. It has always been about people, purpose, and progress. But in today’s business environment, one thing is very clear: if we want to lead effectively, we can no longer depend only on instinct, legacy practices, or hindsight. We need insight. We need evidence. […]

May 4, 2026

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When Performance Isn’t Just Performance: Reducing Bias with Analytics

How workforce analytics is helping organisations move from perception-driven ratings to more consistent and fair performance decisions. Performance ratings are often seen as objective outcomes of structured processes. Yet, in reality, they are influenced by perception, visibility, and human bias. This article explores how workforce analytics can bring greater consistency, awareness, and fairness into performance […]

Apr 30, 2026

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Reskilling India Inc. – The Next Business Imperative

Across industries and geographies, professional journeys often come with distinct learning curves and a continuous need for reskilling. The technology sector demands speed and adaptability. Consumer businesses highlight the importance of deeply understanding people. Financial services emphasise precision and disciplined decision-making. Yet across roles, sectors, and cities, one truth consistently stands out. Organisations grow only […]

Apr 29, 2026

Career Development

Aligning Performance for Growth and Impact

As organizations operate through periods of transition, driven by structural change, scale, and increasing digital maturity, the way performance is managed must evolve. In complex, capital‑intensive environments, performance management can no longer rely only on control, compliance, or hindsight. It must “enable alignment, ownership and meaningful business impact”. This evolution is not theoretical. It is […]

Apr 28, 2026

HR TECHNOLOGY

Beyond the Bell Curve: A Radical, AI-led Reimagination of Performance Management in Enterprises

“The future belongs to those who give the next generation reason for hope.” ~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Imagine you are a traveller. You’ve booked a high-stakes flight for a business meeting. You arrive at the airport two hours early, check your bags, and clear security. You sit at the gate, watching the clock. The departure […]

Apr 22, 2026

HR TECHNOLOGY

Balancing Technology and Human Judgment in Performance Reviews

Performance reviews have seen a fundamental shift over the last few decades. What was once strictly an annual, retrospective exercise is now becoming continuous, data-led, and increasingly shaped by technology. AI-driven tools, real-time dashboards, and feedback platforms are enabling organisations to track performance with far greater precision. However, as organisations lean more into data, I […]

Apr 20, 2026

HR TECHNOLOGY

AI-Driven Performance Management in a Global Hybrid Workforce

Performance management has long been recognized as a cornerstone of human resource practice, not only serving as a vital mechanism for aligning employee performance with organizational goals, but also shaping how companies inspire, engage, and unlock the potential of their people. Yet rigid annual cycles and standardised rating templates have repeatedly failed to reflect the […]

Apr 16, 2026

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in AI: Building Ethical Tech Workplaces

AI in the Modern Workplace Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future-facing concept in the workplace; it is deeply integrated into how organisations recruit, upskill, collaborate, and drive decisions. From AI-powered recruitment tools and workforce analytics to digital copilots and intelligent automation, AI influences the employee experience at every stage. As AI adoption accelerates, […]

Mar 25, 2026

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusive KPIs: Measuring What Truly Matters

As organizations continue to evolve their approach to inclusion, measurement must evolve as well. The next generation of inclusion KPIs will likely incorporate artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and real-time measurement capabilities. However, the fundamental principle remains: measure what drives performance, not just what’s easy to count. Organizations that master this new Inclusive KPIs approach to […]

Mar 24, 2026