My very first peer observation experience remains evergreen in my memory. It was in the year 1998. Quite unexpectedly, I received a call from the Bursar of the college requesting a peer observation visit. Obviously, she did not call it peer observation. She expressed her wish that I handle a session in her presence for
Reports are formal documents written with a purpose to communicate relevant and valuable information to specific audience. The whole purpose of writing a report is to communicate or share it with others. Hence, even the most brilliantly written reports hold little value if they are not communicated to others in an effective manner. For this
How good are you in Gathering and Analyzing information? – Assess your Research skills Research skills are important in most work settings. Employers classify them, as essential transferable skills that every employee needs to possess, be it a newbie or an experienced one. By research skills, I mean the basic skills to gather, filter, sort, and analyze
You need to be proficient in IT / Computer skills if you want to survive in today’s fast-paced technological world. The world has become so ‘networked’ and ‘techno-savvy’ that everything from communication, database management, human resource development, managerial tasks and company administration to entertainment and food orders are done online. One of the necessary transferable
Administration and Management are terms that are often confused and interpreted in different ways. Experts will agree that the two terms differ in their meaning and functions. When I was in college, I always loved studying the first chapter of any Introduction to Management book. It would have content on functions and levels of management,
Moving from Ideas to Action requires effective Planning Skills Planning needs to start with a mindset to execute an idea. You may have the best plans for carrying out your ideas, decisions, or desires, but they might remain shelved if you do not take the initiative to convert those ideas into actions. Therefore, this requires
Most people believe that managers are the backbone of any organization. On the one hand, employees look upon managers as their defenders and heroes, whereas on the other hand, policy makers and executives see them as key players in the growth and stability of the organization. Employees expect a lot from managers. They desire their
A productive and successful employee is invariably someone who has good Organizational Skills. It is one of the most important transferable skills expected at workplace by the employers. You may possess several essential skills such as leadership skills, communication skills or interpersonal skills that make you successful at work. However, organizational skills are key skills
After working on something for several days or hours, have you felt that it was a sheer waste of time and that you could have rather done something better? Are you one of those people who are always rushing, racing against time? Do you always sacrifice your personal time to complete official tasks and yet
Three women were involved in a serious discussion over a million-dollar question. The critical issue was ‘if’ and ‘why’ they had to pay leave salary for the housekeeper. The issue came up because the housekeeper had clearly informed that she would stop working if leave salary will not be paid. It did not matter to