The relationship between the Haves and Have not’s
Traditional evidence based on macro economic data draws an inflated positive relationship between investment in road transport infrastructure and economic development. Recent studies based on the developed world moderate this impact by exemplifying that a rise in infrastructure investments by 3-4% percentage points of GDP reduces poverty by [...]
How do we measure quality of leadership: through success or ability?
Most generally success. However, that does not mean there was only one Einstein or Newton. There must have been many, but the appropriate channelisation, opportunities, luck, results and fame were only achieved by the named few, similarly for leaders. For instance, the idea of an [...]
Women’s human rights deserve more importance than they are accorded in many societies. Every woman deserves her dignity and respect at home and in the workplace as much as any man – if not more.
The term, ‘Human rights’ refers to the basic rights to which all human beings are entitled. The United Nations Universal Declaration [...]
What does any child do at the age of 10?”
Well that could be a silly question to answer or even ask, but think again because the answer might not be as simple as it sounds. ‘Child labor’ was banned by the Government with the sole intention to give every child the right to basic education. [...]
Victory was not made for him; he felt like a born loser. It was competition no 143 that he had lost. He couldn’t even make it to top ten. Seven years of work all seemed blurry and out of focus. His thinking process slowed down as he stood there on the sidewalk; holding a piece [...]
Ever wondered who draws the highest premium from life as a whole, measured in terms of living ‘within’ each moment, in the current (present) state and time of reality. Many may associate wealth with such a reality, and would conclude in favor of the rich. I would note otherwise, and crown the poor with such [...]
External observers to the field of development often fail to understand the worth and significance of the work undertaken by development specialists. Paradoxically, such realities are stronger in the developing world relative to the developed world, where the need of the profession is most significant. To note, several times, I have been asked, as to [...]
Recession, job cuts, pressure, appraisals, the IT world is being subjected to a lot of pressure day by day. 9 to 5 jobs have been expanded to 9 to 11; stress in offices is slowly creeping up and interfering with every one’s personal life.
What is the solution for this?
How can stress be reduced in the [...]
“I promise to learn…if you agree to polish my shoes whenever the maid takes the day off!”
“No, no, no!” I had stormed out yesterday leaving my Mum baffled and Shabbi Auntie angry, when she brought in yet another rishta-seeking brigade. Can you blame me? Who do these women think they are, bringing along all the [...]
In order to achieve effective results, that is turn ideological aims, goals and concepts into effective practice, policy makers need better vocabulary, similar to business managers, who need better vocabulary to effectively manage and derive optimal results from their team members.
The idea stems from an interesting piece written by Nadeem Chauhan of Navitus Consultancy, who [...]
Written by Ali Sohail | Saturday, August 16, 2008
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