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The Power of Asking Questions The Power of Asking Questions
“Thank you for your insightful questions!” said the host at the end of the event. That was a rarity to hear in my growing-up years. So, despite being excited about being a part of the audience in a coveted event in my firm, when the mic was being passed around...
October 13, 2025, By RK Sharma | Blog, Corporate Training
Approach to Competency Mapping & Succession Planning Approach to Competency Mapping & Succession Planning
Succession planning and competency mapping form the backbone of a resilient and future-ready workforce. These help in determining the job success skills and knowledge required. This process assists in the creation of effective recruitment and employee development strategies.Research shows that 80% of employee turnover is the result of poor hiring...
July 9, 2025, By RK Sharma | Blog
The Ripple Effect of ESG: How Environmental, Social, and Governance Standards Shape Our Future The Ripple Effect of ESG: How Environmental, Social, and Governance Standards Shape Our Future
Picture a world where companies operate solely with profit in mind, ignoring the long-term impact of their actions. Factories spew pollution into the air without restraint, oceans fill with plastic waste, and employees work long hours in unsafe conditions. There’s no regulation, no accountability, and no thought given to the...
May 6, 2025, By RK Sharma | Expert's Blog, Blog
From Sustainability to Governance: How ESG Impacts Corporate Operations From Sustainability to Governance: How ESG Impacts Corporate Operations
ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—has emerged as a critical framework guiding companies toward responsible and sustainable operations. As ESG continues to gain prominence, organisations are finding themselves under increased scrutiny from investors, regulators, customers, and employees, all of whom are demanding higher standards in how businesses manage their environmental impact, social...
May 6, 2025, By RK Sharma | Expert's Blog, Blog
Transformation of Sales Manager to Performance Enablement Coach Transformation of Sales Manager to Performance Enablement Coach
Coaching is the most effective tool for managers to improve sales performance. The best sales managers have to do ongoing learning and keep upskilling themselves. So as to lead their teams to achieve their sales goals. This is essential for managers who used to be top performers but now lead...
May 26, 2025, By RK Sharma | Blog, Expert's Blog
Rethinking Business Models: How Covid-19 Affected Indian Business Rethinking Business Models: How Covid-19 Affected Indian Business
The emergence of the novel coronavirus has drastically altered Indian business models overnight. Companies faced a unique challenge: either resist the status quo or innovate. Lockdowns have halted operations, forcing a significant shift in consumer behaviour. Consequently, every business sector had to rapidly reassess their strategies. More than 82% of...
July 14, 2025, By RK Sharma | Blog, Corporate Training
The Creative Mind, Visionary Mindset The Creative Mind, Visionary Mindset
Ever wonder what sparks creativity in people? Do they see things in some other dimensions? Do things or situations appear to them differently? Is it something in their genes? Is it a trait that everyone—not just creative “geniuses” like Picasso and Steve Jobs—possesses in some capacity? Can anybody be creative?...
April 8, 2025, By RK Sharma | Blog