Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore a new leadership style – “soft leadership” – which is needed in a interconnected, global, and technocratic world. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is a combination of research into a new leadership style with a question and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to collaborate to build effective teams to achieve organizational excellence and effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach – The paper outlines a blueprint to build an effective team based on various personality types leveraging their competencies and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore Meka's method – an innovative teaching and training tool to teach and train students and trainees effectively to achieve desired teaching and training takeaways. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology is gleaned from the author's 31...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to bridge the gap between campus and industry among the management and engineering students to enhance their employability. It equips students and faculty with creative tools and techniques to acquire soft skills and provides a new perspective to the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline various aspects of stress including its causes, effects and remedies to ensure work-life balance to achieve organizational excellence and effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explains types of stress and differentiates...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer tools and techniques to resolve organizational conflicts amicably. Design/methodology/approach The paper explains types, merits and demerits of conflicts. It outlines innovative tools and techniques to resolve conflicts. It unveils five conflict...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer innovative tools and techniques to ensure employee engagement. Design/methodology/approach The paper outlines the reasons for employee disengagement and enlightens the advantages of employee engagement for both employees and organizations. It unfolds...

Purpose – The purpose is to present a case study on transformational leadership. Design/methodology/approach – It adopts the 4 I's of Bernard M. Bass, the leadership researcher – individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, inspirational motivation and idealized influence....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to underscore the importance of time and outline timeless tools to manage your time. Design/methodology/approach – The tools are gleaned from author's 32 years of practical experience in industry, teaching, training, research and consultancy. It...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to debunk myths about soft leadership. Design/methodology/approach The paper distinguishes soft leadership from other leadership styles. Findings It calls for companies exploring this new leadership perspective to achieve organizational excellence and...