Leadership Blog Archive

High-Potential Leadership Development: Maximizing the Capability of the Vital Few

by Abdul Basit | Nov 20, 2024 | Leadership

The 80/20 Rule, a principle discovered by economist Vilfredo Pareto, suggests that roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. In business, this often translates to finding that 20% of clients drive 80% of revenue, or 20% of activities generate 80% of success. In...

Progress without Parity: The Journey of Women in Leadership

by Abdul Basit | Oct 15, 2024 | Leadership

McKinsey’s latest report highlights a noteworthy advancement: Over the past decade the number of women breaking through the glass ceiling and stepping into leadership roles has risen significantly, with 29% now occupying C-suite positions, up from just 17% in 2015....

First Time Managers: Managing Transition and Surmounting Obstacles

by Abdul Basit | Sep 24, 2024 | Leadership

Becoming a first-time manager is a pivotal career milestone, but it comes with new responsibilities, a steep learning curve, and the need for a shift in mindset. While the promotion is often exciting and filled with new opportunities, first-time managers face a...

Behind the Scenes of Leadership: The Surprising Influence of Middle Managers on Growth

by Abdul Basit | Sep 4, 2024 | Leadership

The key to your organization’s future success could be hiding in plain sight, right in the middle of your leadership structure. Middle managers are often the unsung heroes of organizations, responsible for translating strategy into action while keeping their teams...

The Bridge Between Worlds: Training Middle Managers to Lead Change Across All Levels

by Abdul Basit | Aug 23, 2024 | Leadership

Middle managers often hold the umbrella of organizational success, acting as the pivotal fulcrum in the lever of business dynamics. They are not only important interfaces between senior leadership and frontline teams, but they are also the strategic planners and...

Elevate and Include: Empowering Women through Leadership Training Programs

by Abdul Basit | Jul 25, 2024 | Leadership

Deloitte Women @ Work Report 2024 finds out that only 10% of women in India believe that their organization is taking concrete steps to fulfil its commitment to gender diversity and 30% of women in India say they don’t want to progress into a more senior leadership...