Revolution in Talent Acquisition: Building the AI + Human Power Team
HR professionals, employees, and leaders must realign to this new AI reality. Management styles will shift from control to collaboration....
Samar Mahapatra
Samar Mahapatra
Professor of Practice(Management)
Organizational Politics: Dynamics, Drivers, and the Cost of Influence
Organizational politics is not merely a behavioral issue—it’s a structural and cultural challenge. When left unchecked, it corrodes trust, distorts...
Talent Management Challenges: Why Employees Don’t Recommend Their Own Companies
Talent attraction isn’t just about visibility—it’s about credibility. And credibility comes from the voices of those who’ve lived the culture....
Boss – The Invisible Loss Factor
The hierarchical nature of most organizations means that bosses hold significant sway over promotions, appraisals, and career trajectories. Employees fear...
Who Is the Real HR Head? Rethinking the CHRO Role in Owner-Driven Companies
The title “HR Head” implies strategic autonomy and influence. But when the role lacks decision-making power, it becomes symbolic rather...
The Emotional Reality of Teamwork: A Leadership Wake-Up Call
A leadership retreat filled with optimism. A team-building workshop that promises transformation. A catchy slogan on the wall about “collaborating...
India’s Global CEOs but No Global Theory: Bridging the Gap Between Practice and Management Thought
For a country that produces globally admired managerial talent, India’s absence from the pantheon of modern management theory is stark....
Hollow Growth: The Silent Cost of Prioritizing Performance Over Empathy
Industries refine skills, sharpen minds, and drive innovation, yet they often fail to cultivate the very essence of humanity—empathy, kindness,...
“Diversity & Inclusion: The Ideal vs. The Reality—Can We Bridge the Gap?”
"Diversity is not just an ideal—it’s a necessity for growth. Bridging the gap between comfort and inclusion requires conscious effort,...
The Common Sense Crisis: When Education Isn’t Enough
Common sense is a unique quality that can't be replaced by education or degrees. While formal education provides knowledge and...
