Author Archives: Ashish

Effective Performance Reviews at Culturro

How Culturro Developed Effective Performance Reviews – A Lookback

How Culturro Developed Effective Performance Reviews – A Lookback Performance management – is often a dreaded phrase, and not without valid reasons to back that fear. We often conflate performance reviews with appraisals because that is how the world shaped … Read More

Does your team know what you want? Here’s how to ensure it. - risely newsletter

Does your team know what you want? Here’s how to ensure it.

Does your team know what you want? Here’s how to ensure it. This week, let’s dive into something we’ve all encountered: those plans that never quite take off and ideas that seem to circle endlessly in meetings without any action. … Read More

How about roleplaying a confrontation with a team member? - risely newsletter

How about roleplaying a confrontation with a team member?

How about roleplaying a confrontation with a team member? Today, let’s dive into the world of managerial #challenges. 🌟 You know, one of the most demanding aspects of being an effective manager, in my opinion, is #confrontation. 😬 It’s like … Read More

Strategies for Success: The Science of Workplace Happiness - risely newsletter

Strategies for Success: The Science of Workplace Happiness

Strategies for Success: The Science of Workplace Happiness Today, let’s dive deep into something that profoundly affects your team: their happiness. Is your team happy? You might think it’s a straightforward question, but the ripple effects of team happiness are … Read More

Conflict Chronicles: Real-Life Stories of Managers Who Triumphed Over Turbulent Times - risely newsletter

Conflict Chronicles: Real-Life Stories of Managers Who Triumphed Over Turbulent Times

Conflict Chronicles: Real-Life Stories of Managers Who Triumphed Over Turbulent Times Ever wonder why experts harp on conflict management skills? After all, we can all get into a spat and find our way out, right? Conflicts are not strange to … Read More

Friday Huddles and More: Strategies for Team Unity and Performance - risely newsletter

Friday Huddles and More: Strategies for Team Unity and Performance

Friday Huddles and More: Strategies for Team Unity and Performance It is a #Friday. How are you planning to wrap up the week with your team? With a sprinkle of fun activities and some good old chit-chat with your team? … Read More

Unveiling Your Managerial Legacy: Going Beyond the Numbers - risely newsletter

Unveiling Your Managerial Legacy: Going Beyond the Numbers

Unveiling Your Managerial Legacy: Going Beyond the Numbers It often happens that we feel down. After all, it’s another draining week ending just like the previous one. But, have you ever paused to consider your efforts’ profound impact, extending far … Read More

Small Tweaks, Big Wins: Real Stories of Subtle Transformations - risely newsletter

Small Tweaks, Big Wins: Real Stories of Subtle Transformations

Small Tweaks, Big Wins: Real Stories of Subtle Transformations So, guess what? India celebrated its 77th Independence Day this Tuesday – and you know what that means? Yep, it was one of those lazy, laid-back, long weekends. The perfect chance … Read More

Beyond the Cup: Lessons in Leadership from Starbucks - risely newsletter

Beyond the Cup: Lessons in Leadership from Starbucks

Beyond the Cup: Lessons in Leadership from Starbucks Amid the bustling symphony of our workspaces, an unassuming yet ever-present figure quietly asserts its presence – the humble cup of coffee ☕. This everyday elixir, steeped not only in history but … Read More

Connecting with Your Team: Unleash the Power of Emotional Intelligence

Connecting with Your Team: Unleash the Power of Emotional Intelligence It’s that time of the year again. Appraisal cycles are just around the corner, and you know what that means – managers gearing up to lead their teams through the … Read More

Unlocking the True Potential of Job Interviews: A Fresh Perspective - risely newsletter

Unlocking the True Potential of Job Interviews: A Fresh Perspective

Unlocking the True Potential of Job Interviews: A Fresh Perspective If you’ve ever been involved in hashtag#hiring, you know how typical interview questions often elicit predictable responses. But fear not! There’s a master approach that can break free from that … Read More

Self-Management for Managers: The Path to Exemplary Leadership

Self-Management for Managers: The Path to Exemplary Leadership If you’re a manager, it’s understandable that you’d want your teams to be effective and self-sufficient. Those teams can manage their time, achieve goals, and handle issues like pros. But while those … Read More

Stop letting ineffective one-on-one meetings harm your team

Stop letting ineffective one-on-one meetings harm your team I was conducting a Manager Effectiveness Master Class session today, and one participant asked me, “How can we gauge the mood of our team members? Or make them comfortable to speak their … Read More

I don’t know how my team is feeling

I don’t know how my team is feeling Keeping a tab on employees’ feelings is essential for managers everywhere. Yet, #managers often struggle with maintaining high levels of employee engagement. While many mantras float around that will supposedly amp up employee engagement … Read More

Constructive feedback: Important things you wouldn’t want to miss

Constructive feedback: Important things you wouldn’t want to miss If you are a manager or a leader, you have surely heard of constructive feedback. And further, you might have struggled to provide regular feedback to your team too. Today, let … Read More