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5 Book Recommendations For Aspiring Managers

There is a huge difference between studying to be a manager and actually being a manager. And that difference can be scary. Some are born leaders and some need an extra push. Education such as an MBA strives to give you that extra push. But being a great manager moves beyond your formal education. It’s what you do extra that gives you an edge. An edge that makes you great instead of just good. Experience, in this case, can make all the difference. But that comes later. So what can you do to be better? To be the best? To be great? READ.

Nidhi Malkan01 Aug 2016

The Goods And Service Tax Impasse - By Anna Goyal, IMI Kolkata

The imbroglio over the Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill has seemingly become feeble after the Union Cabinet approved the amendments to the proposed bill and incorporated suggestions by the States and the Opposition Parties.

IMI KOLKATA28 Jul 2016

Negotiation Skills That Donald Trump Needs To Learn - Strategy With RS

Donald Trump is just one step away from presidency. One skill that he promises to bring to Oval Office is his legendary negotiation skill.

Rajesh Srivastava28 Jul 2016

4 Reasons Why Blue-Sky Thinking Will Power You To Spectacular Results

In a world that is highly competitive, where people are looking for breakthrough solutions that could provide instant results, the power of Blue-Sky thinking cannot be emphasized enough!

Srinivasan R27 Jul 2016

How Dollar Shave Club Made A Giant Tremble In Its Boots - Strategy With RS

Michael Dubin, created a video - that made fun of pain & money spent on shaving and posted it on YouTube. It went viral and that laid the foundation for the Dollar Shave Club, which 4 years later is being acquired by Unilever for $1 billion.

Rajesh Srivastava27 Jul 2016

Cloud Of Uncertainty - Impact Of Brexit On The Banking Industry - Vikram From IMT Ghaziabad

"I’m not uncertain." This frequently used statement on Wall Street is used by traders to indicate a sure shot profitable bet on a financial asset trade. They never say “I’m certain” as that would indicate zero risk – and there is no such thing as a riskless investment. Even instruments backed by governments can result in a loss, as seen by the negative yields on sovereign bonds.

Vikram Ojha27 Jul 2016

Tugging At Your Purse Strings

Recently, a friend recounted an experience he had. On a recent visit to Tamil Nadu, their travelling group was mulcted by policemen for carrying liquor in their car. I am not sure if it is illegal to carry a sealed bottle of liquor in one’s vehicle for one’s private consumption.

NITIE Mumbai (Since 1963)27 Jul 2016

Penny Wise - Strategy With RS

Opportunities most often come disguised as problems. Many of us are so caught up staring at the problem that we allow ‘opportunities’ to slip away.

Rajesh Srivastava22 Jul 2016