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Key learnings from managing high-performing teams
Prior to the pandemic, I managed a team of 25 at the corporate level, with close to 50 team members on the ground in 8 countries with a dotted line to me. My corporate team members had an average tenure of nearly 8 years.This is what I discovered:Inspiration: They are inspired because they want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Our team's goal was to be the best E-Commerce/Digital operation in the hospitality industry across APAC.Expectations: They must be completely clear about their role, goals, and what I expect from them. If things change, they have a say in which direction they go.Safety net: They thrive when…
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My Digital Detox Journey-Part 1
Do you feel confined by your digital devices? Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through feeds and getting lost in one app after another? Are you unable to tell whether you are enriched by your phone or is it simply draining you? Is everything a blur, whether it be work or life? Maybe there is something for you in this post. Read on. (I know. I know. The irony of someone who has built his career around digital technology talking about digital detox is not lost on me!) This subject has been talked about and written about a lot. I'm not sure I have much to say about digital wellbeing.…
