March, 2023

The Royal-Thomian

Only a handful of Sri Lankan companies have been in existence for over 100 years. However, for 144 consecutive years (through two world wars and many local show stoppers), the Royal-Thomian has been played. On the verge of the 144th  encounter, we reflect on what organisations can learn from the Royal-Thomian. 

March, 2023

Board of Directors: Reasons for Existence

February, 2023

White Collar Crime

The excessive focus on KPIs tends to mask management productivity, which is rarely measured. Consequently, managers have mastered the art of:

February, 2023

Incredible India – So Sri Lanka!

January, 2023

The Cuppa needs a storm!

January, 2023

New Year: So what?

December, 2022

Be imperfect!

December, 2022

What drives leaders?

The ‘feel good’ of being recognisedSincerely wanting to accomplish something worthwhilePerks and privileges – the legitimate ones‘Hunger’ for power, inflated egosAbility to abuse power – for personal gainsLogical career progression – in the ‘day job’Nepotism i.e. family pressure to take over the ‘business’ Which ‘caps’ fit you?

November, 2022

Chambers of Commerce: Old Boys Club or New World Order?

November, 2022

Consumer Unions