Author Archives: rl

Business Travel and Class Distinctions

Posted on April 22, 2009 by rl

Spending policies are being reconsidered by companies, including cutbacks on travel and perks for executives. Some of these cutbacks can create severe dissonance amongst the team. A good guiding principle is “frugality” (not stinginess). It is a time tested principle … Continue reading →

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Hullabaloo over everything – Part 1

Posted on March 12, 2009 by rl

While we write this (10th March 2009), the next weeks would possibly be marked by “newer concerns” about deflation. China has reported deflation the first time since 2002, there are whispers about India heading to it too, soon. Are these real … Continue reading →

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Will the Real Businesses, Please Stand up!

Posted on October 25, 2008 by rl

While the world continues to be at the edge, coming times shall be kinder to old fashioned, “middle-class” businesses. Good ol’ profit making companies would be back in favour, solid customer relationships would be indeed an asset and committed workforce … Continue reading →

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Scale on Sale

Posted on October 24, 2008 by rl

Nearly all of us talk about scale, scale and scale for not realising that scale is but a factor of excellence. Master musicians, chefs can NOT be scaled overnight, those ordinary mortals work hard, learning and mastering tricks the hard … Continue reading →

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“World on the Edge”

Posted on October 11, 2008 by rl

This is the cover page headline of the October 4th, 2008 issue of The Economist, showing a man looking down from the breaking edge of a cliff. A few days ago, with some friends the conversation drifted from the state of politics … Continue reading →

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