INNOVATIVE LEARNER

The faster you accept it, the faster you start running and the sooner you will reach your destination -- your next role, recommend experts. Will I lose my job anytime soon? Do I need to be worried? This is possibly a question that haunts us. Or if we are the lucky ones, then maybe a close friend or a family member who isn't that lucky. The uncertainty is all around us. My experience of interacting with innumerable professionals, who would have faced this situation some time in their life, has helped me learn and gain some insights that can only alleviate the pain and grind that one faces during this critical juncture. I am attempting to put across some logical yet simple steps to make it easy to recollect for all professionals. Whether you have already lost your job or you're worried you may lose it anytime soon, remember the M5 rule. 1. Mindset I am sure, you may have observed how some people -- irrespective of the demographic, social, financial factors -...

We'd asked you, dear readers, to tell us how you're coping with work during the lockdown. Here, experts tells us how he stays motivated to work from home. During the lockdown, people who are not used to working from home are struggling to keep the spirits high. This may be affecting their performance and productivity at work. Here are some tips I follow to stay motivated every day. 1. Do not break your routine Working from home does not mean you can wake up late because you are not traveling or getting ready every day. Follow the schedule you follow on a regular office day -- get up on time, be ready, have food and finish your other activities on time. Do not break your normal routine. 2. The place of work The place/corner where you work is very important. Try to keep it simple and similar to an office with less leisure facilities. Have a proper table and chair where you can work.  3. Don't work in the bedroom/living room Bedrooms are not...

A 'we' leader recognises the efforts of their team members and does not back out from giving due credit, whether in the form of compliments or rewards, for good initiatives and ideas. Transforming into a ‘we’ leader requires self-introspection and a change in your tactics. What makes for a great leader? It’s all about learning the difference between ‘I’ and ‘We’. There are bosses or CEOs, who use their position to further their own vision and goals. While there is nothing wrong with that, it is important to make the switch from ‘I’ to ‘We’ to ensure exponential growth, that not only takes your goals into account but also helps people around you grow and achieve their full potential. So what can you do to go from an ‘I’ leader to a ‘we’ leader? Here are five qualities you can inculcate in your management tactics to become a successful ‘we’ leader- 1. A ‘we’ leader focuses on the growth and development of the people around them. Such leaders wh...

It’s necessary to set goals for assignments, discuss current topics, stay up to date with readings and what’s happening around in order to have a clear understanding of the subject. Since the Corona outbreak, commuting to schools and colleges has become a challenge. The unprecedented time has resulted in schools to shut down across the globe. Globally, over 1.2 billion children are out of the classroom, in their homes right now. Most educational institutes have accelerated the adoption of digital technology or online learning. Online learning has become the new normal and has widely been accepted by both students and working professionals.  Online material has resulted in students retaining 25 to 60% more material as compared to only 8 to 10% in a classroom. You can learn at your own pace by re-reading, skipping, going back, and accelerating through concepts.  Formative assessments have become so much easier with tools that make this fun and engagin...