Even with such an indecisive statement by a world-renowned military leader, there is enough evidence to suggest that leadership and managerial performance do contain natural as well as learned skills.

?When an Indian is appointed to head the world’s most widely used tech company, it makes those of us who count a common Asian heritage, ask ourselves if there are lessons to be learnt from his rise to the top. And as always, there are insights

With the general election just days away, all contesting parties have pledged new job opportunities; the United National Party’s (UNP) election manifesto pledges 1 million new jobs in 5 years, the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) t

Every organisation has its own unique culture. It is difficult to say that one culture is better than another. What can be said is whether the culture is appropriate for the needs and circumstances of the organisation...

Today, there is a strong chorus of call for authentic leadership. Growing level of cynicism that many people have expressed regarding leaders around the globe, who seem to pad their own pockets at the expense of their people and the organisations the

We are in the midst of a political transformation. The trajectory of our political and economic development is being changed.

No industry will move forward without its competent employees.

?I have been closely following the various statements made by the politicians from the government and the opposition regarding the possibility of forming a national government after the August 2015 General Election.

Uditha Liyanage (1954-2015) passed away after a brief illness on August 10, 2015. During the last six months he kept away from official duties and public events and finally succumbed to his illness.

One cannot escape getting caught up in the election fever and the flurry of activities which have engulfed our little island these days. 

Numerous psychologists, business scholars, consultants and executives use the insightful and sensitive term, ‘heart’, to collectively describe the underlying emotional qualities by which a manager leads. 

The Prime Minister addressing the Sri Lanka Economic Summit organised by the Ceylon Chamber under the theme ‘Towards exports of US $ 50 billion’ said US $ 50 billion is an achievable target, provided there is a systematic approach to

From the fifth century BC, when the Greeks coined the term d?mokratía, meaning ‘rule of the people’, ...

We all know the terms – one who loves alcohol is an alcoholic, one who loves chocolates is a chocoholic and one who loves shopping is a shopaholic.

Sri Lanka annually imports 2 MMT of crude oil, 4 MMT of refined petroleum products and 2.25 MMT of coal. This costs approximately US$ 5 billion and covers 44 percent of the energy requirements.

Over the past decade or more the Sri Lankan economy has become less and less open to the world than it has ever been. Exports to gross domestic product (GDP) has nearly halved; the share of trade in overall growth has fallen;

When someone makes you feel comfortable and at home, that person, providing a warm, friendly environment is being hospitable.

Decision-making is a daily activity which every human being has to face. People take right or wrong decisions based ...

Two hugely popular local entertainers prompted me to write this article by the example they set with their courage

With the day of election coming in a few weeks’ time, we read various long term promises in the formal manifestos...

?The Nobel laureate economist, Sir Arthur Lewis argued that developing countries should orient more of their trade toward one another and move in the direction of economic integration. 

?There has been much debate about launching a pension scheme for those who do not get a government pension or do not currently have a provident fund account. 

?A former CEO of General Electric, USA, gave his managers a golden advice: Your people must see you in action. Remain highly visible to them. 

?A true servant leader is a guardian of the organisation’s resources and serves stakeholders while staying focused on achieving organisational goals in line with the organisational values.

Note to all of us – whether we like it or not, men are still in the driving seat when it comes to leadership.

The UN General Assembly adopted the following definition of child poverty,

The proliferation of collaboration is changing the way we define a modern enterprise.  

With the increasing market competition, business organisations need more and more experienced employees...

The current political situation in the country is in flux and has created a sense of uncertainty within the public.

Following is the speech delivered by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayaka,