Blazing a Trail in Infrastructure Management Education in India

National economic development is pivoted on the availability of good infrastructure. As path-breaking concepts, frameworks and methodologies are being evolved, at the national, state and local levels, especially in the critical facets of infrastructure management such as financing, contracting and regulation, an Infrastructure Manager today needs to have a variety of skills. The immediate requirement of the Indian economy is, therefore, a pool of holistically trained domain-ready infrastructure managers. The comprehensive Post-Graduate Diploma in Infrastructure Management (PGDIM) Programme offered by Karnataka's prestigious Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), through the School of Management for Infrastructure and Development Strategies - India (MINDS), at Bangalore, is a timely response to this crying need and the first-ever initiative of its kind. From this academic year, the PGDIM is being offered in an innovative format whereby a student will receive the PGDIM on successfully completing the first year and also an MBA Degree in Infrastructure Management, after the second year.

A Lesson in Frugality - Saving Through Conference Calling

Imagine having to close a 4.5 million-dollar deal without having to travel. In fact, not only is there no need for you to travel, all the transaction would cost you is a measly $200. Sounds too good to be true? It probably would be too good to be true, if not for conference calling.

Sabotage Your Own Business?

This article suggests a novel approach for spotting risks to your business.

Conferences to Change Attitudes

Conference planning and meeting planning article bring outs how a thriving conference can change human attitudes.

Getting Fired - Facing the Facts - and a Possible Solution

Your boss called you in and said you are difficult to get along with and are causing problems not only for him but for other people in the office. He says you resist direction and don't take criticism well. And he says you're too critical of everybody else. But you really think he's exaggerating. You think the people around you are more of a problem than you are, but on the other hand, your wife or girlfriend says the same thing about you that your boss does. What do you do?

Effective Problem Solving

As a manager and leader, problem solving is a core part of your role. So what are the key steps in effective problem solving?

Time Management Is About Managing Self

Time management is not much about managing time but managing oneself. It is up to the individual how effectively and efficiently he or she manages and uses the time. Plan your time well, and then you will have ample time to do your activities.

The Most Common Client Objections and How to Deal With Them

If your prospects have objections, it means they are considering hiring you or purchasing your product. If they weren't interested, they wouldn't waste their time inquiring -- especially in today's world where they can be on your website one second and on someone else's the next.

Implementing Total Productive Management (TPM)

Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productive Management (TPM) can be effective management tools when applied correctly; however, when implemented haphazardly, they can be counterproductive. This article briefly discusses some areas of concern you should address prior to implementing TPM.

Backpacking - How To Lighten Your Gear

How to minimize the weight of your backpack when hiking.

Make Room for New Ideas - Encouraging Creativity in the Workplace

Creativity is the basis for innovative products and services. How can managers build practical creative thinking skills in the workplace? By following some radical, simple and yet very powerful steps you are ready to 'Make Room for New Ideas'.

The Rules and Ambiguity of Most-Management

I call 'most-management' the 2nd and 1st lieutenants of management. Often promoted from within, they receive no real training. This article looks at their quandary - It examines the agreements they work under.

Communication for Most-Management

There is a class of management... equivalent to 2nd lieutenants. I call this class of management 'most-management'. This article looks at the kinds of communication that exist in a job and how these are handled or not handled by most-managers.

Hospitality Management Career - 10 Ways to be a Bad Hospitality Boss

With the low margins in the hospitality industry, you need every edge you can get. You've probably seen many articles on how to spot the bad employees. But what about warning signs that your own performance is lagging? Here's a list of mistakes to avoid which will help you get the most out of your employees and your hospitality business, be it restaurant, banquet, hotel, or casino.

Your Road To Relaxation - Ten Business Continuity Benefits

Business continuity planning goes beyond dealing with disasters. It is an integral approach to your business that can reap unexpected rewards.