The Hindu Business Line : Monday, August 22, 2005

Listening is not a passive activity
KAY Lindahl provides `a guide to enrich your relationships' in Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening, from Corpus Collosum (www.corpuscollosum.com). "Most of us spend about 45 per cent of our waking hours listening, yet we ... More

FOR THE ASKING

Bonus issue versus stock split
At first flush, they may appear to be the same especially in the eyes of a person not well-versed in finance. But there are fundamental and visceral differences. When a bonus issue is made, the company's share capital is increased with a ... More

MANAGE MENTOR

Committed people are the fifth dimension
A FEW days ago, `gardening columnist' Larry Quick wrote in The Birmingham News about the largest solar power installation in California switched on last week by FedEx Corp. "The system covers nearly 81,000 square feet of rooftop area and ... More

SWATI CA

Can the market mania wean your staff from work?
STORY so far: Mumbai floods didn't spare my company's office, and I visit my colleagues there, more out of camaraderie than for any fire-fighting. Much to my relief, I find that the records and data are safe, owing to prudent preventive ... More

RACY CASES

He who moves first, moves fastest
SERVICE SAM, the legendary professor, was teaching Strategy. "The early bird catches the worm," he said in his trademark style that peppered lectures with quotes, jokes and examples. He was explaining "First mover advantage." Battery (he wore ... More

Analyse, my dear Watson!
"GRANDPA, how is your search for a vacation home in Florida going on?" seven-month-old Crick asked of his scientist-grandfather, Dr Watson. Dr Watson proudly looked at the super-baby he had produced ... More