The art of criticizing

The problem with criticism is that it is almost always targeted towards the person and not on the idea. Today, I will explain how to criticize positively. First, acknowledge that the person at fault has not done it intentionally and make it clear to him/her. Tell him/her that you know that if he/she had known […]

Recession, Transparency and Social Computing

As banks and other major institutions are getting bailed out by the government, one thing that stands out is the need for transparency/accountability. Obama administration is trying to do its part by initiatives such as recovery.gov to provide greater transparency in government.   When it comes to businesses, the major challenge of policy makers (and leaders) is […]