Archive for the ‘career in Nepal’ Category
Prabal Gurung: Inspiring personalities from Nepal
May 13th, 2010
“I would rather make a mistake than live with the regret that I never tried.” Prabal Gurung Prabal Gurung’s essence can be captured with the above quote as much today, while full stride in his New York fashion career, as back in time when he was a young boy in Nepal. His dreams started at … Read the rest of this entry »
Crisis Management Experts, newly acquired skill sets for Nepalis.
April 29th, 2009
come to think about it… for an software development firm like ours, this past 6 months been quite an experience. “survived a 16 hours a day without (grid) electricity, operating an IT firm “ “made it through getting drinking water supplies from taps that open for 1 hour every 4 days” “ “everything and everybody … Read the rest of this entry »
real estate booms in kathmandu
March 26th, 2009
In the last year or so, real estate in Kathmandu has skyrocketed. In some places by 100 to 200%. the speculation about its sustainability is a much asked question. And a certain banker reasons with me: “the real estate in Kathmandu valley is pretty much stable and will not collapse in the near future.” His … Read the rest of this entry »
in the age of the internet: remote work from home !
August 5th, 2008
We are thinking of implementing a remote workplace where people work from their own homes /places and come together only when needed. -few things to think about Voice over IP system ( every worker has to be linked with at least 256kbps connection) and their special phone (or computer) acts as a communication tool. The … Read the rest of this entry »
Top ten challenges with human resources in Nepal
July 20th, 2008
so here are lists of challenges in managing associates while running Digital Max Solutions, a Website development company and an online branding firm. 1) People take the job as a training first – execution of their responsibilities second(they are less inclined to feel responsible for their jobs). So tell them bluntly about this distinction when … Read the rest of this entry »
The thing about thinking big, staying small.
June 26th, 2008
When one wants to start a new venture (specially the youths in Nepal) , I recommend this : a) Do what you like to do. (seriously!). b) Stay small (as small as you can.) Reasons, managing people and the environment around us are one of the hardest thing to do. It drains our creative energies … Read the rest of this entry »
A formula for business success:
May 23rd, 2008
My hypothesis: Best Working Environment >>> Best Workers >>> Best Product (or Service) >>> Profit !!! I wish i could explain it better with more words/paragraphs.. but this explains it all for what i wanted to say. btw.. if you think i missed ” Best idea”, no i didn’t. Its good if you have a … Read the rest of this entry »
so you think you are special…
March 17th, 2008
so you think you are special?? here is a thought: On your next job application…., DON’T SEND RESUMES/BIO DATA WHILE APPLYING. Don’t. ((full stop there)) Instead: (As Seth godin writes and I wholly endorse it ) “How about three extraordinary letters of recommendation from people the employer knows or respects? Or a sophisticated project they … Read the rest of this entry »
Career driven or not?
September 21st, 2007
Young people that i interview (almost on a daily basis) seem have a problem in committing to their career. A lot of young Nepalis i have met, seem more preoccupied with their family and their family affects their decision to such an extent, that they seem more than happy “half time”, even if that meant … Read the rest of this entry »
