Monthly Archives: August 2012

An Officer and a Gentleman

Posted on August 25, 2012 by sword

Recent cases of mutinous behaviour by troops, including increasing incidences of assault on their own officers, have caused much comment in the media and within the circle of observers of military affairs. Much has been written about the possible causes. … Continue reading →

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Sadda Haq Aithe Rakh

Posted on August 9, 2012 by sword

My understanding of the way performance and rewards work is as follows. Performance deserves reward, commensurate to achievement and based on established norms. The organisation  enables performance through provision of resources and infrastructure, while the performer provides sweat and talent … Continue reading →

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Mediocrity Rules

Posted on August 7, 2012 by sword

Now we Indians have yet another dubious distinction. We can boast of the largest ever power blackout in human history. Ironically, this took place at the time when one of the greatest festivals of human endeavour, the Olympics are on … Continue reading →

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