Not everyone is born a leader. Leadership is a skill that can be learned and improved upon. Here are some simple tips to be a great leader.

Skill 1, Empathy

The number one leadership skill is empathy. Be genuine, connect with your team and yet stand tall. It makes you command respect and makes you approachable too.

Learn to handle failure

Failures are stepping stones to success. How you handle failures and setbacks defines you as a leader. Be responsible, and hold employees accountable as needed – with grace.

Taking Initiative

Don’t be complacent. Step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself to improve. Do it with ease and elegance and you will see you have people following you.

Be proactive.

Good leaders can foresee potential problems. They can also develop ways to prevent problems from happening.

Constant learning

Be open to challenging yourself. Tell yourself that it is okay to delegate work and you need not do everything yourself. The key to being a successful leader is to let your team grow. Do not micromanage

For most professionals, the office is one of those places where they spend most of their time. Here is a look at the key factors to keep in mind when you search for office space.

Location
Client convenience plays a major role when you decide on your office space. Keep in mind that it has to be easily accessible. A reputed location like a technology park provides you with ample infrastructure.

The financials
For most business owners, the overhead cost is a very significant factor. Do the math, find your ideal fit.

Community networking
Be it a startup or a big firm, networking is the growth path. It is important to be in the midst of a community of like-minded people to achieve growth.

Local amenities
From retaining talent to ease of access and conveniences, there are a lot of factors that work in favor of a technology park. You are just moving into a facility that has the best of comforts and conveniences.

While lockdowns and life has changed drastically in the post-Covid 19 phase. Technopark, Cyberpark and Infopark offer you spaces that will fit your bill. contact us.

At the turn of the century, the young and ambitious made a beeline to the neighbouring cities of Bangalore, Delhi, or Hyderabad with dreams of making it big in the IT world. However, 20 years down the lane, the scenario has changed. Kerala now has a very vibrant Startup Ecosystem.

What works in its favour

1) A large talent pool of qualified professionals.
2) A world-class infrastructure and modern technology.
3) Easy Access to the rest of the world.
4) The pro-enterprise policies of the state government and the setting up of the Kerala Startup Mission.

The high rate of e-literacy in the state is yet another factor that boosts the startup ecosystem in Kerala. The Startups in Kerala are developing solutions and dabbling futuristic technologies like never before.

The future goals

The state government along with the Kerala Startup Mission, is aiming at a four-fold increase in the number of startups in the state. The plan is to take it to 15,000 startups in the next five years.

The environment is ripe for a big boom in the sector. And we at Technopark, Infopark and Cyberpark have spaces and incubators for the Startups.

SOURCE: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/four-fold-rise-in-number-of-startups-planned-cm/article36533069.ece/amp/