Leadership — intellect or wisdom?
Intelligence matters for leadership. Its presence is seen as a guarantee for good leadership to prevail. The premise of this thought relies on the hair splitting of intelligence into social, practical…
The AI debate
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly considered as the most transformative human invention. According to Kai-Fu Lee, a Taiwanese AI expert and author of ‘AI Superpowers’, AI rivals the impact of…
What actually constitutes leadership?
Authentic leadership. Inclusive leadership. Transformational leadership. These are the modern day leadership approaches that are being discussed, adapted and being tipped as the need of the hour. Leadership has always…
Equity in class
NAME-CALLING, jokes targeted towards particular ethnicities, demeaning struggling kids by calling them ‘slow learners’ are all examples of rampant micro aggressions that are regarded as harmless jokes. Our education system…
Education & EQ
EMOTIONAL intelligence, or emotional quotient, is as significant as intelligence quotient. EQ, based on social intelligence, is the capacity to comprehend, utilise and regulate one’s emotions in constructive ways to…
Power is knowledge?
KNOWLEDGE empowers individuals, but societal and educational power structures shape what knowledge is accessible and valued. A complex relationship exists between power and knowledge, encompassing curriculum design, assessment, and teaching.…
When parents become bullies
“Do not be your child’s first bully”. I read this somewhere long ago and thought what a lame statement this is. But it stuck in my mind and kept me…
Innovation in academia
Pakistan’s academic landscape is at a critical turning point that demands an immediate and comprehensive review. It is clear to me, both as an observer and a participant in this…
What’s your 2024 career plan?
If you feel stagnated in your work position, it is high time you learnt new skills. As we usher in 2024, you should set learning resolutions that will see you…
Mental health: universal human right
Every year, on October 10, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme declares mental health as a basic human right. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes this by…
