I am fond of meaningful quotes and read this one a few days back – “Half of our problems can be solved by bridging the gap between what we know and what we do.” My experience suggests that excellent execution of simple ideas will yield better results than great ideas executed poorly. Similarly, having good […]
If you are a manager or leader, you are very likely to have followers whom we commonly refer to as ‘subordinates.’ In an organizational context, subordination refers to a lower position in the hierarchy. A leader is placed at a higher rank and subordinates are at a lower rank. That is the common perception, and […]
Being a good manager (self-management and team management) is essential ingredient of success in today’s business environment. Looking at all the bad examples of poor management around, we all know what good management is not. This week, I read a book titled Lead Well and Prosper: 15 Successful Strategies for Becoming a Good Manager by […]
Cozy environment and excellent facilities in your cabin/cubicle can make you feel super-comfortable. It is a physical comfort zone that we create around ourselves. Our desk becomes a place where discussions happen. Where papers are pushed. If you are someone who ‘does things’, sticking to your desk all the day long is still fine because […]
I learned one of the most important life lessons from my gym instructor a few years ago. I had then joined the gym with an objective of shedding a few kilos. We would start our routine with some basic warm-up exercises and as the time passed, the rigor of our work-outs became more extensive. When […]
Many organizations today are plagued by so-called leaders who don’t carry a leadership mindset. Their title may read “Project Leader” and they may be managing a few people, but that does not make them real leaders. We all know that leadership is a mindset, a way of thinking and attitude. It has little to do […]
I know I have been silent since long, thanks to hectic travel last week. I was in Helsinki (Finland) again in the past week where I met a few customers. What a learning experience it has been! When you are in a meeting with customer, you have an opportunity to: Add value to them (so much so […]
Writing a book (at least one in my lifetime) was my dream and I am glad to announce that my dream is finally coming true with my first book titled “#QUALITYtweet – 140 bite-sized ideas to deliver quality in every project”. This book is a compilation of 140 ideas on quality management. Each idea is […]
If you are managing a project, you have a great opportunity to consciously practice leadership. Project Management is a great leadership opportunity because project: has a vision and goals that realise that vision (VISION) is a great opportunity to make a big difference in client’s business (VALUE) involves working with people and swinging them in meaningful action […]
