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OVERCOME SETBACKS – LEARN TO WIN

Hard work..Determination.. New strategy PV Sindhu achieved her dream of becoming a world champion in Badminton after missing out often in the finals. What did she do differently to become the first Indian World Champion? She remained determined in her pursuit of gold.. never gave up on her dream to be champ. How often do…

DONT LEAVE BEFORE YOU LEAVE

It is good to think ahead and have a sensible career plan. Or is it? As a third-year engineering student, a friend accepted a job with a rather sedate company, even though she had another offer that included a chance to study abroad. When I asked her why she chose the first, she said, “This…

IF YOU CAN’T COUNT IT, YOU CAN’T MANAGE IT – THE REASON FOR KPIs

Knowing the importance of setting performance Peter Drucker the guru of management-gurus said, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure”. Simple words but profound truth. How did so many Japanese companies, with modest beginnings become so successful? Systematic measurement of every parameter at every step of the design, manufacture and delivery process. How did Gates…

SHOW YOU ARE READY TO BE PROMOTED

Give yourself a leg up You know you are ready for promotion. Do the decision Makers know? Have you shown them you are ready? Here are four simple actions, to do just that. Connect to big priorities: What are your organization’s big priorities? How do you connect and contribute to that? What are your outputs…

THE POWER OF THE SHEATHED SWORD

Use Authority Judiciously You manage an important project, region, product-line or department for your organization. You are responsible for results. Your organization has given you the authority to allocate resources, deploy work, demand results, reward and recognize. They have also given you the power to confront and discipline, your team members, suppliers, and channel partners…

BUILD A WINNING TEAM, BUILD ON THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS

Be Sensitive to the Uniqueness of Every Member You are a highly regarded young manager, in a fast-growing company. You were recently promoted up to a decision-making role. Your team is an exciting mix of youngsters and old experienced hands. You hold regular team meetings and huddles, create a sense of shared goals to ensure…

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