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A Round Up of My Writing in July 2010

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer A Round Up of My Writing in July 2010 July 2010 – another spectacular month came to an end, and I didn’t notice that in frenzy of things going around. In case you missed reading any of my posts in July, here is a quick round up of all my writing in June 2010.

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A Round Up of My Writing in August 2010

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer A Round Up of My Writing in August 2010 August 2010 came to an end, and once again, I didn’t quite notice it in frenzy of everything going around. In case you missed reading any of my posts, here is a quick round up of all my writing in August 2010. Have a GREAT weekend!

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A Round Up of My Writing in June 2010

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JULY 1, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer A Round Up of My Writing in June 2010 June 2010 - a brilliant month as far as blogging is concerned. So, I look forward to July 2010. In case you missed reading any of my posts, here is a quick round up of all my writing in June 2010. That was satisfying.

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A Round Up of My Writing in January 2010

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JANUARY 31, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer A Round Up of My Writing in January 2010 January 2010 was a productive blogging month. In case you were busy all the month and could not catch up with this blog, here is a round-up of my writing activities in January 2010. I wrote earlier about “ toxic leadership ”.

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A Round Up of My Writing in February 2010

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer A Round Up of My Writing in February 2010 February was an amazing month for me personally – lot of new exploration, new experiences (good and bad, bad left me with some good lessons) and new ideas. Have a rocking start into March 2010! Till then – Good Bye! Phil Gerbyshak´s last blog.

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APRIL 9, 2010

Are you likely to adopt a new software application that is poorly designed? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. While this position may seem a bit harsh, it is nonetheless true. In today’s blog post I’ll examine why design matters. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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On Delivering

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NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer On Delivering In software world, delivering is generally associated with painful process of testing, rework, defect fixing, perfecting, packaging and then shipping. Software has to be perfected before shipping. Here’s what I have realized: All deliveries have associated pain.

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10 Pointers to Build Comfort Within The Team

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AUGUST 15, 2010

By Saket Bansal , August 16, 2010 @ 10:08 am good pointers… i am bit unclear about “Ask open ended questions&# … Is this required to know the person only? Become a Generalizing Specialist or T-Shaped By Tanmay , August 16, 2010 @ 10:25 am @Anand - Thanks Anand, glad you liked the pointers and the acronym.

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DECEMBER 19, 2010

Stay tuned for more posts and round-ups coming up in the last two weeks of December, as we prepare to say Good Bye to 2010! - - - - - Have a GREAT start into the week!

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Tags: deliverable , people management , project management , Quality Leadership , Managing People , Managing Projects , Quality | Tanmay August 25, 2010 No Comments No comments yet.

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JANUARY 3, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Nicholas Bate’s Book ‘Instant MBA’ and Other Great Resources for 2010 Nicholas Bate is a prolific thinker, blogger and author. 2010 promises to be exciting and there is no better time than now to read such brilliant resources and go from good to great!

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“Value” and “Waste” – Watch Them Constantly

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JANUARY 20, 2011

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Gandhi, Leadership And A Fews Lessons On Simplicity

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JANUARY 16, 2011

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Don't Give Up On Problems: A Lesson on Persistence

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Life Lesson on Endurance What I learned from my daughter about “Persistence” Tags: Leadership , Persistence Leadership , Managing People , Managing Projects , Process Improvement , Self Growth | Tanmay September 13, 2010 No Comments No comments yet. RSS feed for comments on this post.

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Quality? Excellence? What?

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JANUARY 12, 2011

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Thursday Thought: The “Real” Worship

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

Regards, Jay Chhaya By Nikunj, December 2, 2010 @ 5:53 pm Truely. Tags: connecting with our own self , real worship , self development Random Musings , Self Growth | Tanmay December 2, 2010 3 Comments By Jagat , December 2, 2010 @ 1:44 pm Just 2 Words, Mind Blowing. Sir, Thank you very much for providing such nice stuff.

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A Worthy Goal for 2011 and Beyond

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JANUARY 2, 2011

Cheers, Tanmay By Tanmay , January 6, 2011 @ 1:55 pm @Jay - Thanks for all your support/comments in 2010. Cheers, Tanmay By Tanmay , January 6, 2011 @ 1:48 pm @Ajay - Thanks for that note and wish you an excellent 2011! Here’s to a fantastic 2011! Cheers, Tanmay Other Links to this Post RSS feed for comments on this post.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

By Maulik Shah , August 23, 2010 @ 12:36 pm Nicely observed and nicely presented by you.I By Maulik Shah , August 23, 2010 @ 12:36 pm Nicely observed and nicely presented by you.I Thanks By Tanmay , August 30, 2010 @ 7:02 am @Maulik - Thanks! really true way of action of making change, with quality.

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In Praise of Golden Shower Tree

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Photo by Tanmay Vora at Indroda Nature Park, Gandhinagar, 2010. Regards, Jay Chhaya By Hemal, September 20, 2010 @ 10:42 am Yes Tanmay, I am certainly listening. By Joe@Leadership blog , September 21, 2010 @ 11:14 pm Fantastic looking plant, not one we have in the UK unfortunately it would seem. Have a great week ahead!

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Quality of Planning = Quality of Execution: 7 Lessons

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010

In software development world, inaccurate estimates are a major cause of project failures.) In my view, Agile is not just a software development methodology, agility is also a mindset. The 5 Proven Paths to Failure By Tanmay , November 8, 2010 @ 11:36 am @Neill - Scope creep is a huge killer and I cannot agree more with that.

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Experience and Expertise – A Few Thoughts

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OCTOBER 17, 2010

Along with experience, gaining expertise is always benifitial as it adds value addition to work and organizations By Conor Neill , October 18, 2010 @ 12:05 pm I recall from an academic paper that I read last year a taxonomy of levels of knowledge which I have tried to recreate here 5 levels of knowledge 1. Consistency matters! .

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Photo: Flower at Esplanade Park, Helsinki, taken during my Finland visit in May 2009 Tags: God , Hard work , Opportunity , Random Muse , Work Career Related , Leadership , Random Musings | Tanmay February 19, 2010 6 Comments By shahmaulikn, February 19, 2010 @ 8:18 am Wow.Simply Great. I am so glad you liked it.

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JULY 22, 2010

By Anil Kumar, July 23, 2010 @ 8:48 am Awesome!!! By Megha Mehta, July 23, 2010 @ 9:11 am Simply Great!! By Tanmay , July 23, 2010 @ 9:52 am @Ajay - Thanks for bringing that very important point. Best, Tanmay By Tanmay , July 23, 2010 @ 9:54 am @Anil - Thanks Anil, glad that the post led to some introspection.

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Improvement, Change and Strength of Belief In Outcomes

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

By Tanmay , November 18, 2010 @ 7:23 am @Ketan - Thanks so much Ketan, am glad that you liked it. Best, Tanmay By Jay Chhaya, November 18, 2010 @ 12:18 pm Nice topic for today’s post! I hope you are doing well there. Yes - no pain, no gain theory applies here. The point is that most people know this theory.

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Metrics: Are They Mapped With Your Business Objectives?

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AUGUST 8, 2010

Tags: Business , Business Performance , improvement , Metrics , Performance , Quality Improvement & Development , Leadership , Process Improvement , Quality | Tanmay August 9, 2010 No Comments No comments yet.

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5 Key Lessons From Learning Organizations

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JANUARY 9, 2011

. - - - - - Acknowledgements: The Rainmaker ‘Fab Five’ Blog Picks of the Week - 2010 Rewind Edition includes my posts. Check out some fantastic blogs at Curious Cat Annual Management Improvement Carnival 2010 hosted by John Hunter. - - - - - Have a great start into the week! Thanks Chris!

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7 Steps For Customer Centric Process Improvement

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

Leadership , Process Improvement , Quality | Tanmay October 11, 2010 No Comments No comments yet. . - - - - - Note: My book ‘ #QUALITYtweet – 140 bite-sized ideas to deliver quality in every project ’ explores the people, process and leadership aspects to build a constantly improving organization culture. Check it out if you haven’t already

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AUGUST 10, 2010

. - - - - - Stay tuned to QAspire Blog: Subscribe via RSS , Connect via Facebook or Follow us on Twitter Tags: customer delight , Customer Relationships , Excellence , project management , Quality Leadership , Managing Projects , Quality | Tanmay August 11, 2010 7 Comments By Anil Kumar, August 11, 2010 @ 8:59 am Fantastic post!!

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AUGUST 1, 2010

Video Question Of the Week 30 By Vamsi , August 2, 2010 @ 8:40 am Thank you for sharing the lessons! Passing Thought By Jay Chhaya, August 2, 2010 @ 8:54 am Great, Superb, Excellent!! By Liz Tucker , August 2, 2010 @ 8:33 pm I think this is incredibly invaluable advice. I liked the most: be your own enemy. Regards, Ishan.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

. - - - - - Stay tuned to QAspire Blog: Subscribe via RSS or Email, Connect via Facebook or Follow us on Twitter Consulting , Leadership | Tanmay September 15, 2010 1 Comment By Maulik Shah , September 15, 2010 @ 8:30 am Very truly and motivated mainly for those who has such experience in their business. Even it applies to human.

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Teaching, Improvement and Change: A Few Parallels

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NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Tags: improvement , Process Improvement , Processes , project management , Quality Managing Projects , Process Improvement , Quality | Tanmay November 29, 2010 1 Comment By Jay Chhaya, December 1, 2010 @ 12:16 pm Masterpiece co-relation between teaching and process improvement aspects.

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JULY 4, 2010

Managing Communication , Managing People , Managing Projects , Process Improvement , Self Growth | Tanmay July 5, 2010 4 Comments By Tanveer Naseer , July 5, 2010 @ 7:12 pm Another great list of points, Tanmay. Best, Tanmay By ajay, July 6, 2010 @ 5:45 pm finally I got time to read this. Thanks again!

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In Review: The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

I am glad I did, because this book instantly made it to my favorite books in 2010 which also includes Seth Godin’s Linchpin. By Tanmay , September 27, 2010 @ 8:35 am @Chris - My pleasure Chris. So when I heard about his new book “ The Art of Non-Conformity ”, I could not wait to order it. The book is sub-titled “ Set Your Own Rules.

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Thoughts on Project Leadership and Choices

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OCTOBER 31, 2010

Regards, Jay Chhaya By Tanmay , November 1, 2010 @ 12:44 pm @Jay - Thanks for summarizing what you liked in the post. Best, Tanmay By callezee , November 2, 2010 @ 10:34 am Good post. Are you the right example for your team to follow? Have a Great Monday! 2) Need to ask ourself - Are you the right example for your team to follow?

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AUGUST 26, 2010

By Tanmay , August 30, 2010 @ 7:01 am @Anand - I agree. You have clearly defines very useful and must follow points for new manager. Thanks again for sharing the nice post. Humility is the most important leadership trait. It takes more strength to accept what you don’t know. Thanks for adding that.

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OCTOBER 24, 2010

Tags: Culture Building , improvement , Quality Improvement & Development , Process Improvement , Quality | Tanmay October 25, 2010 No Comments No comments yet.

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Friday High-Five: Posts I Loved Reading Last Week

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AUGUST 12, 2010

Photo Courtesy: Holtsman’s Flickr Stream Tags: Passion , Seth Godin Improvement & Development , Managing Communication , Managing People , Random Musings | Tanmay August 13, 2010 No Comments No comments yet. RSS feed for comments on this post.

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Great Leadership: Beware of These Nine I's

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AUGUST 31, 2010

Regards, Jay Chhaya By Megha Mehta, September 1, 2010 @ 11:27 am you have mentioned each and every topic in this post. Megha By Parallel Project Management Training , September 1, 2010 @ 8:55 pm Sad to say that I know some leaders who fulfill all these requirements. Very InformatIve and to the poInt. Enjoy the DrizzlIng day!!

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AUGUST 17, 2010

By Tanmay , August 18, 2010 @ 7:57 am @Anand - Thanks for the comment. Do, what you know Best, Tanmay By Jay Chhaya, August 19, 2010 @ 8:11 am Determination is the name of the game. That is where processes and FTR approach can really help. Next most important steps are “Planning&# and “Execution&#.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Photo Courtesy: DJHuber’s Flickr Photo stream Tags: comfort zone , getting things done , Leadership Improvement & Development , Leadership , Managing People , Process Improvement , Self Growth | Tanmay February 3, 2010 4 Comments By shahmaulikn, February 3, 2010 @ 9:06 am Truly Motivated and learning. I am glad you liked the ideas.

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JULY 25, 2010

Maxwell Books/Reviews , Improvement & Development , Managing Communication , Managing People , Self Growth | Tanmay July 26, 2010 6 Comments By Jay Chhaya, July 26, 2010 @ 8:21 am Very nice topic brought to scene. Regards, Jay Chhaya By Anil Kumar, July 26, 2010 @ 8:49 am Very interesting content. Many people can do that.

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

Regards, Jay Chhaya By Tanmay , October 14, 2010 @ 12:54 pm @Jay - Thanks for the comment. Best, Tanmay By Glyn Lumley , October 14, 2010 @ 1:51 pm An excellent post, Tanmay. Best, Tanmay By Vamsi , October 15, 2010 @ 2:41 pm Excellent point! A very important topic brought forward. Re-orgs are costly. Vamsi´s last blog.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Megha By Conor Neill , August 6, 2010 @ 12:34 pm Storytelling is a skill - it can be developed with practice. On holidays in Portugal By Tanmay , August 6, 2010 @ 1:01 pm @Conor - It is - and all great speakers I have seen have been master storytellers. Best, Tanmay By Tanmay , August 6, 2010 @ 1:21 pm @Megha - Thanks!

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Thanks, Jay Chhaya By Jagat , December 22, 2010 @ 12:46 pm Hi Sir, I have read this book. Email from the boss By Donna , December 22, 2010 @ 10:39 pm There are so much opinions and sayings about leadership but in every way lets look at the situations to know what to apply. One of My Fav. book Regards, Jagat Jagat´s last blog.

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Leadership and Maintaining a Positive Outlook

Managing Results by Defining “Deliverables” Early On

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“Value” and “Waste” – Watch Them Constantly

Gandhi, Leadership And A Fews Lessons On Simplicity

Don't Give Up On Problems: A Lesson on Persistence

Quality? Excellence? What?

Thursday Thought: The “Real” Worship

A Worthy Goal for 2011 and Beyond

Innovation, Quality & Entrepreneurship at Akshaya Patra

In Praise of Golden Shower Tree

Quality of Planning = Quality of Execution: 7 Lessons

Experience and Expertise – A Few Thoughts

The focus is on YOU

Hidden Costs 25

Improvement, Change and Strength of Belief In Outcomes

Metrics: Are They Mapped With Your Business Objectives?

5 Key Lessons From Learning Organizations

7 Steps For Customer Centric Process Improvement

QAspire Blog: Practical Insights on Quality, Management.

QAspire Blog: Practical Insights on Quality, Management.

Thoughts on Effective Management Consulting

Teaching, Improvement and Change: A Few Parallels

Final Part: 7 Things Managers & Leaders Should Never Do

In Review: The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau

Thoughts on Project Leadership and Choices

Training Middle Managers On People Management Basics

Establishing Forums to Build a Quality Oriented Culture

Friday High-Five: Posts I Loved Reading Last Week

Great Leadership: Beware of These Nine I's

The Pursuit of Getting It “First Time Right” (FTR)

3 High-Value Tips for Leaders to Break Out of Comfort Zone

Book Review: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect

The Quest of Better Outcomes: Hierarchy Versus Process

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