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JULY 6, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Change Management Essentials - 5 Things To Avoid Most organizational/team improvement initiatives we undertake involve change - from current state of affairs to desired state. Enforcement only results in dispassionate compliance. Change is hard and painful and necessary for growth/survival.

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DECEMBER 29, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer People Focus - 2010 Management Improvement Carnival Samba Carnival at Helsinki 2009 - Photo by Tanmay Vora Some of my most significant learning in quality and continuous improvement have come from John Hunter’s Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog. John Hunter´s last blog.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Thoughts on Effective Management Consulting Consulting is a trust game. It is entirely possible that clients may see management consultants as their valuable partners if they: Focus on execution. Core expectation from any consultant is that they deliver results. Don’t Kill It!

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JANUARY 5, 2011

Standards enforce compliance and sometimes, leaders falls in a trap of linking the level of compliance with performance of individuals. In my book “ #QUALITYtweet – 140 bite-sized ideas to deliver quality in every project ”, I wrote: If you don’t treat your process as a tool to generate quality, process has a tendency to drive you.

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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

I visited an interactive session with one of the greatest Indian actors Anupam Kher at Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) as a part of “Face to Face with Achievers of Excellence” program. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL I write this because over the weekend, I experienced some of these. Don’t Kill It!

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JULY 4, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Final Part: 7 Things Managers & Leaders Should Never Do I wrote earlier about “ 11 Things Project Managers & Leaders Should Never Do ” and then continued the chain of thoughts with another post titled “ 7 (More) Things Project Managers & Leaders Should Never Do.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

I have read both his books, “ The High Performance Entrepreneur ” and “ Go, Kiss the World ” with great interest. Thanks, Jay Chhaya By Jagat , December 22, 2010 @ 12:46 pm Hi Sir, I have read this book. book Regards, Jagat Jagat´s last blog. His other book, “The High Performance Entrepreneur&# is a must read too.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

with the only outcomes being failed initiatives and splintered management teams. Managing Outside Vendors : Remember that consultants work for you, and that the decisions should be made by you and not the vendor. Good consultants build consensus and unify management focus, they do not splinter opinion.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer #QUALITYtweet – Book Release My first book #QUALITYtweet – 140 bite-sized ideas to deliver quality in every project , released on 11-Nov-09 is now available on Amazon ( Paperback and Kindle Versions). My book writing journey has been fascinating so far, and YOU can be a part of it.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer 15 Key Lessons On Managing Change Change, they say, is the only constant. We may not be ‘change management experts’, but having a set of thumb rules always helps when dealing with change (because at some point, we have to face/manage/lead a change). Hope that clarifies.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

I have a three year old daughter and often tell her a story rather than read a book. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Critical Question : How can you leverage the power of storytelling to enrich your conversations , build great relationships, truly connect with people and make a difference? Don’t Kill It!

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AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Thanks Sir for sharing this Master Piece… Regards, Jay Chhaya By Tanmay , June 30, 2010 @ 10:11 am @Jay - Thanks for sharing the example of Sachin Tendulkar - whose conduct is a case study for lot of management and leadership folks. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Don’t Kill It!

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Book Review: Lead Well and Prosper by Nick McCormick Being a good manager (self-management and team management) is essential ingredient of success in today’s business environment. This book is a very handy tool for young managers and aspiring leaders to lead well and prosper.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Regards, Jay Chhaya Other Links to this Post RSS feed for comments on this post. Don’t Kill It! Working and Walking – Where Are You Going?

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JANUARY 17, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Book Review: The Leadership Test by Timothy R. " Most of these would answer that they want to be a team lead, manage people and projects. Here are a few very important excerpts from the book on spectrum of leadership - “Leadership is a business of influence, but what kind of influence?

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Top 10 Project Management Mistakes You Should Avoid I was recently studying the anatomy of failed/troubled projects and following came out as a learning. Not managing expectations of all stakeholders of the project (including your organization and in client’s organization).

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Tags: Round Up Round Ups | admin August 3, 2010 1 Comment Other Links to this Post Project & Time Management» Blog Archive » Rassegna stampa Project Management del 4 agosto 2010 — August 4, 2010 @ 5:24 pm RSS feed for comments on this post.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

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

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JULY 22, 2010

not aligning middle managers with vision at the top? poor communications and expectations management? loosing great ideas because of a “compliance” culture? effective and right management can go a long way. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL long unnecessary meetings and deadlocked debates?

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FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Quick Thought on Leadership and Subordination to a Cause If you are a manager or leader, you are very likely to have followers whom we commonly refer to as ‘subordinates.’ with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Don’t Kill It!

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Senior management and business leaders play a similar role in an organization. That was a very useful advice, not only for senior management, but also for professionals. Sometimes, a kid acts up, doesn’t obey and creates difficult situations. A mother is still patient and tries to counsel the kid in different ways. Don’t Kill It!

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Seven Key Thoughts About Managing Human Resources Here are SEVEN most prominent thoughts that stuck me this week about managing “human” resources. A Round Up of My Writing in February 2010 Other Links to this Post QAspire Blog - Quality, Management, Leadership & Life!

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DECEMBER 19, 2010

with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL 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! Very truely mentioned that a leader should always be focused on driving the problem to desired end. Don’t Kill It!

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JANUARY 16, 2011

with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Hence, Rosabeth Moss Kanter , a professor at Harvard Business School believes, “ The next big trend is simple: to simplify. ” Other Links to this Post RSS feed for comments on this post. Don’t Kill It! Working and Walking – Where Are You Going?

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

John Hunter is a passionate improvement expert who shares some profound lessons on management, leadership, lean and Deming. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Ivana Sendecka is a remarkable individual who is working really hard shipping inspiration and making a difference. Don’t Kill It!

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Thanks for sharing a wonderful thought. Other Links to this Post RSS feed for comments on this post. Don’t Kill It! Working and Walking – Where Are You Going?

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AUGUST 12, 2010

I am fortunate to a part of a wonderful leadership/management community who so generously share their ideas, insights and knowledge. Lisa Haneberg (who also wrote an advance praise in my book #QUALITYtweet ) thinks that PASSION at workplace can be fostered by addressing some of the key elements of our work. What are they?

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

Here is a simple and practical process to focus on less but most important improvement areas: Identify: Maintain a running log of all improvement ideas and suggestions received from customers, internal team members and senior management. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL RSS feed for comments on this post.

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AUGUST 8, 2010

Striking balance between managing these invisible aspects, managing by visible numbers and focusing on people seems to be the optimal route to manage the business. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL As I mentioned in my earlier post - “With visible figures alone, a business is run. Don’t Kill It!

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JANUARY 21, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Lessons in Using Checklists for Managing Processes Most quality management theories and modern management practices rely heavily on checklists as an important tool to get things right the first time. In this context, I read a review Dr. Gawande’s book written by Dr. Philip K.

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JANUARY 2, 2011

with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL Cheers, Tanmay Other Links to this Post RSS feed for comments on this post. Don’t Kill It! Working and Walking – Where Are You Going?

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

It is a privilege to interview John on his book. Business is complex and this book is a great attempt to simplify it through ideas and how they can be turned into action. - - - - - [Tanmay Vora] John, it is a pleasure interviewing you. Tanmay Vora] What does the book broadly cover?

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OCTOBER 24, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Establishing Forums to Build a Quality Oriented Culture Total Quality Management (TQM) says that quality is everybody’s job. Train your middle managers on quality to build a right leadership ecosystem. Deliver induction trainings to all new joinees and constantly train them thereafter.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Seth Godin, in his book ‘Linchpin’ says, Shipping is the collision between your work and the outside world. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL A writer has to constantly review/revise the piece before it goes out. Musicians have to rehearse and practice before they perform. Check it out if you haven’t already !

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OCTOBER 31, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Thoughts on Project Leadership and Choices I love project management as a subject not only because it gets so much work done, but also because project management manifests how people operate. But we also know that managing projects and leading initiatives isn’t always easy.

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