QAspire

JANUARY 26, 2010

Doing stuff, executing is extremely important because all progress depends on how well we execute the ideas. But pre-requisites for executing well is to have a good idea and a thoughtful plan to execute it. Their minds are programmed to do stuff. To always be in “act” mode.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The intent, intensity and diligence with which they execute that piece of work, and how well they are equipped to execute largely determines quality of the outcomes. A system comprising of interconnected processes that act as a tool people use to execute their work. Between members of the teams. Between different departments.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Ability to execute that knowledge does. But to execute that knowledge well requires one to have implicit skills mentioned above.(You .: Expertise doesn’t always go up with experience. Another realization is that more knowledge does not always mean more expertise.

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QAspire

AUGUST 17, 2010

Discipline : Execution demands discipline to do right things consistently. Next most important steps are “Planning&# and “Execution&#. Clarity also demands a clear visibility in process, setting up right rituals, monitoring practices and responsibilities of the project team. Clarity means openness in communication.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

When we start important projects/initiatives, we create plans and strategies for execution. It also comes out that the amount of preparation, practice and thinking that goes in when developing your product/service is inversely proportional to the pain you will undergo when delivering. Our chances of failure just multiply.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

QAspire Blog was recently featured on Community of Program and Project Managers (PPM Community). Check out the feature. Thanks to Amit Agarwal (India’s first Professional Blogger at award winning Digital Inspiration blog) for listing QAspire Blog in Directory of Top Indian Blogs under ‘HR/Management/Business’ category.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

It is entirely possible that clients may see management consultants as their valuable partners if they: Focus on execution. In my view, each consulting assignment is an opportunity to build a relationship, to bring about a big/positive difference into client’s business and more importantly to bring out their own best.

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QAspire

JULY 1, 2010

My next post was an actionable list of 15 items with focus on execution. Execution is where the rubber meets the road. In survival mindset, leaders do more harm than they help. My next post underlined the fact that thinking abundance is the key to great leadership. I then reviewed Seth Godin’s amazing book “Linchpin&#.

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QAspire

JULY 29, 2010

But did you keep that in perspective constantly while executing? Early in the project cycle? Set expectations of your team on what “value” means to you and to the customer? Glad you did that. Critically evaluate “earned value” for the stakeholders? Track value delivered, when you tracked through the Gantt Chart?

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Identify what needs to be done to address these pains and then execute the improvement actions. In a silent moment, sit with a pen and paper. Think about “Top 3” pain areas in your team/organization. Ask “Why they are a pain?” Track the progress and improve further. Sure, it is a hard work first time.

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Tips Directory Quality Blog 147

QAspire

JANUARY 5, 2016

The average lifespan of an S&P 500 company has gone down from 67 years in 1937 to 18 years in 2011. When leaders ride the wave of changes, they have to involve people in the change process, prioritize what’s important and execute changes in smaller iterations. that we used otherwise.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Isolating end users and not involving them during project execution. Not saying “No” when required. Underestimating people issues thinking that everybody on the project team is equally good at everything. Not learning from your past mistakes. Ignoring the basic discipline involved in following the processes.

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QAspire

JUNE 29, 2010

Rush for results hinders the enjoyment of process execution on the way of attaining those results. Career Related , Self Growth | Tanmay June 30, 2010 6 Comments By Jay Chhaya, June 30, 2010 @ 8:58 am Very important point raised here by Tanmay and a very serious one as well.

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QAspire

AUGUST 1, 2010

Jason Seiden at “Fail Spectacularly” blog has hosted the latest Carnival of Leadership Development featuring my post “ 5 Ways to Build Trust&# Lessons from a Conversation) ” along with a host of other GREAT posts on leadership and executive development. Check it out – some great ideas waiting to be explored!

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QAspire

JANUARY 24, 2010

He was a marketing executive with a large pharmaceutical company when he decided to pursue his calling and start a fitness center. One day, in a very casual moment, I asked the instructor, “Isn’t this too much to loose only a few kilos?” “ You get almost nothing without going through some kind of pain, unless you win a lottery.”,

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Directory Blog Pharmaceuticals Quality 84

QAspire

JANUARY 17, 2010

You can think about leadership, but that won’t help until you practice it to execute and deliver. At the end of all this, the book emphasizes the most important fact - “Leadership is about RESULTS”. Leadership is an applied-science. Reading this book cover to cover took me 30 minutes, but story of Marcus and Izzy still occupies my mind space.

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

A Few More Gems Rajesh Setty is known for executing innovative concepts that educate, add value and inspire. This will focus your mind on what you have, and you’ll soon realize you are not alone.” – TimSanders ( @sanderssays on Twitter) Download it now and share the invaluable wisdom from some of the best brains!

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QAspire

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I have been teaching a class on strategic thinking at the Wharton school of business at the University of Pennsylvania for the past several years and I always ask the attendees of my program (typically about 100 senior executives) what the single biggest hurdle is that stands in the way of organizational success.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

My post : "Quality of Planning = Quality of Execution: 7 lessons" featured in Management Improvement Carnival #115 along with host of other great posts on Quality, Process Improvement and Leadership.Thanks to Glyn Lumley (The HR Maverick) for the inclusion.

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QAspire

JULY 18, 2010

In my experience, people forget the success of projects/initiatives on a long run, but they always remember the fun they had while executing the work. Success happens when the team members feel that they belong to a team, actively participate and work towards team’s success. People cherish relationships they build while working.

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