QAspire

JULY 1, 2010

For any effort where you have goals, time line, constraints, dependencies, risks and need of resources to be managed - you have a project on your hand. Know your goals (Vision) : Lets say you want to pursue a certification in your field. Now, that’s a goal - a project for you. Name it as “Project Certification&#.

Project 149

Project Learning-by-Doing Constraint Planning 149

QAspire

JANUARY 16, 2011

Leaders frame complex strategies, use heavy weight terminologies to describe their plans, set up complex processes and use a lot of jargons when communicating for a change. When leaders are absolutely clear of their vision, goals and the means to attain those, they can simplify things a great deal.

Leadership 160

Leadership Directory Blog Quality 160

QAspire

JUNE 29, 2010

Sure, goals are important and attaining them is even more important. My point is – if we constantly keep our goal in perspective (and get overwhelmed by it), we become less efficient. Whenever Sachin is asked about his plans for next World Cup, he always says that my aim and focus is on my next game. You get the point.

Quality 137

Quality Blog Management Process 137

QAspire

JULY 29, 2010

A Gentle Reminder : It is easy to have a hard-nosed focus on scope, time and budgets (and they are important too) but when you don’t think/plan/understand how the project/initiatives adds value to your customer’s business (or what is customer’s definition of value), you fail to create a positive impact. Have a wonderful Friday!

Gantt Chart 130

Gantt Chart Project Budgeting Teamwork 130

QAspire

AUGUST 3, 2010

Whether manufacturing or knowledge industry, primary goal of business is to generate value. However, planning for and managing these invisibles makes all the difference in an organization’s performance – more so in service and knowledge oriented world.

Deming 158

Deming Quality Blog Directory 158

QAspire

JANUARY 8, 2010

Quantitative: My goal is to have 500+ LinkedIn connections by end of February. I went back to my action plans and further tweaked the goals. I am so glad to know that the post helped you tweak your action plans and goals. But when you choose to go by numbers alone, the tradeoff can be huge.

Compliance 84

Compliance Quality Metrics Blog 84