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AUGUST 26, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Training Middle Managers On People Management Basics Here is a simple idea: Whenever you have a new manager (project manager/departmental leader) joining in your organization, put him/her through a simple training program on how to manage people. Humility is the most important leadership trait.

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OCTOBER 17, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Experience and Expertise – A Few Thoughts When a kid learns how to play music, he develops “ability” to play music. Know how – i can do the task 3. He knows the basics. He is able to play the music according to notes. He can play the songs exactly as the notes tell him to play.

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AUGUST 15, 2010

We work in teams and knowing how to get along well with others is extremely crucial. So how do you get along well with others and establish required comfort? Here are 10 broad pointers that may help. Reiterate Objectives: They need to be communicated often to stay focused as a team. Don’t Kill It!

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AUGUST 24, 2010

I believe that most people want to do a great job, but they don’t know how to do it. 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 ! Don’t Kill It!

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JANUARY 3, 2010

Instant MBA will do that with some very practical advice on how to inculcate MBA thinking and emotional intelligence to advance your career. Here are a few more FREE resources (PDF Downloads) from Nicholas Bate’s kitty - “ How to be BRILLIANT ” – 50 short ideas for personal excellence. I’ll add it to the list. Great Indeed!

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

know how to ‘give’ generously (and unconditionally). That is the kind of worship that connects us to the Almighty. In my view, the “real worship”, the one that deeply connects us to our own selves , is to: first be ‘human’ in everything we do. fully express ourselves through our work, and change the world for better. Don’t Kill It!

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AUGUST 8, 2010

.” - - - - - 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. Bonus: Read my post (How to) Have a Great Monday! – Check it out if you haven’t already ! Don’t Kill It!

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AUGUST 20, 2010

How to Discuss an Employee Performance Problem - by Dan McCarthy Dan reminds us, “Knowing how to sit down with an employee and have an effective conversation about a performance problem is one of the hardest things for any manager to do, new or experienced, and should never be taken for granted.&# AGREE THAT WITH YOURSELF.&#

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Live The Life You Want and Change the World ” – very apt because the book tells you how to do that using a combination of powerful personal stories, anecdotes and some solid advice on success and living a remarkable life. When you find something that keeps you up at night with good ideas, start thinking seriously about how to do more of it.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Customer’s loyalty and further, advocacy only comes when you know how to deliver the basics right. Once you have these basics right, your efforts and investment on delighting your customers through various innovative and inclusive programs will yield the right returns. Right cherry on the right kind of cake is a delightful combo!

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NOVEMBER 15, 2009

and (How to) Have a Great Monday! Robin’s Blog Seth s Blog Steve Yastrow’s blog - new article Talking Story with Say Leadership Coaching TerryStarbucker.com The Tom Peters Weblog Utpal Writes QAspire Blog: Practical Insights on Quality, Management, Leadership and Improvement is powered by WordPress WordPress Themes

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Change can be a great learning experience if we know when and how to align ourselves (and our mindsets). (because a lot of progress depends on that) It is always more fun to change ourselves (internally driven) than to be forced to change by external triggers. You should know what "not do to" when implementing change. Don’t Kill It!

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JULY 20, 2010

Thanks for the advice on how to get it! August Leadership Carnival Other Links to this Post 5 Maneras de Crear Confianza « Fabián Couto Blog | www.fabiancouto.com.ar — July 27, 2010 @ 7:28 pm Leadership Carnival – Fail Style — Fail Spectacularly! (SM) working girl´s last blog. Don’t Kill It!

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JANUARY 21, 2010

From a management and leadership standpoint, broad-level checklists can be helpful. A quick tip: Add a small paragraph at the top of the checklist that explains why and how to use it. Potentially, also provide a verbal explanation if the tool is part of a larger initiative that also shows how to use it in context of the job.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

When people don’t follow a process, it only means that either they don’t know how to use the process or the defined process simply doesn’t work for them. Do people have knowledge of how to perform the process? Well Invested Time in December 2010 By Tanmay , January 6, 2011 @ 1:45 pm @Ivana - Thanks Ivana, for sharing your perspective.

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JULY 12, 2010

Challenges help us grow – only when we face new challenges each time and learn how to tackle the ‘old monsters’. Unless we do that, repeating challenges will only wear you and your team out! Lessons then, are not learned , but just documented. Not fun – I am sure you’ll agree! Don’t Kill It! Working and Walking – Where Are You Going?

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MARCH 1, 2015

Arthur Rock, one of Apple’s board members, said, “The best thing ever to happen to Steve is when we fired him, told him to get lost” (Isaacson 2011). We learn how to walk only after we stumble a few times. Leadership Self Growth Business entrepreneurship Failure Management' Your thoughts?

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JULY 6, 2010

4th & 5th points are about what and how to implement the process, As a technical person we don’t want to follow this burden but if process should be people instead that can be followed by any one willingly. Change is the only constant, and hence it is important for us to know how to manage it, and what “not&# to do there.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010

It could be playing a guitar, learning salsa, hitting the gym, writing a blog, reading novels, learning how to cook, starting a social initiative and so on. Best, Tanmay Other Links to this Post QAspire Blog - Quality, Management, Leadership & Life! I know a doctor who is passionate about music. Check it out. Don’t Kill It!

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DECEMBER 29, 2010

The prime focus of this carnival is people development – and I have the honor of reviewing three amazing HR and leadership development bloggers – all of whom I have learned something significant from in this year - and list some of their best posts in 2010. Looking forward to more conversations/collaboration in 2011!

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