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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. The cumulative impact of these forces demands a new mindset and competences for leaders to be able to stay relevant and make a positive difference to people and hence, business. that we used otherwise.

Leadership 70

Leadership Self-aware Supply Chain Human Capital 70

QAspire

AUGUST 26, 2010

The premise: Most project managers/team leaders get work done through team. I have also seen that a lot of people become managers because of their seniority in technical positions. Train existing managers as well. But we know that managing people is far more than just technical skills.

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Middle Management Training Management Project 139

QAspire

AUGUST 31, 2010

These are personal traits of a leader that have a direct impact on a team/organization’s performance. Impolite : Leaders, as they ascend in their positions, become more polite and humble. All the 9 points are too important but as from team’s perspective Leader must be attentive to team at least.

Directory 141

Directory Leadership Blog Project 141

QAspire

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. Team members will be constantly observing you. As a manager, you must maintain positive attitude.

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Review Books Directory Blog 84

QAspire

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

In an organizational context, subordination refers to a lower position in the hierarchy. The cause of building a great team. Alignment of each team member to goal/results leads to a flat structure where role of a leader is that of an enabler. A leader is placed at a higher rank and subordinates are at a lower rank.

Quality 84

Quality Blog Management Reference 84

QAspire

JULY 25, 2010

Does it have the power to bring about a positive change in the other person? Yes, leader connects people (with each other) and leaders connect with each member of the team. Connecting is more than just doing interesting communication. Many people can do that. The point is - does that content interest others?

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Review Books Content Directory 133

QAspire

JANUARY 26, 2010

I do a very interesting exercise with my team members and friends. Thoughtful mind bring more positive decision. But pre-requisites for executing well is to have a good idea and a thoughtful plan to execute it. Be it your project, your people, your career or your family – thinking before doing is crucial. I am glad you liked the post!

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Directory Project Blog Compliance 84

QAspire

JULY 29, 2010

Set expectations of your team on what “value” means to you and to the customer? Shared statistical reports with the top management. But did you: Think about “value” ( remember 102% ) you will deliver? Early in the project cycle? Glad you did that. But did you keep that in perspective constantly while executing? Have a wonderful Friday!

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Gantt Chart Project Budgeting Teamwork 130

QAspire

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Jay, the team member, approach Bob with a suggestion - “Sir, for this particular requirement of the project, I have a suggestion that can save us a few lines of code, time and may also improve the performance”, there was a spark on Jay’s face as he put forward the suggestion. This means, team could not have waited longer to put their ideas.

Creativity 84

Creativity Management Constraint Project 84

QAspire

DECEMBER 8, 2009

This rather harsh statement was spoken in front of all team members! I hear many stories (almost daily) of de-motivated people sadly (and angrily) explaining what their manager said or did that day to de-rail their positive energies. I like to focus on the positives first then on one item that can “make them better&#.

Cost 107

Cost Leadership Project Blog 107

QAspire

JULY 12, 2010

If you don’t, you can assign the role of improvement expert to any senior member in your team. Get the buy-in from teams and then train everyone. Lessons are only ‘learned’ when they find their way into the future projects as positive experiences. Unless we do that, repeating challenges will only wear you and your team out!

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Document Project Learning-by-Doing Maturity 149

QAspire

OCTOBER 27, 2010

2)hiring absolutely the best people you can possibly get on your team. 5) a culture of disciplined execution where people take the great ideas in the business and turn them into positive action in the business. 3) high levels of open, honest and transparent communication.

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Handbook Open-book Directory Blog 127