QAspire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Craftsman spirit is visible when someone engineers an experience, writes elegant code, builds a new business model, writes a piece that moves us, teaches in a way that changes people, sells in a way that creates win:win and connects in a meaningful way. Craft, in this day and age, is not just about traditional art as we know it.

Business Model 164

Business Model Engineering Technology Process 164

QAspire

MARCH 30, 2022

Consider this story from my own experience: Jay was bright software engineer who was stuck in maintaining a legacy product for over 5 years. Structures built for helping people grow end up suffocating them. That’s because aspiration for growth, unlike career paths (ladders), may not always be linear.

Sharpe 100

Sharpe Short-term Attrition Open-book 100

QAspire

DECEMBER 13, 2016

This is an area where what the leader says counts less than what the leader does in this social engineering. “Yes, leaders need to see themselves as architects, as space designers, creators, and implementors. It is therefore very silent, but the spaces will be very visible and the legacy will be enormous.” – Leandro Herrero.

Engineering 70

Engineering Quality System Process 70

QAspire

AUGUST 31, 2018

What we do or don’t do when we face conflict is the engine of storytelling. Stories give us the courage to act when we face confusing circumstances that require decisiveness. These circumstances are called CONFLICTS. Stories are at the heart of enabling change.

Storytelling 87

Storytelling Godin Media Engineering 87

QAspire

APRIL 15, 2012

His grades in diploma allowed him to get a lateral entry into Bachelor of Engineering course. In school days, when most students remain too busy (and often anxious) doing their assignments and tests, he assembled transistors and explored electronics. His father allowed him and he first took a diploma course in electronics.

Self-aware 173

Self-aware Leadership Career Engineering 173

QAspire

MARCH 25, 2014

If communication is defined as a meaningful exchange of information, thoughts and feelings between two living creatures, critical thinking is the engine that provides this meaning. - – - – -. Critical Thinking: The Soul of Effective Communication.

Leadership Development 185

Leadership Development Development Leadership Training 185

QAspire

MAY 18, 2015

3M’s William McKnight first instituted a policy known as 15% rule – that engineers can use 15% of their time on whatever projects or initiatives they like. Somebody responsible only to himself has the heaviest responsibility. 3M is a 100 years old company that thrives on innovation. Later, Google also had a similar policy.

Deming 70

Deming Innovation Leadership Policies 70