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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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JANUARY 30, 2023

In the spirit of lifelong learning, subscribe to get latest articles, sketchnotes and curated information several times a month. Subscribe We believe that the best way to thrive and learn in a complex world is to learn collectively and share generously. The post Attributes of a Powerful Question first appeared on QAspire.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Overload of information being pushed at us, contrasting theories about almost everything, our own unconscious biases , ego and fear hamper our ability to look clearly through the fog. Developing clarity in thinking is becoming even more important in a world that is constantly trying to distract you.

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JANUARY 29, 2013

Simply staying on top of information: Yes, you definitely need to know what is happening in your team. However, when you excessively consume information given to you without acting on it, you fall in a trap. When team members provide you information on issues, risks and concerns, they need to be acted upon.

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APRIL 13, 2014

They don’t hoard information but share openly. In a collaborative team, the sharing of information is seamless. Collaborative leaders know that people working on the tasks are as important stakeholders as the customers.

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JULY 3, 2016

The article underlines the importance of visual learning, role of sleep and sleep deprivation in consolidating our learning and interleaving new information for better learning. I recently came across an interesting article on Crew Blog by Belle Beth Cooper titled “ 6 important things you should know about how your brain learns ”.

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MARCH 10, 2020

Imagine what happens to others when you meet them at a party and only bombard them with information about you! Remember, its a two-way conversation. Conversations are the currency of being social. Empathy and listening is vital to converse with others in a context where insights and ideas flow both ways.

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APRIL 18, 2023

Subscribe Subscribe and join thousands of other aspirers who receive latest articles, sketchnotes and curated information on leadership, learning and change several times a month. We share in the spirit of collective learning and generosity. The post How to be an Essentialist? first appeared on QAspire Consulting.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

I would personally prefer a more nuanced conversation around the topic rather than cursory information on many related topics. So, the book is good for beginners who are exposed to these topics for the first time.

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OCTOBER 15, 2019

Great information shared in an excellent visual notes Tanmay. Keep it going.

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AUGUST 30, 2015

With the rise of digital content, we now needed different kind of librarians who could help us walk through this maze of information and find what we need, not just deal with only physical books. The ability to distinguish between the “noise” and the message in the ever-growing sea of information.

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APRIL 26, 2017

These influencers have played a significant role in informing and educating people on the recent trends of Human Resources on the digital medium. The report says, So, we shortlisted 200 influencers and took into consideration multiple social platforms to find out the Top 20 influencers of the year.

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OCTOBER 26, 2015

One of the crucial leadership skills for today and future is ability to learn constantly from various high quality sources, synthesizing information and collaborating with a community to get a better grasp of the constantly changing reality. Leaders also need this vital knowledge to scan the horizon and trends to make better decisions.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In the world of information overload, brevity is a gift. Long winded and unfocused conversations in meetings is a waste that costs us our focus and productivity. Being brief when communicating is a sign of respect for the other person’s time.

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MARCH 6, 2013

In case of my 7 year old daughter, all significant behavioral and habit changes have been a result of “face time” – time spent one to one to inspire, inform and involve her. Face time can be used to inspire others or simply inform them. It can be used to gather intelligence or to take decisions.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

It is vital to filter information that best suits your context. The best way to deal with information overload is to filter relentlessly.”. “Being social means you listen first and care about what others have to say.”. Generosity is the currency on social media.”. “It Please listen to the podcast here OR using the audio control below.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

Our corporate conditioning as well as constant onslaught of information disables us in this regard. And once I acknowledge how I feel (or want to feel), I act on that feeling to create the desired outcomes for myself and people I work with.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Listening to people and understanding them through formal and informal interactions go a long way to building trust and helping people grow meaningfully. Promotions Are So Yesterday – A New Book by Julie Winkle Giulioni Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

Our corporate conditioning as well as constant onslaught of information disables us in this regard. And once I acknowledge how I feel (or want to feel), I act on that feeling to create the desired outcomes for myself and people I work with.

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JUNE 3, 2015

It completely transformed how we communicate, consume information and sell. Technology and sociology are two different disciplines. But when technology transcended the boundary and met sociology (or the other way around) – social media was born. If you are playing a guitar, you are dealing with two disciplines.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

A top down, hierarchical organization where information is filtered through the chain of command is especially ill-equipped to thrive in ambiguity. This article provides a very detailed view on the mindset change within organizations to survive, thrive and grow in a digital world. Ambiguity and Emergence – Sahana Chattopadhyay.

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JANUARY 16, 2019

Getting information, sharing your work and connecting with others is just a click away. In this world, what you know is not as important as what you do with it and how you apply your knowledge to solve real world problems. We are living in the golden age of self-directed learning. We have a world of possibilities now open to us.

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AUGUST 15, 2016

Apart from these, daily stand up meetings, team huddles and informal peer to peer communication play a vital role in how a team learns – and more importantly, puts their learning in practice. In this 2011 post , I recommended three rituals for constant alignment and learning – kickoffs, reviews and retrospectives.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

In a noisy world of information, slow media is nuanced way of learning. I enjoy slow media – really good podcasts that I listen to while commuting, where two individuals have an insightful and layered conversation on a topic. No pithy quotes, no formulas, no shortcuts to wisdom. Insights just flow and you pick what resonates with you most.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As others to give you information you need to succeed. Be prepared for inevitability – Be neither overwhelmed nor surprised by misfortune, we shall respond as we have prepared to do, with calm acceptance and serenity. Don’t TALK your way to success, ASK your way through it. Ask others to do what you want them to do to help you succeed.

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OCTOBER 22, 2017

Watson and Crick’s discovery of DNA was not achieved by simply plowing away at the lab, but by incorporating discoveries in biology, chemistry and x-ray diffraction to inform their model building. Great innovation almost never occurs within one field of expertise, but is almost invariably the product of synthesis across domains.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Social media is at the center of how people connect, consume information, drive conversations, initiate movements and promote brands. Social media has become mainstream and an integral part of business strategy. At a time when everyone seems to be on social media, the challenge for those who wish to make a difference is to generate influence.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

A learning organization is not possible without learning individuals and individuals learn the most with each other in a network and and through their work in an culture that promotes informal learning.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2012

One of my significant lessons in communication is: when communicating, you should not only strive to understand the logical and informational aspects of what is being said, but also emotional content behind them. In fact, the more time we spend in fully understanding our approaches, the lesser time it takes in executing it.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Rajesh Setty recently released a very informative and interesting eBook titled “ BLOGTASTIC: growing and making difference through blogging ”. Blogging is a great tool to build a personal brand, develop your unique voice and generate influence. But how do we approach it? - – - – -.

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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. - – - – -. Creativity is about bringing that idea to life (execution). - – - – -. Critical Thinking: The Soul of Effective Communication.

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DECEMBER 4, 2012

There are formal ways to keep track of status but the simplest of them is to have a continuous feedback loop within the team by formal/informal meetings, stand-ups and retrospectives. What is pending and how much time do we have? But doing it regularly is again common sense.

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JANUARY 23, 2015

There is so much information out there and effective curation helps people find the most useful stuff. Select your tools carefully. I use Twitter to share short bursts of insights and lessons which then expand in form of blog posts. Curate ideas around what you care for.

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

I have seen this kind of structural changes happen in organizations with less focus on 3 main things: 1) Work Flow structure 2) Information Flow Structure 3) Processes These are things which at no stage could be overlooked for any scale of organization. Thanks for sharing this informative post Tanmay.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

First, some background information. Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Innovation, Quality & Entrepreneurship at Akshaya Patra Akshaya Patra Foundation in India is a shining example of how social entrepreneurship combined with power of innovation can make a HUGE difference. million children across India on all school days.

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MAY 7, 2017

Alignment and Clarity : In an information intensive world, real empowerment to people is all about seamless communication across different clusters of organizational network. Reducing organizational layers, building small teams and empowering them to self-organize go a long way in engaging talent on a longer run.

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JANUARY 8, 2012

As Osho rightly says in the book, “To bring intelligence into activity, you don’t need more information, you need more meditation. Creative person is the one who lives in the moment, understands the context and looks at possibilities. You need to become less mind and more heart.”. Creativity is an inner game.

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