Month: May 2012
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What makes you to Excel in Adversity!
After World War 2, economic and living conditions in Germany and Japan were in shambles. People and some leaders of these 2 countries excelled in the face of extreme challenges and achieved what is labeled as mystical and miraculous recovery. That catapulted both countries to be among top 5 economic power houses of world then.…
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Nothing can be as rewarding as Managing Conflicts!
You are getting late to leave home for an urgent appointment and get a call from your close friend in distress. Your team member has a serious difference of opinion with you on how to solve some problems in a project in hands. Due to eroding bottom line, company management has declared lower than expected…
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Beauty beneath Managing Conflicts
Managing conflicts external to you Have a Heart, not hammer to manage. If a conflict shows up, do not shoot it down or resist; but accept. Use restrain and not reaction. Analyze and understand genesis of conflicts, with no biases and prejudices. Work to extinguish emotions behind conflict. Open line of communication with all, listen…
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What can bring you in Limelight?
Let me quote real life example of Peter M. (name changed), who started his engineering career 23 years back with a multinational company. He was ambitious, technically sound, sincere and diligent. His qualities saw him growing well in the organization for first 12 years. He was happy the way he was and with his accomplishments.…