Food for Thought

We all have important tasks that we keep putting off for one reason or the another. Yet, we are aware that addressing such tasks quickly and completely is the key to success. If you are wondering how to get that done, read on! "An average person who develops the habit of setting clear priorities and getting important tasks completed quickly will run circles around a genius who talks a lot and makes wonderful plans but gets very little done." First things first, setting priorities is essential for getting things done; but, it would be impossible to set priorities if one lacks the clarity of their goals and objectives. Lack of clarity can be killer as it impairs the ability to take actions and taking appropriate actions forms the crux to achieve success. Having clarity is essential; but i ts easier said than done! It requires developing some good work habits which in turn  requires lots of discipline and determination. First step is to determine precisely what y

Often people struggle to come up with logical and practical solution to the problems at hand. This happens because we tend to approach the problem with combination of viewpoints. In his book Thinking Fast and Slow, the author Daniel Kanheman breaks down these view points into two systems of thinking- fast and slow. Understanding hows and whys of these systems will help us in taking a better approach of handling situation at hand making better decisions. System One: Fast Thinking This mode of thinking is based on emotions and sub-conscious reactions. The biases and personal experiences are the foundations of this thinking system. It is what we commonly call the 'gut instinct'. At times, it may be irrational and flawed. When faced with a situation requiring decision making, the brain naturally makes associations and referencing to the past experiences. The natural tendency is to find solution quickly with minimal efforts. This reaction is subjective and has ele

Ever wondered why certain organizations reach the zenith while others struggle to make a leap or sustain? What makes organizations reach certain height? How do they transit from 'good to great'. Is it the strategies they choose, or their visionary leader, or is it the team team they employ? Read along to find out the essential ingredients on the incredible transformation. Good is the enemy of Great! On contrary to the popular belief the transition does not happen due to larger-than-life charismatic persona of the leader but it is due to systematic process that an organization undergoes. Author Jim Collins, in his book  Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't , outlines a framework of this based on his research. The framework has three components, namely, 1. Process: This involves taking the first step towards greatness and continuing in the same direction (indicated by build up in the above diagram) till you reach an inflection point