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Utpal Writes : On Being Less Than Excellent

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:25:12 +0000

:) In this case, being average is a form of excellence and I'm sure whatever you focus your energies on, can be achieved.

Utpal Writes : On Being Less Than Excellent

Sun, 7 Aug 2011 06:19:00 +0000

You got it right Devang - if you be tough to yourself then the world will be soft to you or vice versa. Getting touch implies moving out of your comfort zone. Have a nice weekend!

Utpal Writes : On Being Less Than Excellent

Fri, 5 Aug 2011 17:16:49 +0000

Mythical Man Month...I'm yet to read that book but I guess this is the one which is based on Brook's low that does not recommend adding manpower to a already late project. Anyways, I believe that life is too short to play small and being excellent is a choice worth making.

Utpal Writes : Play The Music, Don’t Let It Play With You!

Wed, 3 Aug 2011 18:15:30 +0000

I'm glad Pravesh you enjoyed it. Keep playing the music!

Utpal Writes : In Corporate, Non-communication Equates to Crime...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:06:21 +0000

I agree to what you said. Appraisal should be a continuous process not once per year as a part of formality. When I was working with the an American organization few years ago, the CEO taught us that very thing as a part of Continuous Weekly Training program that all the middle and senior managers had to attend.

Organization who set stretch goals, have a clear sense of mission and hence wants to continuously improve, loves to employ continuous appraisal process.

In order for that to be successful, an organization have to have great people with (at least) good systems which are crafted based on measurable goals to make something happen. If its not there, it becomes difficult.

As your rightly pointed out, Many managers - who often play role of a good taskmaster - are not very great at understanding EQ of the people and hence they do the process mechanically as a part of their job whereas real need is to get 'real' and essentially they should be able to play the role of a mentor to the appraisee in order to bring out something out that helpes the greater good of the organization.

Utpal Writes : Two Things We Can Improve Upon

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:22:08 +0000

Thanks Devang, Have a nice day!

Utpal Writes : Two Things We Can Improve Upon

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:17:20 +0000

Hey Tanmay, thanks for adding a different perspective to look at the perception here.

I agree with what you said about results. I read the following quote when I read Kiss Theory Goodbye book by Bob Prosen:

"At the beginning of the day, it’s all about opportunities. At the end of the day, it’s all about results."

About being effective leader/entrepreneur/better professional, I'd put it like this,

"Perceptions are great servant but terrible master."

Utpal Writes : Two Things We Can Improve Upon

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:52:07 +0000

Yes Nirav - context matters. If one can look from multiple perspectives, s/he is most likely to make better evaluations.

Utpal Writes : The problem with sharing your knowledge…

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:44:41 +0000

Thanks for sharing your experience Nirav. Sharing is like love, more you give, more it comes back!

Utpal Writes : Seven Simple Ways to Start Making Your Life Better

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:39:09 +0000

Thanks Nirav for stopping by and commenting. I think your first one so welcome on the blog :) If your objective is to show somebody what you are doing, you need to do something. Even if your objective is to do something to show 'yourself' how you're doing, you need to do something. You call it karma or action or whatever but long story short 'DOING' matters more than anything else. Isn't it?

Utpal Writes : Contrast Thinking

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:08:28 +0000

@Kyllikki: :)

Utpal Writes : Entrepreneurship 30

Tue, 3 May 2011 11:20:31 +0000

Great to know that you liked it Emily!

Utpal Writes : 9 Rock Solid Thoughts You May Love To Revisit From #3Idiot (’s) Perspective

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:26:14 +0000

Thanks Dhaval!

Utpal Writes : Superb Contract Negotiation Skills That May Not Be Needed!

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:14:16 +0000

Thats true Shouvik and thanks for stopping by and commenting. I think this is your first. You're most welcome!

Utpal Writes : Profit from Conflicts!

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:55:08 +0000

Nice to hear that you find this useful and Yes, focusing on results matter, no matter what the project is.

Utpal Writes : How Much Do You Invest In Building Trust In Your Project Team?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:48:06 +0000

Thanks Sonia for expressing your detailed views. I think your first visit to this site so please be welcomed :) I agree that Being authentic is easier said than done. And, thanks for sharing a link to your must-read series on authentic recognition.

Utpal Writes : Extended Wisdom from Life Lessons Series

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:37:46 +0000

I'm glad Evita to learn that you liked my thoughts on your lessons. Your lesson has left a profound impact on me, Indeed. Thanks again for the nice lesson and Welcome!

Utpal Writes : Assured Results 7

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:24:57 +0000

Thanks Nagesh for stopping by and the addition of 'Why' Importance of "Why" or purpose is the number one driving factor for any individual. 'Why' keeps you awake in the nights when everybody is sleeping and helps you discover the true north. ... and, 'Inspect and adapt' is a philosophy that is so simple but VERY effective - that also takes care of aligning 'Whys' as well.

Utpal Writes : Stop Being A Hero

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:31:11 +0000

I'm glad Pranav that you liked it - Yes, we get inspiration from people around us so I don't need to modify the comment :)

Utpal Writes : 5 Steers To Make Your Thoughts Well-Received

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:19:09 +0000

Thanks Tanmay for adding a detailed perspective to point #1 and I agree that groundwork definitely helps build confidence. However, the way humans are designed, generally we tend to give... give away our thoughts for free and then forgetting about it... and then we complain that our thoughts are not listened to. So, if we really need to get a thought well-received, we need to really work 'ON' that rather than just being caught 'IN' that.