Monday, May 23, 2011

What are some factors that impact data/deliverable quality?

Although a lot of things have changed over the years, some fundamental processes/methodologies have remained unchanged! In fact, as a result of the rapid changing environment, the need to adhere to these processes has increased manifold. Most of us assume, delivering our tasks within the stipulated deadline  is all that matters. I believe there is much more than merely minding our business!
1. Maintain a strong work ethic.
2. Collaborate with the team and work on setting reasonable deadlines - Most of us agree on any ridiculous    deadline set by our superiors. Why do we do this? Are we scared our superiors might think we are not competent enough? Will we lose our jobs? It is important for us to voice our opinion. This will help us balance work and personal life!
3. Document everything you do -  More graphical, less theory!
4. Design effective review processes - It is always nice to get a different perspective!
5. Encourage knowledge sharing and cross-functional training sessions.



Most importantly: Remember everyone is smart, unique and as important as you are!


P.S. Thanks to VRR for suggesting this topic. @VRR, i know this is not exactly what we discussed, but is along those lines

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Motivation

What motivates you? A great video!
http://www.persistenceunlimited.com/2010/06/surprising-truth-what-motivates-us/comment-page-1/#comment-54212

Friday, May 13, 2011

Microsoft and Skype

Do you believe Microsoft is doing the right thing by buying out Skype? Is it a strategic move? If yes, I am trying to understand how??? Skype is not doing great, it is not going to be a big value add IMO.

Entrepreneurs!!

What is your definition of an entrepreneur?

Entrepreneurs!!

What differentiates regular people from Entrepreneurs? Don't we have great ideas? Are we not smart enough? Neither! What then tells entrepreneurs apart? It is their willingness to "Implement" and their courage to "fail" until they succeed. That is something we lack. We are quite complacent with our cliched 9-5 jobs. We constantly talk about becoming like Steve Jobs or Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg, but do we take any steps to get there?

 If we continue to dream and not do anything, we will remain "Regular people", who talk about being entrepreneurs in their blogs and on social sites (Well yeah, that is what i am doing). Dream, Implement and Achieve!

P.S. Do not use this as an excuse and sleep longer hours just because you want to Dream. Dream essentially means having a vision and not dreaming actually! Clarifying just in case!