If you want to see a change; change the angle

1. In Observing –Way to Success
We witness human civilizations progress - turning
the wheel of time by extraordinary enterprise.
Studies show that time after time in human history
its few men who brought glory to human race in
shaping modern societies that yearn for safe,
secured and comfort living. Be it Adam, the first
man on earth attempting to put some order in the
growing human race or Galileo with his research
placing the foundation stone for scientific
revolution in human life or Darwin theories
enlightening civilized men into modern biology or Yuri Gagarin unwavering intent as
an astronaut to explore the order of universe or for that matter Dr. L. Kleinrock and
Vint Cert popularly credited for creating the virtual world of internet.
Such men turned the wheels of time to leave an indelible impact on the world order
that renewed the cultural outlook of modern society every time. We may call such
men as part of the “big leap” clan. Attentive study of such people’s lives, ideologies,
motivations and relentlessness with which they added purpose to human lives;
provide very interesting thought provoking insights.
Famous writer James Allen in his book “As a Man Thinketh’’; profoundly presents a
study of how thoughts shape character of people that results in success, mediocrity
or misery. Various studies reveal that human thought process manifests in the
ability to read and relate with situation thereby harnessing extraordinary power of
observation. It is the distinguishing factor that helps sizing up invisible but strong
need, big but beyond-the-obvious void or some underlying phenomenon that
deserves unraveling.
As a hallmark of progressive human society, intriguing great minds (“big leap” clan)
with their indefatigable pursuit of making that big transformation, change etc., have
always strived for a safe, secured and comfort living of the modern society. Human
science experts, psychologists and other scholars debate on harnessing power of
observation as a skill that can only be mastered with conceptual and experiential
learning mechanisms. On the other hand, some also consider it as a trait that is
prerogative of few who are born with it.
Although such arguments can only enhance the scope of study regarding this
subject but it certainly doesn’t undermine in any way significance of observation for
gaining next order in civilizing human society.

2. Please note that different research studies from time immemorial also show human
beings have been result oriented by their nature and largely, it has been because of
the function of enterprise, need, time and action rendered. Therefore, “big leap”
lives are triggered by a sense of need, demand, desire or aspiration lead in
successfully transforming human lives using power of observation. Few cases that
epitomize excellence of human endeavor in areas of business, science and social life
are referred below for understanding:
1. Simplicity in Newton’s observation – Falling objects & forces operating in space,
gravity, etc.
2. Experiential learning of Archimedes –Upward force that keeps thing afloat;
sowed seed to modern physics, sea trade, etc.
3. Business of Dic and Mac – Provide quick, cheap and small meal ; McDonalds
4. Bill Gates and the PC fascination – A PC in every house hold ; Microsoft
5. Michael Dell basic desire – Selling directly to customers their choice of product
without middlemen; Dell Corporation
6. Steve Job’s iPod – Revolutionize listening music in people’s live – Apple Corp.
7. Larry Page and Sergey aggregating content to enhance knowledge gaining
experience ; Google
8. Jack Dorsey’s dream to have an sms based social network – Twitter
9. Raman Roy – Father of call center industry in India
10. Muhammad Younus – Business of Grameen banking that supports the poorest
If harnessing power of observation is a skill or trait that needs to be harnessed with
conceptual & experiential learning mechanisms then Institutes like Harvard, IITs,
IIMs etc., which are considered as Mecca of erudition, should play a key role in
developing thought leaders who can perhaps be incumbents for the “big leap” clan.
More so the quality of transformation or the order of change with its scope, depth
and impact in human lives has to be truly unprecedented. As in history, we see
most of the observations that have made sweeping changes in human lives have
been harnessed while being under a tree or in a bath tub or a garage or at a
farmland and so on as reviewed in the cases above.
As a part of the human society I wish to see our temples of erudition equipped with
latest tools of learning and thought application produce “big leap” beings but with
an eye more sharper than a scanner in making observations, brain with a high end
processing and giga byte memory to analyze situations with a resolve & rectitude
that is stronger than the present powerful man in today’s world.
If that is made possible we can expect to ask these incumbents of “big leap” clan
even before they set out to excel that…How long will make the civilized society of
real world to become the world of Matrix!

3. Author’s profile
Kazim Ali Khan is presently the site head for Ma Foi Bangalore and also leads the
account management function of Ma Foi ITeS Specialist business.
As a member of the management council, he is primarily responsible for managing key
client relationships, developing newer markets and helping overseas clients in setting
up operations in India.
A management graduate with marketing degree and over a decade of experience in
education marketing, recruitment, training and consulting, today Kazim has
developed deep insights into customer relationships, consumer behavior, business
development and project management. His expertise of leading teams in various
markets, developing national accounts across industry spectrum viz., Education, ITeS,
ICT, BFS Infrastructure etc., adds diversity to his experience.
In 12 years of experience, Kazim has worked extensively in cities like Mumbai,
Bangalore, Pune, Delhi, Gujarat, Central India, Hyderabad and Chennai.
Over the years, his relationship with business partners and professional associations
has led to promoting education, training and employment generation as a key for
community development and social well being.