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- 1. 1 The Softer Side of Building Products Looking Back
- 2. 2 What Evolution taught me ? Ten Points of View
- 3. POV 1 : Can do Will do 3 ‣ We were right. We were horribly wrong ‣ Sustained Insanity ‣ Possibility thinking ‣ No obstacle was insurmountable ‣ No competition was scary. True then, True now and True ever Steady ships stay at the port
- 4. POV 2 : Progressive Elaboration 4 ‣ Change is the only constant ‣ Ambiguity and uncertainty are inevitable ‣ Mid course correction is acceptable ‣ Focus on continuous improvement If you are creating the future, then possibly you can predict it
- 5. POV 3 : Delayed Gratification 5 ‣ Sale is complete only when cash is at the bank ‣ Understanding Done ‣ Confidence Measured ‣ Helps to beat your own benchmarks Not yet Not yet
- 6. POV 4 : Fail but Recover 6 ‣ Overcome the fear of failure ‣ Systems human or otherwise are built for resilience ‣ Choose progress over perpetual deliberation ‣ Avoid analysis paralysis ‣ Own up, cleanup and Move on Failure is as good a teacher as success and probably a better teacher as well
- 7. POV 5 : Count your Time 7 ‣ Productivity is proportional to the usage of time ‣ Be a master of your time ‣ Start tracking it. You will be pleasantly surprised ‣ Cut of impediments gently or otherwise Your time is non-negotiable. Make it count.
- 8. POV 6 : Look within 8 ‣ Trust your instincts but substantiate with data ‣ Guilty until proved innocent ‣ The other side is not a moron ‣ Field makes you humble ‣ Avoid ‘It works here or it works in my machine syndrome’ The sooner the better. Do not delay the obvious.
- 9. POV 7 : Continuous Learning – A necessity 9 ‣ Being aware ‣ Getting to ‘T’ skill ‣ Learning by walking around ‣ Learning by intention ‣ Willing to challenge and change the status quo ‣ Personal growth radar Sharpening the axe is not an option
- 10. POV 8 : Listening makes the difference 10 ‣ Denial Syndrome – Can’t possibly be right ‣ Seeing is believing ‣ Opportunities in things left unsaid ‣ Takes time to erase a first impression ‣ Ideas are everywhere with everyone Seek to understand
- 11. POV 9 : Know your tools 11 ‣ Learn Scripting (Old is still gold) ‣ Have some favorites but do not hesitate to switch to something new ‣ Search internal and external. Somewhere someone has possibly figured it out ‣ Share and Advocate usage You are as good as them
- 12. POV 10 : Find a mentor and support group 12 ‣ Love them. Hate them. But have them and trust them. ‣ Makes for easier navigation ‣ Relieves the stress ‣ Keep you honest ‣ Build an Interdependent culture Mother, Father, Guru, God
- 13. Recap 13 Summary ‣ Can do Will do ‣ Progressive Elaboration ‣ Look within ‣ Screw-up but Recover ‣ Count your time ‣ Delayed Gratification ‣ Continuous Learning – A Necessity ‣ Listening makes the difference ‣ Know your tools ‣ Find a mentor and support group
- 14. 14 Finally! It is not just about products. It is always about people, people and people. They make the difference.
- 15. 15 Remember to Have Fun