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The PPT fallacy !

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The time spent on listening & finding useful actionables  of a PPT /  ( divide by )  time spent on making and correction ,rehearse  the PPT   = 20 %  approx mostly !  why waste the balance  80 % time , shift to excel sheets or  on word  dockets , or have  a working  discussion  with data  or with relevant teams !!   Time to Move on !! Get over the PPT addiction , it isn’t worth it  — do let me have your views or feedback ! Thx   #introspect #learnings #ponder #ppt #timefreedom #productivity

Best of IPL 2020 , TVC’s — part 1

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 The IPL is the India version of the Super Bowl , here is a selection of what are the TVC’s that are buzzing and creating conversation in the latest IPL  Do watch  , Rate and Comment In the comment section   , thanks , Cheers  More later !!

Work Myths —Time to Rethink

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 Some work  rules which might border on being a "myth" ! , and time for some introspection | rethink  :: Age Barrier for a job   ( old doesnt mean incapable of adding value to a role  , and young  doesnt mean success in a ro Same  industry exposure needed for a role  ( opportunity loss of  a fresh pair of eyes and mind opportunity  ,unless its a technical role )  Tier 1 Mba needed ( no gurantee for success , tier 2/3 can outshine too)  All presentation has to b in ppt form ( can be handled in xcel sheets with equal impact) All set rules have to be followed ( rules have to b flexible and as per current times )  sitting late at work , means hard work ! high flying Degrees are   important  ( yes for the first few jobs , for the rest your attitude / skills  and performance will matter )  please add any any "rules" which needs to be challenged or need a rethink !.  #Cheers to some new ways of  thinking , AC ( after corona) hopefully :)   #lessons #learnings #ponder #jobs

TIPS TO SUCCEED and THRIVE — IN A LONG CAREER ROAD

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Which ever way  it is read and understood , its clear after some long personal experiences that , what matters  — most to succeed at work   , are  the following ::  Ability to be positive and have  strong attitude against all odds  abilities to  perform  ability to take multiple failures and make a STRONG come back   ability to take on Change of functions and locations                     ability to learn a new trade or business fast  Ability to stay neutral and away from office politics  Ability to the do the "right things" against all odds again, as per rules ! Ability to stay relevant with new workways understanding  Ability to execute and think  Ability to have some luck and divine  help :) Rest is all  “MAYA “bility  :) , including your degrees  ( useful only for the initial few jobs ) , thoughts welcome !!   #learnings #jobs #change #business #ponder #work #success #leadership #management #inspiration

Nothing is Perfect !

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                                                          There is no perfect job , no perfect culture , no perfect boss , no perfect company , no perfect pay , ...because there is no perfect U in the first place , upto U to make the best of the opportunity or not :)

Strategy - Simpli

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 Strategy defined Simply :)                                                                                                                     When a consumer market is new, distribution wins. As  consumer become educated, product wins. When products reach parity,brand wins!-Jeremy Liew                  ( not an original post  , Jeremy Liew  has narrated this brilliantly  , just sharing )  #lessons #marketing #learnings #ponder

Find Solutions !

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 In the current tough times the period of “Stating Problems and living with Problems” is over , we have moved to “Finding Solutions” period , solutions which could be faaaaaaaar away from our comfort zone , however these could be the only way to get out of the current situation .   It could be changing your lifestyle , reducing spends , adding new skills , moving out of comfort of ones home and working with safety far away , starting up something new if possible , consulting ,Networking for help , teaching online , content creation ,learning new languages , share market trading with precautions , taking a low skill job to get restarted , blogging ,hobbiesCommerce.   Lets not Live with Problems , No one will come to rescue us ,but OURSELVES !!!!   #reality #thoughts #marketing #ponder #solutiondriven #FindSolutions #SelfHelp #Networking #Covid #lessons #comfortzones #covidlessons