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Organizational Development

Informal Learning At Workplace 7

December 31, 2009

A day ago we were discussing about learning methodologies and what is more important – Formal study or informal learning? In most cases, we cannot deny the importance of formal studies however if we have an eye for learning from anything and everything that happens around us, we are surely a step ahead. Here is [...]

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#QUALITYtweet – 140 Bite Sized Ideas To Deliver Quality In Every Project | By Tanmay Vora

December 2, 2009

I’m enjoying #QUALITYtweet book since when it was being authored as an early reviewer. And… the journey has been fantastic! It’s a bite sized qualitative approach to deal with anti-bite sized subjects like people, process and leadership. Here are a select thought provoking ideas which I enjoyed in this book. #QUALITYtweet 53: Critical question: when [...]

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Do You Manage Your Offshore Software Solutions Business This Way?

October 18, 2009

One of my good friends runs a small 40 people Offshore Software Solutions Agency based in India. The below is a conversation he had with his employees a few days ago.  It is regarding Diwali 2009 leaves: How many do you need? Why do you need? Please cancel it. At least cancel half of it. [...]

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Tips To Empower Your People 20

October 7, 2009

When your people are empowered, a major pillar of your business becomes real strong. Their job commitment is increased and they feel more powerful about their abilities. Empowerment encourages ownerships. It means they are ready to attack on the tasks fearlessly and everybody would love to agree that fearless teams would achieve much better results [...]

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Workplace I Love As A Power-Performer (and you would too!)

October 1, 2009

Minimum obligatory management controls. Personal accountability at the great extent. Work comes in complete entities; rather than just a small chunk of the whole. Ability to choose “what” and “when” of the tasks which I undertake. Transparent feedback system which neutrally evaluates results that I produce. Opportunities given to new projects according to my abilities [...]

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