3. POV 1 : Can do Will do
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‣ 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
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‣ 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
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‣ 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 : Screw but Recover
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‣ 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
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‣ 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
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‣ 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
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‣ 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
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‣ 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
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‣ 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
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‣ 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
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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
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Finally! It is not just about products. It is always about
people, people and people. They make the difference.
