I had to look this up. Who invented the term SMART Goals? The acronym had first appeared in the November, 1981issue of Management Review by George T. Doran. SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-Bound) is commonly attributed to Management By Objectives by Peter Drucker. Thank you, Mr. Doran and Mr. Drucker, for giving … Continue reading Chuck out the SMARTs
George Bernard Shaw created history in repartee, in his reply to Ms. Isadora Duncan, who was proposing a union : “I admit that I have the greatest brain in the world and that you have the most beautiful body, but it might happen that our child would have my body and your brain. Therefore, … Continue reading Bit By Bit, Putting it together
“Humans have a shorter attention span (8 seconds) than goldfish(9 seconds)”. This headline generated waves a few months ago. Goldfish are capable of holding a thought for a moment more than we do. Why goldfish? Is it because research is available on the subject, or the figures are in close vicinity? A fruit-fly is … Continue reading Chaos to Order and beyond
(Source : covediscourse.org) It feels like an eerie shot from a paranormal movie. I stand back, and watch myself. I see myself working in the much-desired state of Flow. The theme occurred to me in a split second, and then, a force took over. I do not know what is driving me, but I keep … Continue reading 6 Steps away from Yourself
Scenario 1 The owner of a boutique tailoring shop I used to frequent 5 years ago, before relocating to another city, instantly recognizes me, and greets me by my first name. She agrees to treat my order on priority, and deliver the clothes in the short span of 4 days, that I am … Continue reading CRM- Where did the Human Face disappear?
An oft-repeated conversation between me and my partner is about preferred social sets. He fully accepts me as I am in our little world, but is bothered about social perceptions on my introversion. (Is that being less or more judgemental?) These are some excerpts from a recurring exchange of views. My Partner : Why … Continue reading Being Judgemental
I am all set to embark on a vacation, today, and the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) has hit. The Power Bank has been carefully charged and packed to prevent the dreaded Low Battery signals. I hope there are no network issues, and my friends give me some time alone, to catch up on social … Continue reading Managing Information Overload
A child is about to be hit by a moving vehicle. An instant reflex makes us pull the child away, and the driver to apply brakes. The result may be a few bruises, or a minor accident due to the sudden application of brakes, but the safety of the child is paramount. And this is … Continue reading The Anatomy of Trust
The waistcoat (or vest) was a formal garment, introduced by King Charles II in 1666, during the Restoration of British monarchy. The name emerged from the length of the garment ending at the waistline, whereas the other coats were longer. This was a kind of foundation garment, with a triangular cut in the front centre. … Continue reading The Indian ‘WaistCoat’ Evolution
“My phone died on me…….” I hear a horrified statement from an executive, who sounded as if he was marooned on an island with no help in sight. Power banks, one-minute chargers have all been invented to prevent these shocking ‘deaths’, that throws a sane person totally out of gear. Sure, there is an ancient … Continue reading This is Your Phone Speaking – ABOUT YOU
