Change Management in Organizations – Peacock & Swans: 3 Lessons to Take Home

Post 2008, world is not the same. There are business scenarios changing. Too many organizations want to change, for right reasons. Here is a story I learnt in a leadership workshop a decade back. Unfortunately I do not remember who spoke. Credit to this unknown gentleman. Here it goes: It was a pond of swans. They were … Read moreChange Management in Organizations – Peacock & Swans: 3 Lessons to Take Home

Over-Qualified for the Job? 5 Factors That Pull You Down

As manager, planning to hire overqualified professional for a role? If you are on the other side of the table- thinking of going to lower job than what you are qualified for? I have been on both sides. Also i have seen people on both sides. Here are some insights. Considering to move to lower role … Read moreOver-Qualified for the Job? 5 Factors That Pull You Down

Requirement Gathering Blunder: 3 Expensive Problems due to Over-Enthusiasm (and the Fix)

I thought it was my strength. In my product manager / Business Analyst avatar, I have written market requirements and functional requirements for products & solutions. Here I want to share a habit which I thought was my edge. Looking back, I guess it was a weakness. Read on and make sure you are not … Read moreRequirement Gathering Blunder: 3 Expensive Problems due to Over-Enthusiasm (and the Fix)

4 Critical Lessons in Handling Technology Rumors – from Microsoft Silverlight & Digia Qt Case Studies

In most of day to day decisions and choices, we know that the emotions play a strong role. But the technology and engineering should be quite rooted in facts, right? The answer is – not always. While there is good consideration of technical aspects, the emotional aspects can make or break technology trends. Here is … Read more4 Critical Lessons in Handling Technology Rumors – from Microsoft Silverlight & Digia Qt Case Studies

Vendor Management: Fixed Price Contract for Risk Transfer? 4 Risks You Still Own in R&D Projects

We have heard this thousand times… Outsourcing greatly helps in managing better. There are variety of ways to design the project contract between client and vendor organizations. Out of the contract types spectrum, two contract types stand out – T&M (Time and Material) where buyer (customer) bears all the risk. On the other extreme, in … Read moreVendor Management: Fixed Price Contract for Risk Transfer? 4 Risks You Still Own in R&D Projects

Lord Ganesha & Uncle Sam: Time to Thank the Government. (5 Reasons Why You Should)

August-September. Time for Ganesha festival for those associated with Indian traditions. While there are many interpretations of the symbolism of Ganesha, here is what I liked the most: Lord Ganesha Is the Government in Personified Form.  Ganesha is known for the ability to help and the ability to harm. Large ears: Ability to listen. We … Read moreLord Ganesha & Uncle Sam: Time to Thank the Government. (5 Reasons Why You Should)