Monthly Archives: May 2007

Take my advice, I dont use it anyway !

Posted on May 30, 2007 by

I saw this poster among the poster collections of Rosanna. It sounded funny and at the same time, it was connecting me to some of my life experiences.There is something very unique about this, which was preventing me from forgetting … Continue reading →

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Which one is better? PRINCE or PMBOK

Posted on May 30, 2007 by

This is a question one of my workshop participants asked me yesterday, and the reply is; “All models are like parents. They treat you like children. They keep telling you the ‘what,how and when to do s’. We must listen … Continue reading →

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SEASONAL magazine

Posted on May 26, 2007 by

Yesterday from the Bangalore airport I picked up the complementary copy of the seasonal magazine. I liked this magazine for the high standard and usefulness of it’s contents. The contents of Issue3 May-June reads like this; Five inspiring role models … Continue reading →

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Freedom lost and found

Posted on May 23, 2007 by

Nightmare is over!. I lost my passport at the Dubai airport on the 16th, and ever since, it was a night mare till yesterday, when the Dubai police called me and told me about them receiving it. In fact I … Continue reading →

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Parent,Adult,Child and professional evolution

Posted on May 20, 2007 by

Do you remember your earlier bosses?. May be the first one?. When all of us entered the corporate life (first job), professionally we all started as a ‘child’, carrying IAM NOT OK – YOU are OK life position. The first … Continue reading →

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I know the rules and TWM

Posted on May 18, 2007 by

In the Emirates flight from Bangalore to Dubai on the 16th of May, my next seat was occuppied by a middle aged Indian lady. She was talking about her career as an air hostess when she was young, and her … Continue reading →

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tuesdays with Morrie

Posted on May 16, 2007 by

I bought this book by Mitch Albom yesterday from landmark bookstall at Bangalore, and I read only one page so far, and I cannot wait any more to share how different it is, when compared to so many other books; … Continue reading →

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Alignment

Posted on May 13, 2007 by

Inorder to create, an individual must be in true alignment within and with the external world in which the individual is operating. Only a person who has internal alignment can be in perfect harmony with the external world. I am … Continue reading →

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So near yet so far

Posted on May 11, 2007 by

Sometimes whan I am about to achieve something, I loose interest in it and I dont complete it. A typical example is my book. I got a publisher to publish it, the content is almost ready..I need to do only … Continue reading →

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The perils of order

Posted on May 10, 2007 by

While going through tompeters web site, I came across this article ‘perils of order’  by Freedman.  I liked it. During my life so far, I have come across many who like order, and strongly believe that the rest of the … Continue reading →

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PMP certification – Frequently asked questions

Posted on May 10, 2007 by

This section contains frequently asked questions on PMP, PMPdistilled right now. Scroll down to see. I am thinking of adding more on prince2 and agile soon. If you are unable to find an answer to your query, post your question … Continue reading →

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Frog’s story and the stepping stones

Posted on May 9, 2007 by

During one of my project management workshops, one person came to me and said ‘I am not happy with my present employer, they are not appreciating my work. I am looking for  a change and need your advise’.  This was … Continue reading →

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A lovely daughter and her Dad

Posted on May 7, 2007 by

Last week I was at Bangalore to deliver the PMPdistilled program. One day on my way to the training venue, I was waiting for the green signal at the Cubbon park junction, and I spotted a father and a cute … Continue reading →

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Recapturing seven habits..

Posted on May 4, 2007 by

So many years I lived under the impression that, if I know something, everyone else also know it. I presume that many of us have the same thinking. I read the 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen covey for … Continue reading →

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