A controversy in making , but the more I think about it , it doesn't seem to be one
Growing up loving our informal national game (in Indian context).
Sachin taught about , Impeccable Integrity , For the TEAM , Being Flag-bearer and pseudo leader of billion heads , possessing the power of making us dream , persona , charm , controlled aggression and many many more...
Aging with MS has also taught me a lot about circumstantial leadership , Able to think on the feet , Being humble , A servant leader (I cannot recall once, when MS has stood at the center of any team photograph after a victory, he is mostly hiding) , Respect for TEAM , Leading by example - taking it head-on (when more than 2011 world up final) , epitome of confidence ....gosh the list goes on....!!!
In-fact a dream nursed by Sachin (world cup victory) and finally fulfilled by MS...what a story....
Fast forward to our industry , only make me wonder if the above two persona's gave us more than enough qualities to carry it forward . Its just to easy to be stuck with their game, but they lived beyond it.
The challenges faced with our work-force, all the transformation values, means we may not have to look beyond the two greats who stood for different values.
MS , the leader of a team and knows how to steer the ship - Sachin , the emotional king of a billion dreams, one who took it himself to balance it.....Leadership exhibited....!!!
What better note to end than just saying -
"Happy to Grow up with Sachin and Age with MS" .....
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Coach - The "tag" to hide behind ....!!!
Evolution of industry is imminent and with that we evolve.
Onshore and offshore project leads/co-ordinators/managers was the flavor of 90s (more so from services standpoint)
Managers and Pseudo-Technical leads were the flavor of 2000s and early this decade...
To discover the trend for next few years, need not go far - Welcome coaching and coaches.
Its ironic how "All of a sudden" there are tons of coaches, maybe very soon the # of coaches may outnumber the resources to be coached.
The point is not about abundant coaches, but coaches for causes and not coaches driven by passion.
There is no wrong in coaching seen as a pure career option , but to truly succeed as a coach, a state of mind beyond professional role is important.
An interesting story to share - In an interview asked a candidate "why are there so many coaches in the industry" and I loved the answer - "Thats the logical transition from being a resource manager of a technical team" Wow...!!! Appreciate the openness of the candidate.
Ever since, I started wondering - "Is coach the tag, many will hide behind now".....!!!
Onshore and offshore project leads/co-ordinators/managers was the flavor of 90s (more so from services standpoint)
Managers and Pseudo-Technical leads were the flavor of 2000s and early this decade...
To discover the trend for next few years, need not go far - Welcome coaching and coaches.
Its ironic how "All of a sudden" there are tons of coaches, maybe very soon the # of coaches may outnumber the resources to be coached.
The point is not about abundant coaches, but coaches for causes and not coaches driven by passion.
There is no wrong in coaching seen as a pure career option , but to truly succeed as a coach, a state of mind beyond professional role is important.
An interesting story to share - In an interview asked a candidate "why are there so many coaches in the industry" and I loved the answer - "Thats the logical transition from being a resource manager of a technical team" Wow...!!! Appreciate the openness of the candidate.
Ever since, I started wondering - "Is coach the tag, many will hide behind now".....!!!
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Ask - Earn - Deserve
Product - The baby that was crying is now shaping our industry.
In a product conclave recently, there was a curious product owner in the audience, who was wanted to garner attention.
Loud comes a question - "I am proxy P.O for a highly technical team and they do not seem to give importance to me, as I am not technically sound. How to work around that issue" ?
Any sane Engineer would say, empathize with me by trying to understand my work.
Any sane P.O would say, How do I learn to talk their language ?
Any sane Manager would say , One great idea would be to spend time more often together and have all ears for them.
It seemed rather a case where the proxy P.O was looking for a shortcut and justify her stand.
All the P.O was looking for "How do I ask(demand) for respect" ?
This left me wondering about three magical words - "Ask - Earn - Deserve"
Ask, the easiest excuse, but Deserve the right approach.
Left me wondering, will that P.O ever graduate to "Earn", best wishes....
"Ask - Earn - Deserve".......!!!
In a product conclave recently, there was a curious product owner in the audience, who was wanted to garner attention.
Loud comes a question - "I am proxy P.O for a highly technical team and they do not seem to give importance to me, as I am not technically sound. How to work around that issue" ?
Any sane Engineer would say, empathize with me by trying to understand my work.
Any sane P.O would say, How do I learn to talk their language ?
Any sane Manager would say , One great idea would be to spend time more often together and have all ears for them.
It seemed rather a case where the proxy P.O was looking for a shortcut and justify her stand.
All the P.O was looking for "How do I ask(demand) for respect" ?
This left me wondering about three magical words - "Ask - Earn - Deserve"
- 'Asking' respect is the best way to nurture disrespect for yourself
- 'Earning' respect is not easy, but asks for significant personal transformation. Empathy to others is a prime quality that needs to be focussed on.
- 'Deserving" respect is all about being in the most exclusive club. You do not need to do much, but being yourself gets you all that you deserve.
Ask, the easiest excuse, but Deserve the right approach.
Left me wondering, will that P.O ever graduate to "Earn", best wishes....
"Ask - Earn - Deserve".......!!!
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
PPT
No, we are not talking about Presentation.
Instead, many of us also have another representation to it - People - Process - Tools (PPT)
PPT has been the logical framework to force-fit any new idea. Conveniently call out three dimensions that need to be focussed upon.
I was recently reviewing a paper on DevSecOps and by default there were references to PPT. For a moment, seemed like a oxymoron....
The essence of Devops is Automation and here I have a speaker who is proposing something a tad opposite.
TDC - Technology Driven Culture
CDE - Culture Driven Engineers , form a core part of todays IT revolution.
Extreme Automation , TDC and CDE have made the PPT legacy now.
The next time I meet the speaker, rest assured this point of view shall be shared with them and who knows they may choose to remove PPT from their next discussion.
Automation Taking Over....!!!
Instead, many of us also have another representation to it - People - Process - Tools (PPT)
PPT has been the logical framework to force-fit any new idea. Conveniently call out three dimensions that need to be focussed upon.
I was recently reviewing a paper on DevSecOps and by default there were references to PPT. For a moment, seemed like a oxymoron....
The essence of Devops is Automation and here I have a speaker who is proposing something a tad opposite.
TDC - Technology Driven Culture
CDE - Culture Driven Engineers , form a core part of todays IT revolution.
Extreme Automation , TDC and CDE have made the PPT legacy now.
The next time I meet the speaker, rest assured this point of view shall be shared with them and who knows they may choose to remove PPT from their next discussion.
Automation Taking Over....!!!
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