by SP Singh | Jan 27, 2024 | Leadership
My brain is likely to have superpowers—powers that are capable of solving complex multidimensional problems, powers to see things in an entirely new way, and powers to challenge the status quo and present solutions where all stakeholders win. The problem is that I...
by SP Singh | Jan 26, 2024 | Continuous Improvement
Weeds, pests, accidents, mess, garbage data, cyber-attacks, software bugs, change resistance, and office politics are part of life. They are unwanted, painful, and a sheer waste of energy. They happen to us like many other things in life (good and bad). Knowing this,...
by SP Singh | Jan 25, 2024 | Continuous Improvement
Ford has been manufacturing cars for over 100 years. They never claim that they have ultimately manufactured a perfect vehicle. Rolex may never release a perfect watch. Apple is likely to refine with minor changes and sell us more phones. Each new version of the...
by SP Singh | Jan 24, 2024 | Digital Transformation
My general fitness will likely give me an edge on anything I do—work, running to catch a bus, sports, or handling stress. My general well-being is likely to support me in various diverse situations. Similarly, if I aim for a significant transformation, change a habit,...
by SP Singh | Jan 23, 2024 | Emerging Technologies
If knowledge is power, then AI is too powerful. For humans, knowledge is a tool to achieve great things, from which we derive power. Knowledge in itself is a set of information about a problem or domain. Emerging technologies like AI and machine learning offer us much...
by SP Singh | Jan 22, 2024 | Project Sponsorship
There are two problems with something free (or highly discounted). The first is that the thing that is being sold loses its value. Second, the person buying it tends to devalue his time, priorities, and sense of direction. Here are a few examples: This feature is...
by SP Singh | Jan 21, 2024 | Visioning and Selection
When teaching year five math to my daughter, I often use the following steps as an approach: Understand the problem and identify what you need to find out. Identify the missing information to get the solution. Find out the missing info with minimal effort to get the...
by SP Singh | Jan 20, 2024 | Leadership
Skipping two hours of sleep has a high chance of ruining my next day. Similarly, missing a ten-minute preparation before the meeting risks losing a significant opportunity or damaging a reputation. Not having my plan can cause me to default to following someone...
by SP Singh | Jan 19, 2024 | Change Management
As customers, we come across lousy vendors who take pride in delivering substandard service at high prices. As employers, we have employees complicating simple things. Similarly, bribes are set as a standard operating procedure in many countries. At the receiving end,...
by SP Singh | Jan 18, 2024 | Leadership
Today, I have drawn a number line plotting the years left in this life (average life span). I marked out years after 80 when I would slow down. I put some future goals and aspirations on the number line—clearly, much work has to be done. Yet, when left alone, my mind...
