by SP Singh | Sep 29, 2023 | Change Management
On the way back home, I noticed a massive signboard. It was about the Ford Ranger EV (Plugin) coming soon in 2025. I find it quite strange. Does Ford tell us not to buy their current Ranger model? Are they delaying the demand? I am not sure what their message is up to...
by SP Singh | Sep 28, 2023 | Leadership
For most things in my life, the problem is not that I don’t know what to do. The challenge is to develop the discipline to do what needs to be done. I constantly fight with myself not to waste time chasing new information. The struggles are not to distract myself from...
by SP Singh | Sep 27, 2023 | Decision making
A cup of coffee can range from $1 to $1500. Well, the upper range can be much more. If we make our own coffee, we may go with instant coffee, barista, or pod. Our choices depend on what we value. Do we value taste, money, time, or maybe an ego boost? There is value in...
by SP Singh | Sep 26, 2023 | Leadership
Sometimes, we feel that things are getting out of control. We encourage others to follow and learn from our experiences but are unable to motivate them. These are the people we care about. So, we do not want them to fail or suffer. We try to explain in different ways,...
by SP Singh | Sep 25, 2023 | Leadership
Most significant problems are big, not because their solutions are complex. Instead, we make them big because of our inaction. Solving problems like putting on weight, wasting time, and procrastinating is relatively straightforward. The solutions are simple, but I...
by SP Singh | Sep 24, 2023 | Project Execution
To see a perfect example of a well-executed project, observe how experienced professionals conduct surgery. Here are a few observations: Completing the surgery on time is the utmost priority. So, for the surgery staff, sticking to scheduled tasks is critical. They...
by SP Singh | Sep 23, 2023 | Leadership
It takes too long to get anything done in this organisation. Vs I wonder why it takes too long to get anything done in this organisation. The apple fell to the ground from the tree. Vs Why did the apple fall to the ground? Our business systems are too convoluted. They...
by SP Singh | Sep 22, 2023 | Leadership
Fire drills are necessary. It helps employees to prepare for any future emergencies. However, employees know that it is only a test. So, there is no stress. They take their time, move around chatting and march slowly to an assembly area. Putting policies aside, to...
by SP Singh | Sep 21, 2023 | Leadership
In the early years of my career, I had my eyes on performing at the centre of the stage. Where others can see me, I can feel special. With little experience, I only got roles to perform on a side stage. The roles were relatively insignificant. Performing those roles,...
by SP Singh | Sep 20, 2023 | Digital Transformation
The change is constant. The question is whether it will be in our favour or not. In other words, if the change will support or hinder our development. It depends on our influence over the change. Are we actively driving the change, or is the change happening to us?...