Each Decision has an Expiry Date!

Each Decision has an Expiry Date!

Each decision has an expiry date. After its expiration, it holds almost no value. The world has moved on, and the opportunity may have disappeared too. All our actions, plans, and dreams rely on our decisions. For example, a decision to take a first step. A decision...
We See More of What we Seek!

We See More of What we Seek!

The last post covered the fact that we all see the world differently. Adding to the observation, we see more of what we seek. We can be inclined to look for something. Our interests, backgrounds, or objectives may inspire these inclinations. For example: A technology...
Seeing Beyond the Surface!

Seeing Beyond the Surface!

When my wife wears a different piece of jewellery, my girls are the first to spot it. As men, we don’t pay that much attention to jewellery. I guess girls can see any changes in jewellery very vividly. At any point in time, the world around us is the same; however, we...
The Seed of Transformation!

The Seed of Transformation!

We generally know what we need to do to improve basic things like losing weight, running effective meetings, prioritising, managing relationships, etc. We know how to be more effective. But the problem appears to be making and sticking with improvement decisions....
The Illusion of Free!

The Illusion of Free!

What is the cost of free? In the material world, too much is free—for instance, free trials, software, information, training, search, etc. It does not stop there. The loyalty programs offer free loyalty points, birthday gift coupons, and other free goodies. Regarding...
Elevate Your Decisions!

Elevate Your Decisions!

The quality of our decisions is directly proportional to the quality of the questions we ask before making our decisions. For example, if the host asks us, would you like a Coke or juice? We may ask: Thanks. Do you have other drinks in the fridge? Or, I am dieting. Is...
Beyond Gut Feelings!

Beyond Gut Feelings!

Imagine a busy doctor who prescribes medication with a minimal diagnosis. He confidently makes decisions with gut feelings and random guesses. Does that sound dangerous and awkward? Well, this is precisely what many of us do daily in executive meetings and board...
Overcoming Objections with Digital Strategy!

Overcoming Objections with Digital Strategy!

These are common complaints about Business software. Senior stakeholders often use these exact objections against investing in technology. “In my previous organisation, we spent too much money on the ERP, and no one used the system.” “It takes too...