Ego-based thinking is one of the top constraints in every project, relationship, or interaction. By default, we tend to overestimate our own contribution. Our thinking patterns put us at the centre of every discussion point. So, we feel good when we hear our praise...
Sometimes, we like to take it out. We want to talk about our problems, issues, and challenges. We like to discuss things that are not working. We bounce ideas and ideal scenarios of what should happen. We may draw conceptual diagrams and paint a picture for the...
Stumbling upon the long list of cognitive biases and their effects on our decision-making, I realised I am not a rational person! Consider taking some time for self-reflection.
Take a moment to think about your childhood. Ponder the days of your uni or the early days of your career. It may all seem like distant memories, with some faded recollections of your experiences. Even if we try to recreate the good old days, we will likely regret our...
We often debate ways of working (methodologies, processes, procedures, and rituals). Here are a few points to consider: The ways we worked before may no longer serve us well. Two distinct ways can be equally valid. Hybrid ways (the amalgamation of two ways) may serve...
The following policies and procedures may sound bureaucratic. Some may want to uproot such limits. Casual wear is only on Fridays. No mini skirts or shorts are allowed. The Project Manager must always own the Project Risk Register and Project Schedule. The CEO must...
When we are in constant, extreme pain due to a problem, there is a high chance that we will put effort into resolving it. So, pain (being painful) works in our favour. Other problems sometimes cause extreme pain and other times reasonable pleasure. Most such problems...
Problems cause pain; hiding them under the carpet and moving on with life is often straightforward. But most issues don’t go anywhere. They grow stronger and stand in front of us over and over again. Solving one problem has the potential to unlock numerous new...