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Leadership Skills # 14 – Being Influential
In the fast-paced tech world, influence goes beyond expertise and rank. Today’s tech leaders shape ethical principles and industry direction. They prioritize diversity, sustainability, and ethical choices, aware of their impact. Integrity, responsibility, and mentorship are vital. They steer tech advancements for a future where innovation aligns with societal and environmental welfare. Continue reading
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My Session with students @ ITM
In a recent engagement with computer science students, I discussed overcoming obstacles, leadership principles, research techniques, and effective communication. Emphasizing the impact of skills and continuous learning on success, I shared practical insights and personal anecdotes to help students develop their professional outlook. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 13 – the T.E.A.M
With over two decades of experience in leading technology initiatives globally, emphasizes the essential qualities for teams to navigate business pressures effectively. He highlights “Tenacity,” “Energy,” “Aspiration,” and “Management” and asserts that demonstrating these qualities collectively enhances the chances of success in achieving set objectives. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 12 – Navigating Ambiguity
Teams must eliminate ambiguity and interpretation for success, according to Patrick Lencioni. To achieve this, they should map out the situation, address cross-functional gaps, identify key stakeholders, develop approaches, determine decision enforcement, document the decision-making process, and align on reopening criteria. If stuck, they should avoid overreacting and strive to prevent alienating team members. Continue reading
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Yearly Round-up : 2023
The past year brought personal and professional lessons, including the ephemeral nature of control and the need for constant learning. Dealing with organizational changes, I embraced coaching and emphasized the importance of a systems view. Family time, fitness, and recommended books also played significant roles. Embracing change and cherishing family emerged as vital themes. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 11 – Power of Letting Go
Taking learning from everyday life to enhance power of letting go and how it applies to leadership principles #leadership #management Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 10 : Change !
In the dynamic landscape of today’s world, change is inevitable. Whether it’s adapting to new technologies, evolving market trends, or refining organizational structures, the ability to navigate change is crucial for long-term success. However, the key lies not just in making changes but in ensuring they are absorbed effectively by the workforce. This article outlines… Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 9 : Tech , Domain & Leadership
Emphasizing a T-shaped skill set combines broad technological awareness with a deep understanding of one domain, refining your ability to intuitively discern alignments. Comprehending the business domain is crucial, prioritizing ‘what’ over ‘how’ to avoid pitfalls. Leadership success depends on mastering soft skills, and a deficiency in any area can impede progress. Continue reading
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How AI will transform the e-commerce business
I was part of the panel discussion on “How AI will transform the e-commerce business” . This panel discussion was moderated by Professor Paurav Shukla , Professor of Marketing at University of South Hampton. The panel consisted of Saurabh Gupta , CTO FroGro . Amit Shrivastava , Head AI Fujitsu. Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 8 : Iterations & Persistence
The power of iterations becomes evident when building prototypes and scaling projects. Moving from concept to reality requires constant iteration to uncover missing puzzle pieces. Rapid and global collaboration fosters diverse solutions to challenges. Persistence is key throughout this process, as heartbreaks and failures are inevitable. Maintaining focus on solving the core issue, while persuading… Continue reading
About Me
Over 24 years of experience developing software to support multi-million dollar revenue scale and leading global engineering teams. Hands-on leadership in building and mentoring software engineering teams. I love History as a subject and also run regularly long distances to keep myself functional.
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