lessons in leadership
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Leadership Skills # 16 – Build Tech-First Business Acumen
In the dynamic business world, understanding and seizing technological opportunities is essential for success. To do so, stay updated on technology trends, analyze the market and competitors, collaborate with key stakeholders, foster innovation, and leverage data and analytics for informed decision-making. These strategies can help unlock hidden potential and drive business growth. Continue reading
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Hampi & Modern Day Management Lessons
During my three-day exploration of Hampi, I realized that one could easily spend more than a week immersed in the grandeur and opulence of the Vijayanagar Empire at its peak. Hampi, the capital city, stands as a testament to the glory of a Hindu Empire that thrived for over two centuries. Spread across a vast Continue reading
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Leadership Skills # 15 – Mentorship
Mentoring in the tech world is more than just teaching coding or system architecture. It includes understanding the tech industry, predicting and adapting to tech changes, and working well in tech teams and projects. By giving new tech talents a guide to handle challenges and take advantage of career opportunities, mentoring can help them learn Continue reading
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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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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
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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