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Real innovations require more than R&D | Om Sharma

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  In this 21st century who doesn’t tout the importance of innovation? But many seem stumped by how to achieve it. Why is it so? It is because in reality, innovation is much more than R&D. Innovation involves Discovery, Incubation, and Acceleration and R&D is just a part of it. You always must remember that to develop a business application, to create a model, or to create a product you have to invest a lot of time and the right resources. So, I would say that there are many paths to innovation. Today in this blog I would like to share a few of them which I have witnessed and adopted in my leadership career. ·        Innovation is never a single event  - We tend to think of innovation as a single dazzling flash of insight, but it is a long process that involves the discovery of an idea, the creation of a solution, and finally the change of a product or service. That is nearly never accomplished by a single person. You continuously must work...

How to build a culture of collaboration | Saugat Majumdar

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  In recent times, collaboration has undeniably become a key factor in a company’s success. However, it is a systematically planned process to achieve a collaborative environment in a team. In my blog, I will share few steps to build a culture of collaboration. ·        Smart Technology - Present-day technology is making it easier for employees to work not only smoother and faster but also in a smart manner. Technology can promote collaboration and boost productivity through various digital tools such as messaging apps, employee experience hubs, survey platforms, and so on. If you look around, you will notice that every industry – from healthcare to food service, digital communication tools, uses technology to create a culture of collaboration at work. ·        Lucid communication - To develop a culture of collaboration, you need to enhance communication in the team. The foremost step towards this is transparent expressi...

Staying mindful when you are working remotely | Jignesh Soni

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  Remote working is no longer a traditional concept, it is the current work scenario. Due to the epidemic, businesses and offices have resorted to a remote working pattern for more than a year. Now it is more important than ever to practice mindfulness now that the WFH culture has become a way of life. Here are few mindful tips that you can explore to remain focused and productive during this unprecedented time: ·        Define Your Working Environment  - Limit your workspace to a discrete part of your home so that your productivity does not disrupt the lives of other family members and you can focus. Instead of checking emails, voicemails, or texting in front of the TV or spreading work out on the dining table, designate an area as your workspace. If you don't have a separate room, look for a corner of a room that is off from the main area. ·        Pace Yourself  - Make a conscious effort to work as much as pos...

Good leadership is all about communicating "Why" | Saurabh Pratap

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  In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, it is imperative to learn new skills, and one of the key skills to be a good leader is effective communication. If you are leading a team, irrespective of big or small; you must be adept at effective communication. During these unprecedented times, with more and more reliance upon digital communication, effective and timely communication is mission-critical. Despite all the communication challenges, business deliverables must be met at all times. I am certain that you all leaders are keeping your teams aligned and motivated to deliver the best experience to the clients even during these difficult times. To achieve desired results, how you connect and communicate with every team member is crucial. Let me give you a scenario. You as a manager or a team leader have been tasked with a new project. Once you get a brief about the project, you should immediately chalk out a project plan which involves your tasks, action plans, timelines, a...

The surprising power of peer coaching | Dinesh Soam

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  What do you mean by peer coaching? It is a non-evaluative approach in which two or more colleagues collaborate on many elements of teaching, including examining instructional practices, designing lessons, expanding, or refining skills, and applying new tactics. Research says that more than 53% of employees learn more from peers. In peer coaching employees pair off for guided hour-long conversations in which they’re on equal footing. They can discuss a wide range of topics connected to developing critical skills. So, peer coaching is a process that helps you reflect on current practices; expand, refine, and build new skills; share ideas; teach one another; conduct classroom research; or solve problems in the workplace. As a leader today I want to share with you the various benefits of the peer coaching process: ·        Immersion in real-time group dynamics - The coach does not witness you engage with others during one-on-one coaching. In actuality, ...

How to create a culture that drives innovation | Gabe Stein

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  In this tech-savvy world, it would have been amazing if we were able to order a culture of innovation online. But unfortunately, we do not have the option to click on the button to do so. One needs to build it brick by brick and put in a lot of effort and hard work to come up with breakthrough ideas. To do this, we need to foster a culture of innovation. So, I make it a priority to establish an innovative mindset within my vertical. Since innovation is part of our culture, we always strive to drive work in a way that delivers a regular flow of incremental improvements for the vertical and the organization as well. The best part is that our organization is already hard-wired into a culture of innovation. Innovation platforms such as BPS (Best Practice   Sharing), GIC (GeBBS Innovation Council), automation tools such as iCODE suite of technology, iAR, iCAR, iCB, and so on motivate employees to always experiment and innovate. As a leader, to further take this innovative cultu...

How to Build a Resilient Team | Nitha Bangera

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  Challenges during this pandemic time is inevitable. Now more than ever every team should know how to bounce back and move forward. Leaders worldwide are talking about one important behavior – being resilient. From virtual webinars, talk shows to leadership messages, and social media posts, all these communications have one thing in common i.e., building a resilient workforce. I agree that building a resilient workforce does not happen overnight. It is not easy to shift your team to become truly resilient, especially during this time when challenges are even harder. So, what do we do it? How do we build and motivate our teams? Well, the good news is that resiliency is just like a muscle. It can be grown every day with regular practice. Here are few tips that will help you to boost your team’s resilience during these difficult days: ·       Be more empathetic : I believe that one of the most important traits for leaders to lead is empathy. You must give...