Sunday, February 27, 2011

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Two to Three

1. Classroom: (2 classroom trainings)
  1. Performance Management(Goal setting)
  2. 1 of the following:
   1. Winfluence
   2. E1 booster program
   3. Conflict resolution
   4. Customer centricity
   5. Problem Solving
   6. Facing customer interview
   7. Assertive communication
   8. Presentation skills
2. E-learning: (3 e-learning modules)
  1. Time management
  2. Email Etiquette
  3. Meetings that matter
  4. IT security awareness (MUST)
3. Technical training:
  2 persondays in last 6 months OR
  4 persondays in last 1 year
4. KMAP level 5 or above

Shibumi Strategy

1. Koko(austerity)
#Refrain from adding what is not absolutely necessary in the first place.
2. Kanso(simplicity)
KISS(Keep it simple, stupid)
#Eliminate what doesn't matter to make more room for what does.
3. Shizen(naturalness)
To achieve a balance between being of nature, yet distinct from it - to be viewed as being without pretense, without artifice, not forced, yet intentional rather than accidental or haphazard.
#Before taking action, look for naturally occuring patterns and rhythms, and construct your ideas to fit them.
4. Yugen(subtlety)
#Leave something to the imagination by limiting information.
5. Fukinsei(Imperfection, asymmetry)
#Appreciate the beauty of natural imperfection. Leave the doors open for others to co-create with you.
6. Seijaku(stillness, quietude, solitude)
"Stand still when the hippos charge"
#Learn to quiet your mind; designate a time and place for creative solitude.
7. Datsuzoku(Break from routine)
#Re-energize your creativity by taking regular "timeouts" every 90 minutes.