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The Softer Side of Building ProductsLooking Back
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What Evolution taught me ?Ten Points of View
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POV 1 : Can do Will do
‣ We were right. We were horribly wrong
‣ Sustained Insanity
‣ Possibility thinking
‣ No obstacle was insurmountable
‣ No competition was scary. True then, True now and True ever
Steady ships stay at the port
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POV 2 : Progressive Elaboration
‣ Change is the only constant
‣ Ambiguity and uncertainty are inevitable
‣ Mid course correction is acceptable
‣ Focus on continuous improvement
If you are creating the future, then possibly you can predict it
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POV 3 : Delayed Gratification
‣ Sale is complete only when cash is at the bank
‣ Understanding Done
‣ Confidence Measured
‣ Helps to beat your own benchmarks
Not yet Not yet
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POV 4 : Screw but Recover
‣ Overcome the fear of failure
‣ Systems human or otherwise are built for resilience
‣ Choose progress over perpetual deliberation
‣ Avoid analysis paralysis
‣ Own up, cleanup and Move on
Failure is as good a teacher as success and probably a better teacher as well
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POV 5 : Count your Time
‣ Productivity is proportional to the usage of time
‣ Be a master of your time
‣ Start tracking it. You will be pleasantly surprised
‣ Cut of impediments gently or otherwise
Your time is non-negotiable. Make it count.
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POV 6 : Look within
‣ Trust your instincts but substantiate with data
‣ Guilty until proved innocent
‣ The other side is not a moron
‣ Field makes you humble
‣ Avoid ‘It works here or it works in my machine syndrome’
The sooner the better. Do not delay the obvious.
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POV 7 : Continuous Learning – A necessity
‣ Being aware
‣ Getting to ‘T’ skill
‣ Learning by walking around
‣ Learning by intention
‣ Willing to challenge and change the status quo
‣ Personal growth radar
Sharpening the axe is not an option
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POV 8 : Listening makes the difference
‣ Denial Syndrome – Can’t possibly be right
‣ Seeing is believing
‣ Opportunities in things left unsaid
‣ Takes time to erase a first impression
‣ Ideas are everywhere with everyone
Seek to understand
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POV 9 : Know your tools
‣ Learn Scripting (Old is still gold)
‣ Have some favorites but do not hesitate to switch to something new
‣ Search internal and external. Somewhere someone has possibly figured it out
‣ Share and Advocate usage
You are as good as them
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POV 10 : Find a mentor and support group
‣ Love them. Hate them. But have them and trust them.
‣ Makes for easier navigation
‣ Relieves the stress
‣ Keep you honest
‣ Build an Interdependent culture
Mother, Father, Guru, God
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RecapSummary
‣ Can do Will do
‣ Progressive Elaboration
‣ Look within
‣ Screw-up but Recover
‣ Count your time
‣ Delayed Gratification
‣ Continuous Learning – A Necessity
‣ Listening makes the difference
‣ Know your tools
‣ Find a mentor and support group
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Finally! It is not just about products. It is always about people, people and people. They make the
difference.
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Remember to Have Fun
