Back in 1974, I was a young Captain then, posted to a Unit located in High Altitude. My Signal Company consisted of detachments providing wireless communications to combat elements all along the border in Central Himalayan range. There were a few men at the Headquarters (HQs) also who manned telephone exchange and provided local telephone […]
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Do not be a Perfectionist. Just do it.
During my Army service , I had observed that some of my colleagues who assumed themselves to be perfectionist were in fact procrastinating over almost everything. They would endlessly wait to undertake any job; hold meetings and brain storming sessions over a topic for days together and barely came up with a perfect solution. They detested […]
What is on my mind?
Face Book keeps asking you, ” What is on your mind?” I think, it is a very complex question and extremely difficult if not impossible to answer. Blessed are those who exactly know as to “What is on their mind?” Speaking for self, I often get confused on the subject; at best I put down […]
Non Decision Leadership – Experiences from Army Service
Once a Senior Officer advised me, ” If you wish to succeed in Life, always play safe. Do not give instant decisions; remember less you work, less mistakes you make. In an environment of Zero Error Syndrome, it is better that you lie low, mark your time and move on.” Such a philosophy is fine for […]
ÉLAN: A Management Perspective.”
1. ÉLAN is adapted from a French word which implies; Enthusiastic vigorous and liveliness coupled with a distinctive style of functioning. Having been through rigours of Army life for 38 years, I have had the opportunity to serve under various commanders who were military leaders in their distinctive style. I learnt good and practical management […]
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