Ram writes
> Guess what ? yes, I want to make the effort. :-). It was simple to quit
> and move but as some of you have pointed out, it would be the same
> everywhere, with a degree of difference. So I reversed my decision, and I
> am rejuvenating myself.
> But as I pointed earlier, I am taking on lesser weight. I want to see
> small continuous improvements, rather than going for bust every time.
Ram, I read an excellent book a couple of years ago entitled "Real-Time
Strategy." One of the authors lives nearby, and knew my dad, so I bought
the book more out of kindness than initial interest.
In it the authors describe was they call "strategic improvisation," and
"high-frequency strategies." It goes something like this:
Strategic improvisation is the continuous, rapid firing of strategic
thrusts as the company moves toward a strategic direction. It basically
is the theory of the small win. Instead of hitting a home run every time,
just worry about getting on base.
I've incorporated this theory into my corporate life, and find it to be
much more rewarding than worrying about whether or not I'll have the
ability/opportunity to bring about sweeping (and albeit much needed)
changes. Really helped my attitude.
"By small and simple things, great things are brought to pass."
Good luck,
--Benjamin B. Compton ("Ben") | email: bcompton@novell.com Novell, GroupWare Support Quality Manager | fax: (801) 222-6991
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