Will be back on the 31st

Dec 18, 2009 | 0 comments |
It's time for my vacation- so while I step out to look for ideas for next year; I will soon be back for the year ending tradition on the 31st this month.

Till then, here is some good reading and thanks to @projectshrink for sharing the link.

Enjoy!


Blog Traditions

Dec 16, 2009 | | 0 comments |
We are creating traditions here.

In the blog I mean. Last year I had this interview and since then I have met more people interviewed them and learnt from them.

So, this year I wanted to continue with the tradition- I have sent emails to all those who have interviewed this year for the blog and those whom I would love to interview for next year.

So, this year the interview will be fun, some light hearted talk to help you step into the next year with hope, passion and interest for project management.



My favorite posts of the year

Dec 14, 2009 | 0 comments |
This year has been fabulous, I have been through some of my personal highs and lows and am doing ok.

Being a blogger is hard, seriously there are tough days on what to write next, how to make it better than yesterday and is the blog improving ? Because, if you don't change, your blog doesn't either.

There's nothing so directly related to you than your blog. It's your story and your narration.

So, this year enjoy the fun and your blessings and may be its time to get your own blog.

Here are some of my favorites:
Enjoy your Monday!

When to say - NO

Its all white outside and looks pretty until you have to go out and thats when you know all things pretty might not be the reality.

If you are new to your organization or department, what are you facing? Is it cold or warm?

Do you have problems keeping up with your work? Are you saying "yes" to everything and seem to overburdened with the work? I personally have this problem of saying yes. I always think I can learn so much more and commit. What happens is by the end of the day/week, you still have more to do. It never ends.

To learn when to say "NO" and stop right there might be a good idea, honestly am yet to learn and execute it. So, we can learn this together.

Here's how to not work the hardest and yet be the team favorite and when the time comes, how should you negotiate.

Taking breaks and once in a while "work from home" if your policies allow is great, because you can just relax, watch the snow, put on some good music and work. More than often working from home is so much more productive because you can simply cut the unwanted noise and focus on the required. Learn to handle busy-ness.


Dress your part

Let me just say this, people take you for who you are on the message you send. Sometimes, more than often it's the dress you wear that does the talking.

Even in the most casual of environments, dressing your part helps. Look for guidelines in the employee manual and just observe. If you are just stepping in, here are few things you should keep in mind:

  • Maintain a clean line when you dress
  • Clean washed hair is expected
  • Use make up but don't overdo it
  • Mind the strength of the perfume
  • Keep your nails clean and filed
  • Use a nice pen if possible at least when meeting clients
  • Even if you are not co-ordinating shoes with your tie or handbag, keep neutral shades for everyday work use.
  • Your business cards should be kept in card holders, so you are not fumbling for them when required
  • When buying shoes with heels, make sure they are not so high that you cant walk straight
  • Neutral and lighter shades are the best bet, if you like something bright, pair it with black or khaki, it always tones down the brightness.
  • Use V-neck sweaters- it shows your shirt collars and looks better than round neck ones.
The list is endless, at least you can create your own now, on what you need for everyday.