1. Opting for an extended vacation proved to be a wise decision. Unlike our pre-pandemic, week-long retreats, the additional days allowed for a deeper sense of relaxation. My smart ring’s data corroborated this, showing a significant uptick in my recovery and sleep quality in the latter part of the trip. 2. Given the year’s tumultuous nature, with the stress of buying and selling property, it’s become clear that...
Read MoreLately, I have made a conscious effort to explore how to relinquish control over what is beyond my grasp – from my inner life, family, and community to the wider world and including my professional life. This inner journey of releasing what is not in my control allows me to operate with increased calmness, clarity, focus, and opens me to a deeper sense of purpose. For example, the constant barrage of negative news and social...
Read MoreMapping out and improving both business processes and an individual’s health require a systematic and strategic approach to achieve desired outcomes. In the world of business, this means identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks in existing processes, streamlining workflows to enhance productivity, and implementing innovative technological solutions to drive sustainable growth. Similarly, mapping out an individual’s...
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The way we work will be forever changed. Will you work from home more often? Working from home can save your life. Do not get me wrong, I enjoy going into the office and having social contact with people. I also commuted into the office to run workshops over the past year. When I facilitate a Digital Design Conceptual workshop or Digital Transformation Mapping session, I like close and immediate collaboration. All this will change for...
Read MoreLast year I remotely managed five Digital Transformation projects at the same time. Most were Global and I facilitated five Steering Committees as well. Even if I was in the office, I still managed all the projects remotely. With a decent Wi-Fi connection and a quiet place, I could have done this on a beach! Of course, this has all changed now. The one exception was running business process mapping workshops. I prefer to do that in...
Read MoreI learned about power and influence in the workplace years ago. I was a Senior Buyer at the time in a large Aerospace company, when all of a sudden I inherited a new boss (from the outside). He was about 8 years younger (around 28 years old) than I was. The odd part was that my current boss was doing a great job, but he was basically forced out of his position (to make room for my new boss) and politely asked to take a leadership...
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