In Skills Arena, the Soft Sharpens the Hard!
The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said, Peter Drucker Hard skills are the core skills required for any job or role. Usually hard skills are acquired through academic or formal studies. Hard skills are the minimum conditions required by employers for any job (although it does not guarantee that...
Hiring Decision: Who Would You Choose, Theory or Practice?
“The key for us, number one, has always been hiring very smart people.”, Bill Gates In hiring a new team member, there is a debate about the degree of importance of having theoretical background compared to practical experience. Theoretical background is gained through academic education, formal training, self-studies and preparations related to certifications. While practice...
How Others See You? Create Your Personal Brand
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." George Bernhard Shaw Branding is distinguishing something, e.g., commodity, service, or product, through use of sign, symbol, design, or behavior. Branding is very common commercially, but not so common on individual level. In current crowded business markets, it is good to have or create your...
At the Door of a New Year! We Ask: Are We Lazy Creatures?!
"To reach a port, we must sail—Sail, not tie at anchor—Sail, not drift.", Franklin Roosevelt This is a haunting question. There is a plenty of evidence about human beings laziness compared to other creatures on the planet! I believe that the statement that “we are lazy creatures” is true to some extent and varies from one...
Need for Speed! Increase your Productivity
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” Paul J. Meyer It is very important to learn the secrets of increasing productivity. Time is the most valuable asset in this life. Proper utilization of time (or this asset) you can get any other...
Do not Bother Me with Much Thinking! – Usability Engineering Essentials
"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works", Steve Jobs I have long time since my last post. More sharpened time management techniques are required here! Since long time, since early days of college, I am thinking about good design. I am fond of good design of anything...