Consultant Tools

The Great Mental Models – Book Summary

Nothing is better than reading a book and share it with others through summaries. This blog post focuses on a book about mental models of thinking. It is interesting book that tackles the thinking models we are using in our day-to-day decisions and judgment upon actions and situations around us. Most of us are following...

Brief Guide for Running Meetings

A Short Guide for Running Meetings

Recently meetings are getting more and more bad reputation of time-wasting and unproductive business action. Below guide is a brief advice to make meetings more effective and regain control of your calendar. 1. Keep the meeting as small as possible. No more than seven people Of course, there is no magic number. Though research does not point to a...

How to Use RACI Matrix Effectively

Definition: A RACI matrix, also known as Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), describes the participation by various roles in completing tasks or deliverables for a business process. It is especially useful in clarifying roles and responsibilities in cross-functional processes. RACI Explained in Brief: [one_fourth] Responsible (R) "The Doer" Person who completes a particular process step or leads team who do it.[/one_fourth][one_fourth]...

Why Reading is Protecting Us from Extinction!

 I cannot describe the importance of reading for professionals in normal words. I will just borrow the below quote: Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.  -Charles W. Elio- Reading is a major source stream of education over history. Books are...

Effective Management Techniques: Episode 2 – Root Cause Analysis

Many of us heard or read about root cause analysis without really putting this technique into action. The root cause analysis is used whenever problems encountered. Either those problems: business growth issues, cash flow issues, system incidents, people performance related, or even personal issues. 5-Why's Technique for Root Cause Analysis One of the techniques used to reach roots is the 5-WHY's method....

Book Summary and Review: Stories That Move Mountains- Storytelling and Visual Design for Persuasive Presentations

Stories That Move Mountains: Storytelling and Visual Design for Persuasive Presentations by Martin Sykes My rating: 5 of 5 stars The book is great in terms of layout and content. It tackles the subject of preparing persuasive presentations. However, I can find it fit in area of change management as well. The CAST method is explained...

How-to Guide to Start Mind Mapping

Mind mapping is one of the best ways to capture your thoughts and bring them to life in visual form. Beyond just note-taking, though, mind maps can help you become more creative, remember more, and solve problems more effectively. Whether you're new to mind maps or just want a refresher, here's all you need...