Friday, 5 March 2010

UNIVERSITIES IN UK

UK has some leading educational institutions of the world. Get to know more about them.

Click here for the web site links for the following universities

Anglia Polytechnic University

Aston University

American InterContinental University - London

Birkbeck College, University of London

Bournemouth University

British Institute in Paris, University of London

Brunel University

Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College

Cardiff University

Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design

City University

Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London

Coventry University

Cranfield University

De Montfort University Leicester

European School of Economics

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow School of Art

Goldsmiths College, University of London

Heriot-Watt University

Heythrop College, University of London

Huron University USA in London

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London

Imperial College School of Medicine

Institue of Historical Research, University of London

Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London

Institute of Classical Studies, University of London

Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London

Institute of Education, University of London

Institute of Germanic Studies, University of London

Institute of Latin American Studies, University of London

Keele University

King's College London, University of London

Kingston University

Leeds Metropolitan University

Liverpool Hope University College

Liverpool John Moores University

London Business School

London Guildhall University

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

Loughborough University

Middlesex University

Napier University

Nottingham Trent University

Open University

Oxford Brookes University

Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London

Richmond University - The American International University in London

Roehampton University of Surrey

Royal Academy of Music, University of London

Royal College of Art

Royal College of Music, University of London

Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College

Saint George's Hospital Medical School, University of London

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

School of Pharmacy, University of London

School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London

Sheffield Hallam University

South Bank University

Staffordshire University

Thames Valley University

The Manchester Metropolitan University

The Queen's University Belfast

The Robert Gordon University

Trinity College Carmarthen

Trinity College of Music

United Medical and Dental Schools, University of London

University College London, University of London

University College Northampton

University College Worcester

University of Aberdeen

University of Abertay Dundee

University of Bath

University of Birmingham

University of Bradford

University of Brighton

University of Bristol

University of Buckingham

University of Cambridge

University of Central England in Birmingham

University of Central Lancashire

University of Derby

University of Dundee

University of Durham

University of East Anglia

University of East London

University of Edinburgh

University of Essex

University of Exeter

University of Glamorgan

University of Glasgow

University of Gloucestershire

University of Greenwich

University of Hertfordshire

University of Huddersfield

University of Hull

University of Kent at Canterbury

University of Lancaster

University of Leeds

University of Leicester

University of Lincolnshire and Humberside

University of Liverpool

University of London

University of Luton

University of Manchester

University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology

University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

University of North London

University of Northumbria at Newcastle

University of Nottingham

University of Oxford

University of Paisley

University of Plymouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Reading

University of Salford

University of Sheffield

University of Southampton

University of St. Andrews

University of Stirling

University of Strathclyde

University of Sunderland

University of Surrey

University of Sussex

University of Teesside

University of the West of England, Bristol

University of Ulster

University of Wales

University of Wales College of Medicine

University of Wales College, Newport

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

University of Wales, Aberystwyth

University of Wales, Bangor

University of Wales, Lampeter

University of Wales, Swansea

University of Warwick

University of Westminster

University of Wolverhampton

University of York

Warburg Institute, University of London

Wimbledon School of Art

Wye College, University of London

Click here for the web site links for the above universities
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World Education Directory

Welcome to World Education Directory!

With the globalization and improved travel infrastructure, more and more students especially from the developing world are going abroad to pursue studies on topics of their choice from the leading institutions of the world. At the same time choosing and pursuing a right career has become extremely difficult in these changing times. Selecting and then applying to a foreign university from another country may seem exciting, but is also challenging.

We help you in Identifying appropriate course/institution suited to each of you and also a direct link to all the leading colleges of the world, whereby you can judge on your own which is best suited for you.

Visit the Directory on the Worlds Leading educational institutions
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Where to Study in India

India with its second largest Higher Education system in the world, comprising of about 298 Universities and about 12000 Colleges including world class institutions of repute like Indian Institute of Management, Indian Institutes of Technology, Regional Engineering Colleges/ National Institutes of Technology and many other institutions offering courses in the most happening areas of the world like Information Technology, Management, Hospitality, Medicine, etc., is fast emerging as a leading destination for Higher Education in the world..

Education Directory

Visit - Thousands of institutions in India listed here...click here
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Monday, 25 February 2008

Toll Free Numbers in India

Airlines
Indian Airlines - 1800 180 1407
Jet Airways - 1800 22 5522
SpiceJet - 1800 180 3333
Air India -- 1800 22 7722
KingFisher - 1800 180 0101

Banks
ABN AMRO - 1800 11 2224
Canara Bank - 1800 44 6000
Citibank - 1800 44 2265
Corporatin Bank - 1800 443 555
Development Credit Bank - 1800 22 5769
HDFC Bank - 1800 227 227
ICICI Bank - 1800 333 499
ICICI Bank NRI - 1800 22 4848
IDBI Bank - 1800 11 6999
Indian Bank - 1800 425 1400
ING Vysya - 1800 44 9900
Kotak Mahindra Bank - 1800 22 6022
Lord Krishna Bank - 1800 11 2300
Punjab National Bank - 1800 122 222
State Bank of India - 1800 44 1955
Syndicate Bank - 1800 44 6655

Automobiles
Mahindra Scorpio - 1800 22 6006
Maruti - 1800 111 515
Tata Motors - 1800 22 5552
Windshield Experts - 1800 11 3636

Computers/IT
Adrenalin - 1800 444 445
AMD - 1800 425 6664
Apple Computers - 1800 444 683
Canon - 1800 333 366
Cisco Systems - 1800 221 777
Compaq - HP - 1800 444 999
Data One Broadband - 1800 424 1800
Dell - 1800 444 026
Epson - 1800 44 0011
eSys - 3970 0011
Genesis Tally Academy - 1800 444 888
HCL - 1800 180 8080
IBM - 1800 443 333
Lexmark - 1800 22 4477
Marshal's Point - 1800 33 4488
Microsoft - 1800 111 100
Microsoft Virus Update - 1901 333 334
Seagate - 1800 180 1104
Symantec - 1800 44 5533
TVS Electronics - 1800 444 566
WeP Peripherals - 1800 44 6446
Wipro - 1800 333 312
xerox - 1800 180 1225
Zenith - 1800 222 004

Indian Railway General Enquiry 131
Indian Railway Central Enquiry 131
Indian Railway Reservation 131
Indian Railway Railway Reservation Enquiry 1345,1335,1330
Indian Railway Centralised Railway Enquiry 1330/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9

Couriers/Packers & Movers
ABT Courier - 1800 44 8585
AFL Wizz - 1800 22 9696
Agarwal Packers & Movers - 1800 11 4321
Associated Packers P Ltd - 1800 21 4560
DHL - 1800 111 345
FedEx - 1800 22 6161
Goel Packers & Movers - 1800 11 3456
UPS - 1800 22 7171

Home Appliances
Aiwa/Sony - 1800 11 1188
Anchor Switches - 1800 22 7979
Blue Star - 1800 22 2200
Bose Audio - 1800 11 2673
Bru Coffee Vending Machines - 1800 44 7171
Daikin Air Conditioners - 1800 444 222
DishTV - 1800 12 3474
Faber Chimneys - 1800 21 4595
Godrej - 1800 22 5511
Grundfos Pumps - 1800 33 4555
LG - 1901 180 9999
Philips - 1800 22 4422
Samsung - 1800 113 444
Sanyo - 1800 11 0101
Voltas - 1800 33 4546
WorldSpace Satellite Radio - 1800 44 5432

Investments/ Finance
CAMS - 1800 44 2267
Chola Mutual Fund - 1800 22 2300
Easy IPO's - 3030 5757
Fidelity Investments - 1800 180 8000
Franklin Templeton Fund - 1800 425 4255
J M Morgan Stanley - 1800 22 0004
Kotak Mutual Fund - 1800 222 626
LIC Housing Finance - 1800 44 0005
SBI Mutual Fund - 1800 22 3040
Sharekhan - 1800 22 7500
Tata Mutual Fund - 1800 22 0101

Travel
Club Mahindra Holidays - 1800 33 4539
Cox & Kings - 1800 22 1235
God TV Tours - 1800 442 777
Kerala Tourism - 1800 444 747
Kumarakom Lake Resort - 1800 44 5030
Raj Travels & Tours - 1800 22 9900
Sita Tours - 1800 111 911
SOTC Tours - 1800 22 3344
Himadri Tours - 01412719125

Healthcare
Best on Health - 1800 11 8899
Dr Batras - 1800 11 6767
GlaxoSmithKline - 1800 22 8797
Johnson & Johnson - 1800 22 8111
Kaya Skin Clinic - 1800 22 5292
LifeCell - 1800 44 5323
Manmar Technologies - 1800 33 4420
Pfizer - 1800 442 442
Roche Accu-Chek - 1800 11 45 46
Rudraksha - 1800 21 4708
Varilux Lenses - 1800 44 8383
VLCC - 1800 33 1262


Insurance
AMP Sanmar - 1800 44 2200
Aviva - 1800 33 2244
Bajaj Allianz - 1800 22 5858
Chola MS General Insurance - 1800 44 5544
HDFC Standard Life - 1800 227 227
LIC - 1800 33 4433
Max New York Life - 1800 33 5577
Royal Sundaram - 1800 33 8899
SBI Life Insurance - 1800 22 9090

Hotel Reservations
GRT Grand - 1800 44 5500
InterContinental Hotels Group - 1800 111 000
Marriott - 1800 22 0044
Sarovar Park Plaza - 1800 111 222
Taj Holidays - 1800 111 825

Teleshoppin
Asian Sky Shop - 1800 22 1800
Jaipan Teleshoppe - 1800 11 5225
Tele Brands - 1800 11 8000
VMI Teleshopping - 1800 447 777
WWS Teleshopping - 1800 220 777

Others
Domino's Pizza - 1800 111 123

Cell Phones
BenQ - 1800 22 08 08
Bird CellPhones - 1800 11 7700
Motorola MotoAssist - 1800 11 1211
Nokia - 3030 3838
Sony Ericsson - 390
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Friday, 22 February 2008

Don't Take Your Life for Granted

Here is an interesting story which we can relate in our daily lives.
A must read ... please take time and read it ..... once.

A long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered.

Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible.

Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself."

The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition.

We neglect our health, time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love.

One day when we look back , we will realize that we don't really need that much, but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed.

Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition.
Life is definitely not about work! Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.

Life is a balance of Work and Play, Family and Personal time.

You have to decide how you want to balance your Life. Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts.

Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the whole aim of human existence.

So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature.

Life is fragile,

Life is short.

Do not take Life for granted.

Live a balanced life style and enjoy Life to its fullest before it is too late.

"People in the process of earning a living should not forget to live"

Have a joyful day .. full of life.
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Let Go - The Ego

There was once a learned scientist after a lot of practice and efforts developed a formula and learned the art of reproducing himself. He did it so perfectly that it was impossible to tell the reproduction from the original. Thus was successsful in his formula.

One day while doing his research realized that the Angel of Death was searching for him. In order to remain immortal he reproduced a dozen copies of himself. The reproduction was so meticulous that all of them looked exactly like him. Now when this Angel of death came down, he was at a loss to know which of the thirteen before him was the original scientist, and confused, he left them all alone and returned back to heaven.

But, not for long, for being an expert in human nature, the Angel came up with a clever idea. He said to the scientist addressing all thirteen of them, "Sir, you must be a genius to have succeeded in making such perfect reproduction formula of yourself. However, I have discovered a flaw in your work, just one tiny little flaw."

The scientist immediately jumped out and shouted, "Impossible! Where is the flaw?" "Right here" said the Angel, as he picked up the scientist from among the reproductions and carried him off.

The whole purpose of the scientist and his formula of reproduction failed as he could not control his pride and lost his life.

So check out friends, while your Knowledge and Skills takes you to the top of the ladder and make you successful, but the three letter word "EGO" will pull you down immediately. Let go your Ego.

Now, Let us ponder on some of our Ego too?

Do I have it?
What is it about?
Why do I have it?
What purpose does it solve?
Whom does or will it affect?
What consequence can it have within your organization/team/colleagues?
What consequence can it have within your family and its members?
How will your relationship get affected because of it?
Do I know people or situations or events where people have fallen because of their ego? What can I learn from it?
How can I overcome it?
What do I need to do to "Let go – The Ego"?
Friends please do share your learning from the above and learn from it.
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Friday, 1 February 2008

WHY EMPLOYEES LEAVE ORGANISATIONS ?

WHY EMPLOYEES LEAVE ORGANISATIONS ? - Azim Premji, CEO- Wipro

Every company faces the problem of people leaving the company for better pay or profile.

Early this year, Mark, a senior software designer, got an offer from a prestigious international firm to work in its India operations developing specialized software. He was thrilled by the offer.

He had heard a lot about the CEO. The salary was great. The company had all the right systems in place employee-friendly human resources (HR) policies, a spanking new office,and the very best technology,even a canteen that served superb food.

Twice Mark was sent abroad for training. "My learning curve is the sharpest it's ever been," he said soon after he joined.

Last week, less than eight months after he joined, Mark walked out of the job.

Why did this talented employee leave ?

Arun quit for the same reason that drives many good people away.

The answer lies in one of the largest studies undertaken by the Gallup Organization. The study surveyed over a million employees and 80,000 managers and was published in a book called "First Break All The Rules". It came up with this surprising finding:

If you're losing good people, look to their immediate boss ..Immediate boss is the reason people stay and thrive in an organization. And he 's the reason why people leave. When people leave they take knowledge,experienc e and contacts with them, straight to the competition.

"People leave managers not companies," write the authors Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman.

Mostly manager drives people away?

HR experts say that of all the abuses, employees find humiliation the most intolerable. The first time, an employee may not leave,but a thought has been planted. The second time, that thought gets strengthened. The third time, he looks for another job.

When people cannot retort openly in anger, they do so by passive aggression. By digging their heels in and slowing down. By doing only what they are told to do and no more. By omitting to give the boss crucial information. Dev says: "If you work for a jerk, you basically want to get him into trouble. You don 't have your heart and soul in the job."

Different managers can stress out employees in different ways - by being too controlling, too suspicious,too pushy, too critical, but they forget that workers are not fixed assets, they are free agents. When this goes on too long, an employee will quit - often over a trivial issue.
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Monday, 14 January 2008

Brains !!!!!!!

SIt was a sports stadium.

Eight Children were standing on the track to participate in the running event.

* Ready! * Steady! * Bang!!!

With the sound of Toy pistol , all eight girls started running .

Hardly have they covered ten to fifteen steps , one of the smaller girls slipped and fell down , due to bruises and pain she started crying.

When other seven girls heard this sound, stopped running, stood for a while and turned back , they all ran back to the place where the girl fell down.

One among them bent, picked and kissed the girl gently and enquired ' Now pain must have reduced' . All seven girls lifted the fallen girl , pacified her, two of them held the girl firmly and they all seven joined hands together and walked together and reached the winning post.

Officials were shocked. Clapping of thousands of spectators filled the stadium. Many eyes were filled with tears and perhaps it had reached the GOD even!

YES. This happened in Hyderabad [INDIA], recently!

The sport was conducted by National Institute of Mental Health.

All these special girls had come to participate in this event and they are spastic children.

Yes, they were mentally retarded Challenged .


What did they teach this world?

Teamwork?
Humanity?
Equality among all?????

Successful people help others who are slow in learning so that they are not felt far behind. This is really a great message... spread it!


We can't do this ever because we have brains!!!!!!!!!
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Tuesday, 8 January 2008

LATEST ICC RULES

(1) Ricky Ponting – (THE TRULY GENUINE CRICKETER OF THE CRICKET ERA AND
WHOSE INTEGRITY SHOULD NOT BE DOUBTED) should be considered as the FOURTH
UMPIRE. As per the new rules, FOURTH UMPIRE decision is final and will over
ride any decisions taken by any other umpires. ON-FIELD umpires can seek
the assistance of RICKY PONTING even if he is not on the field. This rule
is to be made, so that every team should understand the importance of the
FOURTH UMPIRE.

(2) While AUSTRALIAN TEAM is bowling, If the ball flies anywhere close
to the AUSTRALIAN FIELDER(WITHIN 5 metre distance), the batsman is to be
considered OUT irrelevant of whether the catch was taken cleanly or
grassed. Any decision for further clarification should be seeked from the
FOURTH UMPIRE. This is made to ensure that the cricket is played with
SPORTIVE SPIRIT by all the teams.

(3) While BATTING, AUSTRALIAN players will wait for the ON-FIELD UMPIRE
decisions only (even if the catch goes to the FIFTH SLIP as the ball might
not have touched the bat). Each AUSTRALIAN batsman has to be out FOUR TIMES
(minimum) before he can return to the pavilion. In case of THE CRICKETER
WITH INTEGRITY, this can be higher.

(4) UMPIRES should consider a huge bonus if an AUSTRALIAN player scores
a century. Any wrong decisions can be ignored as they will be paid huge
bonus and will receive the backing of the AUSTRALIAN team and board.

(5) All AUSTRALIAN players are eligible to keep commenting about all
players on the field and the OPPONENT TEAM should never comment as they
will be spoiling the spirit of the AUSTRALIAN team. Any comments made in
any other language are to be considered as RACIALISM only.

(6) MATCH REFREE decisions will be taken purely on the AUSTRALIAN TEAM
advices only. Player views from the other teams decisions will not be
considered for hearing. MATCH REFREES are to be given huge bonus if this
rule is implemented.

(7) NO VISITING TEAM should plan to win in AUSTRALIA. This is to ensure
that the sportive spirit of CRICKET is maintained.

(8) THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE: If any bowler gets RICKY PONTING - "THE
UNDISPUTED CRICKETER WITH INTEGTIRY IN THE GAME OF CRICKET" more than twice
in a series, he will be banned for the REST OF THE SERIES. This is to
ensure that the best batsman/Captain will be played to break records and
create history in the game of CRICKET.

These rules will clarify better to the all teams VISITING AUSTRALIA.
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Monday, 17 December 2007

Younsters or oldsters - Which is best

Why do we call perosns young or old because of the notion we have been taught to think that old is useless and young can perform well. Anyone who talks about the difference has to evaluate the strengths and weakness each group has in an organisation , and arrive at whether younsters are better or oldsters are better. I think we should banish this thought altogeher.

We cannot run an organization solely with yougsters or solely with oldsters. We need motley of both the groups, allocating activities to get rsults from both the groups. No individual gets into an organisation with treasure of experinece. Experience gained in one organisation is taken to another organiztion to survive and succeed. Experience also depends on variety of factors, and the more important is exposure to multifarious tasks and not stereotyped ones.

Whilst youngsters work hand in hand with oldsters, they get a chance to have hands-on experience, and when the oldsters leave or resign, the youngsters are well groomed to replace. Mind you, mental maturity does come age and exposure, exosure not only to problems but to people as well, and people of all hues.

Telling the old to listen to the youngsters or telling the youngsters to listen to the oldsters, is not motivation. Motivation comes in different shapes and sizes, and each organization has to work out what is best suited to their managers, youngsters and oldsters alike. Motivation done properly and thoughtfully, will propel everyone to function to the best of his or her ability. Motivation is meant to manage the compnay; motivation is not meant to divide the groups through words!

What matters is contribution to the growth of the company, whether one is in his or her 20s or in his or her 50s. Tatas allowed employees to work beyond the age of retirement. Irani, Russy Mody served the company upto 75 years.
The other day I heard soneone in BPO say that he was having a chat with an American who was 75 years old. He joined the company at 25, and he is still serving well. Donald Trump employs many oldsters, one among, a lady, is 82 years.

Warren Buffet, in his 70`s now, is looking for a replacement for the past three years. He is unable to find one in the age group of 40 and less; but decided to recruit four persons in his place, as he wanted to retire from his occupation.
He interviewed many in the age group of 30 and 40 but none was found suitable to replace him.

Even in family owned companies, the youngsters are not alloed to be at the helm of the company. They are asked to learn the ropes before they are ready to take on bigger challanges.
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Friday, 14 December 2007

Best Poem of 2006 - UN

Nominated by UN as the best Poem of 2006 - Written by an African Kid

When I born, I black

When I grow up, I black

When I go in Sun, I black

When I scared, I black

When I sick, I black

And when I die, I still black

And you white fellow

When you born, you pink

When you grow up, you white

When you go in sun, you red

When you cold, you blue

When you scared, you yellow

When you sick, you green

And when you die, you grey


And you calling me colored??
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Forced Ranking

Hillary and Tenzing were like two wheels of a bicycle. The front
wheel got there first, but not because it was superior.

When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team
confidence, excellence becomes a reality. (Joe Paterno)

No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.
(Charles Dickens)

Since I have no craving for the fruits of actions, actions do not
contaminate me. (Bhagwadgita)

One never notices what has been done: One can only see what remains
to be done. (Marie Curie)

Beware so long as you live, of judging people by appearances. (Jacob
Braude)

Men judge more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and
few can feel. Everyone sees what you appear to be, few really know
what you are. (Niccolo Machiavelli)

All that is gold does not glitter: not all that wander are lost: The
old that is strong does not wither; Deep roots are not reached by the
frost. (JRR Tolkien)

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly
recognizes genius. (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Only a mediocre person is always at his best. (Somerset Maugham)

Let us realize that the privilege to work is a gift, the power to
work is a blessing, the love of work is success. (David O Mckay)

I dont care what people think of me; that is something I cannot
control. What is important is what I think of myself. I always
believe that one should never fall in ones own eyes. (Priya
Tendulkar)

Rather fail with honour than succeed by fraud. (Sophocles)

It is better to deserve honours and not have them, than to have them
and not deserve them. (Mark Twain)

Dignity consists not in possessing honours, but in the consciousness
that we deserve them. (Aristotle)

This system encourages a culture where the ultimate goal is getting a good
appraisal, where all that matters is to make an impression with the
presentation, being like-minded, knowing the right people, tact,
(sycophancy, yes-man-ship, apple-polishing, etc are the bad words). The
satisfaction of working to the best of ones ability is actually most
important.

A strong advocate of Forced Ranking may justify that all of us are not
equal, just as the five fingers of the hand are not equal, but only a
person familiar with Karate knows the importance of the little finger in
making a fist to deliver an effective punch. Similarly, each individual
brings unique talents to the team and enriches it in ways that cannot be
quantified, as long as all are engaged- which is the major challenge for
the leadership.

Training is for animals, and Learning is for humans, so why must the
Carrot and Stick approach be used with humans?

Newton discovered gravity when he was lying under an apple tree. Similarly
Archimedes discovered specific gravity when he was in a bathtub and came
out shouting Eureka. These discoveries were unthinkable had they been
working for the next appraisal.

I once had to decide whether a candidate was fit to join Special Forces
or not. He had passed all tests with distinction and I thought he was fit,
enthusiastic and suitable. But when I mentioned this to my team of
instructors, they sighed and said it was OK if I thought so, but they had a
very different view; the Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Instructors said
that they always found the individual making some excuses; the
Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Instructors said that this individual flatly
refused to follow their instructions. He conserved his energy to impress
only me. He worked only under supervision, when he knew that he was in the
spotlight and his efforts were being observed by the person who mattered,
thus he was unsuitable for small team Special Forces operations where
team-spirit, trust, integrity and reliability are of utmost importance.
Small Team Special Forces operations are recognized as extremely effective.

We need to choose between encouraging formation of Islands of Excellence
and helping create a sea of Excellence
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Thursday, 13 December 2007

Breaking Your Glass Ceiling

Some drops for your bucket...... .

Reaching for the Top with Everyday Tools

Do you feel that you've gone as far as you can with your current
employer? Despite knowing that you have much more potential, is
there a limit to where "people like you" can go in your organization?

If so, you've hit what's known as the "glass ceiling." This is the
point at which you can clearly see the next level of promotion –
yet, despite your best effort, an invisible barrier seems to stop
you from proceeding.

Traditionally, the glass ceiling was a concept applied to women and
some minorities. It was very hard, if not impossible, for them to
reach upper management positions. No matter how qualified or
experienced, they simply were not given opportunities to further
advance their careers.

Today, there are many more women and minorities in powerful
positions. However, the glass ceiling is still very real. And it's
not always limited to gender or race.

Have you been pushed up against a glass ceiling? This can happen for
many different reasons. Are you too much the champion of change? Do
you have difficulty communicating your ideas? Are you quieter and
less outgoing than the people who get promotions?

Whatever the reason, you have a choice. You can accept your
situation and be happy with looking up and not being able to touch
what you see… or you can smash the glass with purpose and
determination.

If you do, indeed, want to break through that glass, here are some
steps to take.

Identify the Key Competencies within Your Organization

Key competencies are the common skills and attributes of the people
in your company's upper levels. These skills are often tied closely
to the organization' s culture and vision.

Companies that value innovation and strive to be leaders will
probably promote individuals who are outgoing, risk takers, and not
afraid to "tell it like it is." However, if you work for a
conservative company (such as a publicly-owned utility) chances are
that top management are analytical thinkers, with a reputation for
avoiding risk and making careful decisions.

Ask yourself these questions:

What are the values of your organization?

What behaviors does your company value and reward?

What type of person is promoted?
Understand what sets your company and its leaders apart. This is the
first step toward discovering how to position yourself for a top
leadership role.
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VIPASSANA A BIG NECESSITY NOW

Hi Friends, Vipassana meditation is now became a necessity along with blessing in our life…

I think that u all know about the incident of "EURO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL"(gurgaon) where students of 8th class shoot their classmate….

Imagine guys it is really an incredible incident…8th class student is almost in his/her childhood phase but the work they did & the way in which they did…really unbelievable it seems the work of any professional killer…

But we cant say that child was wrong solely or not because he was under the pressure of the victim(killed) child who allegedly used to bully him at school…"DON'T U THINK GUYS THAT BOTH CHILDREN NEEDED PEACE OF MIND" & not only these two so many incidents happen in this country which goes unreported…

We are living in incredible INDIA, a developing country adopting western culture also "Are we adopting this?? Are we developing in this direction?? Who will take initiative to really improve everyone??" WELL THE ANSWER IS - All of us have to take initiative & to avoid such accidents & lot of other incidents which is possible by only one way "WE ALL SHOULD HAVE PEACE OF MIND SO THAT WE CAN OVERCOME OUR AGRESSION, CAN CONTROL OUR ANGER & CAN LIVE HAPPY WHICH WE CAN ACHIEVE BY EITHER MEDITATION, PRAYER, OR YOGA"

So I request u all to be aware & do aware others also & ENCOURAGE about these techniques like "VIPASSANA MEDITATION" & others so that we can get PEACE OF MIND & other benefits & can also give this priceless thing to our children.

Vipassana meditation is therefore now became NECESSITY also along with BLESSING

And after this incident I have some QUESTIONS FOR ALL PARENTS???

1. Is it correct thing to keep such weapons like GUN at a place that is approachable by child?

2. Can't we give our child an ENVIRONMENT so that s/he can discuss his/her problems with us?

3. Can't we give them QUALITY TIME so that they really think that somebody is very concerned to them?

4. Are we giving enough CARE to our child or even that much amount of care to our child that we got from our parents when we were at childhood stage?

5. Are we protecting our child from side effect of such movies & TV programs

From which our child learning all bad or such things?

TODAY'S CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE & FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY So its HIGH TIME now lets promise to our self that we all will take initiative & really make an "INCREDIBLE INDIA" which be superior among all countries in its VALUES along with other good things…
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A GREAT TEAM

The word TEAM,is used and misused& God forbid some times even abused in an organization. Team-based decisions ( some call it think tanks) or group -think, an also lead to decisions going off tangent too. And the team leader gets the boot-

There are thoughts, ideas feelings beliefs in the agenda in team building ( and at the end of the day some times it is all about "disagree to agree situations!) these are also interrelated and can contribute to enhancement of productivity in th work place.

Let us understand the life cycles of Teams.

The beginning:- it all starts with an idea which any one can generate- but needs support and action.

The Process- The birth starts with a new born team, the group starts learning and development of the idea/plan identifies the opportunity offered and the desired results of coming together.

The Experimentation - Goes to the next step - may be the adolescence stage, where every one in the TEAM starts to explore each ones roles and core competence of the group. And the best time to write down the goals and character of the group.

The Focus- Is now on being productive and the right time to start on the the clear path and directions - start meeting regularly , map and demonstrate the progress.

The Synergy- A matured team evolves, slowly the burning out manifests, and the appropriate time to induct new blood and youngsters and new members to the team.

The Success: Party time! Celebrate the results, achievements and high- performance and echo " wow !Job well done!"

(Beware- a low -performance teams- just fade away! - So put lot of teeth and muscles.)

There are several other guidelines which can be and needs widespread commitment and and every one must accept and step into a win- situation .
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Biggest hug....

Rajiv and Mona are flying to Australia for a two-week vacation to
celebrate their 40th anniversary.

Suddenly, over the public address system, the Captain announces,
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am afraid I have some very bad news. Our engines have
ceased functioning and we will attempt an emergency landing.

Luckily, I see an uncharted island below us and we should be able to land on the
beach. However, the odds are that we may never be rescued and will have to
live on the island for the rest of our lives!"

Thanks to the skill of the flight crew, the plane lands safely on the
island.

An hour later Rajiv turns to his wife and asks, "Mona, did we pay our
Rs 5 lakh cheque to ICICI Bank?"

"No, sweetheart," she responds.

Rajiv, still shaken from the crash landing, then asks, "Mona, did we
pay for our ICICI Bank Master card yet?"

"Oh no! I'm sorry. I forgot to send the cheque," she says.

"One last thing, Mona. Did you remember to send cheque for the auto
loan to them too this month?" he asks.

"Oh, forgive me, Rajiv," begged Mona. "I didn't send that too, either."

Rajiv grabs her and gave her the biggest hug in 40 years. Mona pulls
away and asks him, "So, why did you hug me?"
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Rajiv answers, "They'll find us!"
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Weakness is Strength

An excellent piece to ponder upon!!

A 10-year-old boy decided to study judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master. The boy was doing well, so he couldn't understand why, after three months of training the master had taught him only one move.

"Sensei," the boy finally said, "Shouldn't I be learning more moves?"
"This is the only move you know, but this is the only move you'll ever need to know," the sensei replied.

Not quite understanding, but believing in his teacher, the boy kept
training. Several months later, the sensei took the boy to his first
tournament. Surprising himself, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, his opponent became impatient and charged; the boy deftly used his one move to win the match.

Still amazed by his success, the boy was now in the finals. This time, his opponent was bigger, stronger, and more experienced. For a while, the boy appeared to be overmatched. Concerned that the boy might get hurt, the referee called a time-out. He was about to stop the match when the sensei intervened. "No," the sensei insisted, "Let him continue."

Soon after the match resumed, his opponent made a critical mistake: he
dropped his guard. Instantly, the boy used his move to pin him. The boy had won the match and the tournament. He was the champion. On the way home, the boy and sensei reviewed every move in each and every match. Then the boy summoned the courage to ask what was really on his mind.

"Sensei, how did I win the tournament with only one move?" "You won for two reasons," the sensei answered. "First, you've almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. And second, the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grab your left arm."

The boy's biggest weakness had become his biggest strength.

"Sometimes we feel that we have certain weaknesses and we blame god, the circumstances and our self for it but we never know that our weakness can become our strength one day. Each of us is special and important,so never think you have any weakness, never think of pride or pain, just live your life to its fullest and extract the best out of it!"

Cheers,
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