Federated PPT!
Today afternoon around 1 p.m., my superior approached me and asked, “Bharani, can you give a talk about our initiative to the India Leadership Team @ 4 p.m?”. I had to agree. I was excited about the fact of meeting 13 wise gentlemen who form the India Leadership Team (Managing Director and Directors of Business units, HR, admin etc.,) for the first time. I was also excited at the prospect of talking about the progress that we have made so far. It is an opportunity to gain visibility for my BU and self. I conjured up a PPT out of 4 different sources that existed at that point of time. I should call the final product a “Federated PPT” (new fancy term 
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The big board room environment reminded me of the Apprentice Show! I did not know the names of some people in ILT. So I introduced myself and then asked each one of them to introduced themselves. I was expecting someone to introduce each person officially. But that did not happen. So took the initiative myself. (That was pretty bold when I reflect in the hindsight). I think the talk and the demo went on well. I made a note of few areas which needs cover up and few items which needs a touch of polish. The talk was more of a chance to get more buy-ins for the initiative. One thing is becoming more clear. That we have a very long way to go…
When there is an opportunity to enhance your visibility/position, give your best.
Hi Mr.Bharani.. I did accidentally visit ur blog once.. and by now, i’m a regular reader… I recommend ur blog to lot of my MBA friends…
have u read the book ‘the seven day weekend’ by ricardo semler..i think it will have answer for ur work-life balance dilemma..
BTW, does any of ur collegue in ur new BU reads ur blog…
Comment by Murugesh — July 19, 2006, Wednesday @ 2:14 am
Hi Murugesh, thanks a lot for the positive word-of-mouth…I have noted that book in my “To-read list”. Need to find time…:)
Yeah, as of now, no one knows about my blog in BU. And I have my own boundaries about sharing information. Will take care that it does not create any embarassments for self/anyone. Even if my colleagues read it, I don’t have any qualms.
Comment by Administrator — July 20, 2006, Thursday @ 12:11 am