Sunday 26 April 2015

[www.keralites.net] 10 Questions That Will Improve Results in Any Area

 




 
When you begin any project, are trying to make a change in your life, or are faced with a difficult undertaking, the best way to improve your result is to ask the important questions first. If you are working as part of a team, some questions may need to be asked of others. When working towards an individual goal, you will be the one giving the answers.
Ask, ask, ask — until you're confident that you have a firm understanding. Don't wait until you're stuck and spinning your wheels. Ask the questions and find the answers first!
 
Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. – Anthony Robbins

Questions

Why am I doing this?
It's important to understand the reason behind anything you undertake. Whether it's a goal, task, habit, or project, "why am I doing this?" should be the first question you ask yourself. Understanding the reason behind the actions can be a tremendous motivator.
What is the desired outcome?
Without being clear about the desired result, you can't plan how to get there. Identify what you're trying to accomplish and exactly what that will look like. Clarity is key. Vague targets are rarely attained. Defined and tangible objectives have much greater success.
When is the deadline and are there periodic checkpoints?
Know when the action or project needs to be complete. Be aware of any phases or interim deadlines along the way. If you know how much time you have to work with, you can better plan backwards and set aside the necessary amount of time.
What is my role?
Understanding your role is crucial. Are you the leader or a worker bee? Are you a researcher or a communicator? Are you a team coordinator or planner? It's important to know which role you play so you can align your actions. If it is an individual undertaking, then you are most likely all of the above.
Who is responsible or accountable for which tasks or projects?
This is related your role, but in a more specific and tangible way. Determine which specific tasks you are personally responsible for. Know who maintains accountability. Perhaps you are the one whom others are accountable. Define your responsibilities.
Do I have metrics or some form of measurement?
Establish a measurement of success, so that progress can be determined. If metrics are set by someone else, know what they are and if there is any flexibility.
What are the possible roadblocks or obstacles?
We almost always encounter snags along the way to completion. However, difficulties can more easily be overcome if we can prepare for them. It's not always possible to prepare, complications by their very nature, are frequently unforeseen, but if you at least try to anticipate potential setbacks, they can often be resolved quickly.
What are the available resources?
Be aware of what resources are available. Be cognizant of the number of people involved or accessible to you and their skills. Be honest about the amount of time that can be committed. Also, understand if there are financial constraints.
How important is this project or task?
The importance of any goal or project determines how much attention and effort it deserves. Higher priority items get moved to the top of the list, while less crucial tasks can often be pushed back. If a project affects the profitability of a business or the health and well-being of an individual, it usually gets top priority.
What can I do to be more effective?
Develop strategies to help you be more efficient and productive. Improve the quality of your work by utilizing useful and  effective tools. Better organizational skills greatly enhance effectiveness. Learn to be resourceful.

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[www.keralites.net] 15 Tips to Manage Politics at Work Place

 



 


 
Following is a fantastic list of recommendations to avoid or manage politics at work place:
  1. Understand the role of each manager clearly
  2.  
    Master your political tools (compromise, arbitration, escalation)
  3. Know your limitations and boundaries about giving
     
    comments on others
  4. Be a positive minded professional
  5. Learn to read the winds of change
  6.  
    Have a best friend at work
  7. Learn the art of public speaking
  8. Keep any eye on the sharks 
  9. Be prepared for the tough and hard talks
  10. Don't overspend your time on small events/things 
  11. Speak last
  12. Absolutely no favoritism. Treat everyone logically, respectfully and fairly. 
  13. Always think before you act.
     
  14. Make friendship with like minded group of professional
  15. Seek out a mentor
     
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[www.keralites.net] 17 Trees Almost Too Beautiful and Strange To Be Real!

 

I Couldn't Believe These Were Real!

Trees are great, aren't they? They give us shade in the summer, wood for our fires in the winter, we can build awesome treehouses on them, and most importantly - they produce oxygen! The great Jungles of the world house a variety flora and fauna that hold potential cures for diseases. Oh, let's not forget that all of your favorite fruits grow on trees.

With this on my mind, I decided to dedicate this post to the world's most beautiful trees. Enjoy!
 
1. If you read "The Little Prince" you might remember these - The Baobab Trees. This Photo was taken in Madagascar and the reason for the baobab's unique trunk is that it's used to store water for the dry seasons.

 
2. This 144 years old Wisteria Tree located in Japan, its size is about half an acre and it is the biggest of its kind.

 

 
3. Fantastically named, the Dragonblood Tree grows in Yemen, and got its name from its dark, red sap. The sap was highly prized in ancient times as both a dye as well as for its medicinal properties.

 
4. The Flamboyant Tree is native to Brazil but can be found in many tropical and sub-tropical locations around the world.

 
5. Planted around the 1790's, this is the Avenue of Oaks, located in the Dixie Plantation in South Carolina, U.S.A.

 
6. Found on the southern tip of New-Zealand, in a place called Slope Point, these are the Wind Swept Trees. Aptly named as they're constantly beaten by the arctic winds that also cause them to grow this way.

 
7. I had a hard time believing this was real, but this is the Rainbow Eucalyptus (Hawaii, U.S.A.) which grows in the South-Pacific area. The amazing color variations are natually formed when the tree sheds bits of it's bark as it grows.

 

 
8. The blossoming of the Cherry Trees in Bonn, Germany. 

 
9. The 3rd largest Sequoia tree in the world, The President is located in the Sequoia National Park, California, U.S.A., it stands at 410 ft (73m) tall and has a ground circumference of 93 ft (28m).

 
10. This beauty hides in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., it's a Japanese Maple tree and it's simply magnificent!

 

 
11. Estimated to be between 1400 and 1500 years old, the Angel Oak is 66.5 ft (20 m) tall and is located in St. John's Island, South Carolina, U.S.A. 

 
12. Native to Chile Argentina, the Antarctic Beech also grows throughout the United States Britain. This particular specimen, covered in beautiful hanging moss, can be found in Oregon, U.S.A.

 
13. Also located in Oregon is this tunnel of Maple Trees

 
14. The Dark Hedges are one of the most photographed avenues of beech trees, located in Northern Ireland, it has been famous for over 200 years, and was even featured in the TV show A Game of Thrones.

 
 

 
15. These beauties are Jacaranda Trees in the full glory of their violet bloom. They are located in Cullinan, South Africa.

 
16. Last but not least, one of the more amazing-looking trees on this list, is this 125 years old Rhododendron. While technically a shrub and not a tree, it gets a free pass into the list for sheer beauty alone.
 

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