Book Review

WHEN THE PENNY DROPS learning whats Not taught

BYR.GOPALAKRISHNAN

AVVAI- AN OLD LADY

What we know is but a fistful, what we dont know is the entire universe, everyone knows this but just few are aware.

FOREWORD
BYARUN MAIRA Member, Planning Commission Government of India

FOREWORD
We need insights into ourselves and insights into the world around us Mirrors make us look into them and see ourselves Reflect on yourself

FOREWORD
Stars are not a combination of trickers- BUT THEY ARE SPECIAL

Leaders are not made but they become

FOREWORD
Book about regular people including unsuccessful managers People can see themselves in these stories and relate to their lives.

FOREWORD
The crucible of leadership (crucible is a container where base metal may become noble)

FOREWORD
Dropping of a penny THE BONSAI TRAPS When mind is open we can hear the penny drop

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

R.GOPALKRISHAN

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Called GOPAL Director TATA SONS Independent director on the boards of the Indian subsidiaries of Akzo Nobel and BP Castrol.

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A graduate from IIT Calcutta Chairman of Unilever,ARABIA Vice Chairman of Hindustan Lever Managing director of Brooke Bond Lipton

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President of All India Management Association First book in 2007THE CASE OF BONSAI MANAGER

THE FRAMEWORK OF 3 WORDS

Negative trait-Bonsai traps Circumstances and emotions of an incident create a huge impact on a person Experience-learning- wisdom

INNER WORLD
Self confidence
Self awareness Life Dealing with ambiguity Coping setbacks

INNER WORLD
Becoming humane Adaptability Credibility

WORLD OF GETTING THINGS DONE

Action oriented Improve leadership skills Skilled at decision making Grasp technicalities of a job

THE WORLD OF PEOPLE

You are not a leader if u cannot motivate your subordinates

Ability to nurture people

Relationship with peers and subordinates

LEARNING
You learn through experiences in your INNER WORLD WORLD OF GETTING THINGS DONE WORLD OF PEOPLE

Prepared by: Payal Thakkar

Feedback
Feedback on your work or progress, someone tells you how well or badly you are doing, and you could improve. Explicit feedback

Implicit feedback

Explicit feedback
Express, shown clearly or openly without any hesitation.

IMPLICIT FEEDBACK
Expressed in indirect way. Empathy and careful listening are two ways of picking up implicit message.

EMPATHY
The ability to feel the others feelings without being judgmental. Developing Empathy : The Emotional crucible

CAREFUL LISTENING
Look People In The Eyes Dont Interrupt

Say in a simple way what you mean

Ask to repeat if you do not understand Be focused

 A deep sense of self-realization is required to appreciate your weakness. Learning through your mistakes.

THE PHYSICAL SELF

Fitness and sleep The seed of fitness must be sowed early in life. We should die young but as late as possible.

Be like a river
Keep moving Overcome the obstacles and blockers Follow your trail to the end Track your progress

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SELF

YOU NEED A ZORBA BY-Priyanka Bhatt

WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGICAL SELF?

Human behavior is complex and difficult to understand analytically. Each individual is different from psychological perspective. i.e. perspective about human relationship is different.

CONTD..
They need to be balance person 'psychological response to given situation. Such balance means: letting go Balance is the key to understand psychological self.

ZORBA THE GREEK

Greek author wrote a book ZORBA THE GREEK One is the Boss who has looks, intelligence health, money. He is not known how to make fun. Other is Zorba is a fun-loving person.

HAZARDS
Three main topic is covered here are , 1. Learn to cope up with unfairness 2. Enjoy how you can earn a living 3. Find Time to let go

LEARN TO COPE UP WITH UNFAIRNESS

Managers are under the stress due to unfairness of the system like. poor feedback inadequate career development wrong promotions.

ENJOY HOW YOU EARN A LIVING

We can have fun only if we see fun in the work we do, the people we work with Enjoy work and career A career means enjoyment and experience of the work. It doesnt mean destination, it is journey.

FIND THE TIME TO LET GO

It is necessary find time for break from the busy schedule. Managers should give and also take breaks Its refresh your mind and help to give more attention to the work.

HAPPINESS
People can be happy with the help of the age healthily, both physically and psychologically. Mature adaption Building stable relationship.

THE ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL SELF

PURPOSE OF CAREER
It is to utilize your potential fully because only that can give you satisfaction and sense of self-esteem. Its possible only when you are surrounded by friendship Trust

DO THINGS RIGHT, NOT JUST THE RIGHT THINGS

You have to do what is right without appearing self-righteous. Learn to disagree without becoming disagreeable. Go in right direction.

LEAD IN THE SAME WAY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE LED

The manager has to cross - from being a functional manager to being a leader of men. Here, across the border", you deal with the people who know more than you.

LEADERSHIP IS BASED ON COURAGE

Leadership requires you to display courage of conviction and matching action.
Courage is the iron ladder on which all the other virtues will be effective.

THE WORLD OF PEOPLE

CONNECTING MISCONNECTING ENGAGING
BY-NISHANT DUBEY

Team work - YouTube.wmv

CONNECTING
Saying what you mean Power of silence Galapagos Islands and Charles Darwin Open Communication - Fearless

CONTD
Frank Speak Produces a Negative Cycle Prataps story Frank Speak Produces a Positive Cycle Gulabs story

SILENCE
Silence in Matrimony Silence at Toyota Recalling cars

Escaping the Spiral of Silence

You can learn to promote a positive climate to avoid the syndrome of communicating yes when you mean no.

MISCONNECTING
Saying what you dont meant Leadership failure A behavioral phenomenon The bonsai trap Dark side of yourself

CONTD
Unable to climb out of the Bonsai trap Mithuns story Able to climb out of the Bonsai trap Rustoms story

Slipping on the Oil Slick BPs story

SEVEN DEADLY HABITS

Underestimate the role of chance Do not draw a line b/w themselves and their company They behave as though they have all the answers

CONTD
Not to speak up Leader may spend more time on image building Leaders underestimate major obstacles Lack of innovative approaches

ENGAGING
Without Hierarchy or Authority Change in Relationships and Engagement - The Escalator Model - The Concentric Circles Model

KUMAR THE ENTREPRENEUR

Inner voice and passion Stifling professional prospects Opportunity to network Making a difference

MADHAVS SWITCH FROM MNCS

Transformation of Indian company into MNC culture Madhav lasted under twelve months The existence of the core group, who really matters and how to work within a reality

GIRISH THE BUILDING ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

No work is small challenges everywhere Hierarchy or authority doesnt work always Patience can lose skills of influence and advocacy Learn to work within and outermost the circle

Key Message
Every person has a repertoire of personal and behavioral weaknesses. These weaknesses cant be eliminated; it may be possible to control them. These are called bonsai traps.

THE WORLD OF GETTING THINGS DONE BY: RAJANI PATEL

INTRODUCTION
World of getting things done Major barrier to turning knowledge into action Leaders task: 1. Architectural dimension 2. Engineering dimension

ARCHITECTURAL DIMENSION
Capacity of the leader visionary role of the leader Capacity to envision Story Dilip

ENGINEERING DIMENSION
Defining the problem/issue Detailing the action needed Story Pheroz Key message : The leader has two principal roles: architect and engineer. Both are important

THE TRANSFORMER
LEADING WITH AFFECTION

PEOPLE AND RULERS

Past politicians
1. Clement Atlee Post war Britains prime minister 2. Winston Churchil Keep your ears to the ground 3. Robert Nuslott FMC CEO 4. Jimmy Wales Founder of Wikipedia

THE HUMANE LEADER

Exchange of greetings Leader as an Architect and Engineer Organizational leaders type : Rebel Idiot Transformer

TRANSFORMER
Transformers care and listen Charles De Gaulle :Chill of loneliness J.R.D. Tata : Emphasized more on listening Transformers do what is right Kindness and affection Tata finance : Highly sensitive case of fraud which delivered with firmness and fairness

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Transformers surround themselves with talent Transformers have inspiring aims Transformers patch up differences Transformers have empathy for people Transformers lead with affection

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