While most individuals get attracted to innovations, this trend can affect far more people, directly or indirectly if a CEO keeps getting distracted by the bright, shiny object. It takes the focus off executing the plans, and adds unnecessary pressure. It is at such times that some techniques can help the team get back on track towards the task at hand. One such technique is that the professional and his /her senior can decide on a code word to use when such matters some up, to bring the latter back down to reality. Another may be the deployment of a ready reference tool such as a formal document to be used where all such new innovations are discussed. In this way, these futuristic ideas do not interfere with the existing plans. All team meetings must begin with anchoring statements to set the context. Here, a specific person is designated in charge of recording all such new ideas. Even if the manager has set the tone for these business innovations to be worked on, they may have forgotten about them having in the first place mentioned through pure passion. So, it is necessary, that the subordinates stay in regular touch through emails regarding these new ideas. A specific time period must be allocated when development work will begin on the said new, shiny object. Finally, the leader who comes up with these innovative ideas must be encouraged to join the team in its development. This will ensure that the corporate strategy does not remain remote from the actual execution.

Source:https://hbr.org/2017/11/what-to-do-if-your-boss-gets-distracted-by-every-new-thing?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_campaign=dailyalert&referral=00563&spMailingID=18515693&spUserID=OTY0OTMwNTk5NwS2&spJobID=1141760222&spReportId=MTE0MTc2MDIyMgS2

Uploaded Date:24 November 2017

It is well known to all that taking time away from work refreshes and mind and in turn improves productivity. Yet few people actually practise this. Even when they are in the midst of a holiday, they cannot take their minds off work. Some off-work habits have been identified which can yield best results in improving productivity by actually weaning thoughts away from the work. Firstly, alternative practices that will be taken up must be focused on rather than dwelling on things that went wrong. Merely thinking does not help as the habit system only picks up from action. So, solutions ought to be devised. Another method is to physically changing the environment from those that induced failure of some kind. The work space may be physically altered while non-work activities such as reading or yoga may be undertaken. Finally, it will help to observe from a distance the organization, when actually taking a break. Hell will certainly not break lose. As part of corporatetraining exercises, in order to wean employees away from stress, companies often simulate scary situations for their employees. This helps them realize that reality could be much worse and a weekend could actually be worth taking a complete off.

Source:https://hbr.org/2017/08/how-to-forget-about-work-when-youre-not-working

Uploaded Date:15 November 2017

Storytelling has become a powerful tool to connect to audiences in the digital age. In order to practise great business storytelling, certain tips have been assembled. First of all, the right story must be selected for the occasion. These stories may be divided into four types- success, failure, funny and legendary. Before advocating for any story, it is essential that the speaker or the company he/she represents must be aware of their own story in order to keep engagement levels high. Gone is the age of simple storytelling. Stuff for business needs to be backed by numbers, and information gets cemented better through data visualizations. Occasionally, even ridiculous or stupid stories work to up the engagement. As storytelling is now such a powerful connecting tool, it can be used for digital marketing efforts especially for crowdfunding initiatives. This also requires a good narrative.

Source:https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/how-to-tell-a-great-story/amp

Uploaded Date:27 October 2017

Finding happiness is surprisingly, a truly tricky task. This is in spite of Business Insider’s report that claims that two-fifths of human happiness is under one’s control. The major ways in which people observe happiness are social bonding, empathy and focus. Social bonding or human connection is part of the DNA and thus the most primeval source of happiness. Empathy can be pursued by following four broad attributes. For this, people need to see the world from others’ point of view. Personal judgements must be left aside. One must gauge one’s own feelings and understand reasons behind them. Love need be communicated openly. A study conducted by Psychologists at the Harvard University found out that adults can manage to concentrate for only half their waking hours. A surprising statistic found by Time magazine post a business analysis done, is that more time people spend using Facebook, lower goes their satisfaction levels. Thus, resilience needs to be built in. One needs to start by feeling grateful for what one has.

Source:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/finding-happiness_us_598c86fee4b0f25bdfb32286

Uploaded Date:27 October 2017