Loud Thinking

Wishing a very happy Independence Day to all my fellow countrymen and women in Pakistan and abroad..!

In my opinion, the best way to serve our nation is for every Pakistani, to consider himself, act and behave as if he/she was the Prime Minister of Pakistan..!

“To me, ideas are worth nothing unless executed. They are just a multiplier. Execution is worth millions.”

— Steve Jobs

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”

—Diana Spencer (1961-1997)
Princess Of Wales

Know When to Let an Argument Go

Sometimes the best solution to workplace conflict is just to leave it alone. If you’re deciding whether or not to raise an issue, first ask yourself: Am I too emotional right now? Heightened emotions make it tough to productively discuss the issue – and they can escalate the conflict if hurtful words slip out. Then ask: Can we even reach a resolution? If you don’t think a conversation will change anything — e.g., if your colleague is stuck in his ways or if the damage is already done — it’s better to let it go. Do what you can to end the conversation or postpone it: “I’m not ready to have this talk right now. Let me clear my head outside, and maybe we can talk tomorrow.” And once you’ve opted out, accept your own decision and don’t ruminate.

Adapted from “ When and How To Let a Conflict Go” by Jeanne Brett.

Capital TV reports that the Rs.400,000/- cheque given to the IDP’s as donation by 25 cricket players through PCB has bounced back.

“That’s what I consider true generosity: you give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing. ”

—Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986)
French Writer, Philosopher

PTI’s mother of all demands..!

“You are perfect exactly as you are. With all your flaws and problems, there’s no need to change anything. All you need to change is the thought that you aren’t good enough.”

— J. Cole

PM’s Speech..!

Too little too late…!

Imran has already said no witness will come forward against the government if any inquiry is held during the tenure of PMLN government.

For any commission to be really effective within a time bound period PTI may demand a care taker set up.

We should not forget that even no witness came forward against Gullu Butt.

Three Rules for More Productive Meetings

We’re spending too much precious work time attending unproductive meetings. For most executives, meetings take up at least 20 hours every week; one meeting spawns another, and on it goes. Here are three ways to prevent meeting bloat:
Keep the invitee list to seven. The Rule of 7 states that every attendee over seven reduces the likelihood of making a good, quick, executable decision by 10%. So once you hit 16 to 17, your decision effectiveness is basically zero.
Make most meetings under an hour. Most of us schedule 60-minute meetings by default. Every additional minute generates more cost, so try blocking off shorter amounts of time that can be spent more productively. Can you get through your agenda in 30 or 45 minutes instead?
Use longer meetings sparingly. Create (and enforce) a new rule: any meetings scheduled to be 90 minutes or longer need senior approval.

Adapted from “ Yes, You Can Make Meetings More Productive” by Michael C. Mankins.