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My Views on Education

When I use the term education, I tend to define it within certain parameters. This way I keep my discussion on this vast subject limited and focused. Hopefully clear too. So here goes.. Education can become a universal concept, only when it is accepted as an empowering tool universally. For eg I stay in a rural part of India, where the education isnt considered to be so important especially because many of the parents are either farmers or poorly educated. They havent seen education bring any value-addition to their lives, as such. So in such a scenario, how can we sell education as an empowering tool? First, show education in the light of its usefulness....preferably in everyday life. For e.g. if a kid were to go to a shop, and tell the shop-owner what its mother has told him to get...4 packets of CCC shampoo. If the shampoo costs 2 rs. per packet, how much would the kid have to pay for 4? It needs to use multiplication and deduce that the order costs 8 Rs. There....that's...

When to use the prepositions 'for' and 'of'?

Sorry....It has been a long time since we posted an article here. We will try to keep up....And thanks for your well wishes. Today, let us see the usage of 2 prepositions 'for' and 'of'. We must use 'for' : when we describe the reason for which we do something;when we give an example; when we indicate a sense of owning. E.g. 1) I bunked the classes for watching my favourite hero's movie. 2) Sree Rama is a good example for an ideal son. 3) This call is recorded for quality purposes only. 4) This car is booked for the Wadiyar family. But wait. Example 2 can also be rewritten using 'of' ! 5) Sree Rama is an example of an ideal son. So its important to know when we can use 'of'. If we want to highlight what is on the left hand side of the preposition then we must use 'for'. On the contrary, if the Right Hand Side is more important, use 'of' (Like in the example No. 5). Is it clear? Now, 'of' can als...

Techniques to create quality in work

In the next few articles, let's see some techniques to create quality in work. Writing :- By writing we make ourselves clear and committed. Discuss.....throw around ideas....catch the ones you feel are practical. But finally write them  down. We can organize our thoughts by writing. We can focus on our goals repetitively by writing. We can convey clearly by writing. We can remove emotions by writing....because "Emotions are the muddy waters of intellect."  Head is not designed by nature to keep information for a long time. The longer you keep it there, it changes into something else and nobody can create stable work out of changing goals and thoughts! Thats why we should write. If you want to see a live demo of the effectiveness of writing, listen to the  audio where i first spoke out everything i felt about 'writing'. To be contd.... For relevant queries, feedback, suggestions & to give guidance please whatsapp directly to my number..let us keep the gr...

What do I mean by 'quality work'?

Quality, i believe, depends on the team at work. So i cant define  quality for each & every work. But, I attempt to define quality in general that is commonly needed in each & every work. Here are the fundamental features of quality work:- 1. Simple :- means clear, functional, easy to understand & doesnt put stress on the brain..... 2. Stable :- The creator of the work feels confident delivering the work, the recipient or user of the work does not feel left out or hopeless at any point. 3. Concise :- I mean that the boundaries of the work are defined clearly...in terms of time and tasks. Therefore the work quality can be rated in a simple and clear manner. 4. Evolving :- For work that is repetitive, as the team gains experience, the quality of work also keeps evolving. This makes the work an active thing instead of a dead one. For relevant queries, feedback, suggestions & to give guidance please whatsapp directly to my number..let us keep the group uncluttered....

What is quality?

“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort”. Quality, simply put, reflects the character of a person, product, or service. Quality can be rated as up to the mark or not up to the mark. There is nothing like good or bad quality. Instead, we set a benchmark for ourselves and regularly measure our work against that benchmark. Therefore, quality is highly dependent on the individual or team that is at work. “Quality is doing the right thing even when nobody is looking.” “Quality is not an act. It is a habit.” Next: When we say `quality work’, what do we mean? Source for the quotes: Quality Quotes - Brainy Quote For any related queries, message directly to me or share them in this group. Thanks. If you want to give me feedback or guidance, please message to me alone & NOT to the group.

How to implement quality in work?

First, Let me attempt to define work. A great man once told me, "Meditate as if you'll die the next moment; Work as if you'll live a hundred years!" From this we can understand how our work affects the world. Work is what we do to change the state of ourselves and others who are the recipients of our work.Bad work disturbs whereas Good work brings pleasure. Hence managing the quality of work is very very important. Next: What is quality?

Quality of work

By i mplementing quality in work.... You benefit because: It gives you confidence! It gives you focus. It keeps your head light.....You don't have to move around keeping details in your head. Your head is free and so you become capable of more. It reduces the load of work by increasing efficiency & reducing duplicity (repetition of work). Makes you know your own weaknesses & limits.....This helps you to plan future tasks better. Next: How to implement quality?