Where is management heading ??

I bumped into this article on business week (http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_36/b4098032904806.htm) and couldn't help thinking what the future of management will be. IBM is developing mathematical models of their employees and consultants and come up with numbers that will place them in certain categories based on their skills, work experience, living patterns,culture, yada yada ya. This number will be used to place them on projects most suited to them. A manager would no longer have to scractch his head on who would be assigned to a project. It would be as simple as going to a online travel site..Make your selections and it will show you the people most suited to the role..Nothing wrong with this approach..

I am questioning in my mind..is this is the right thing..
People will be tagged as workers..would such people ever get to grow..or they will continue to do what they have been doing all these years..Treating individuals as numbers would totally wipe of the human touch that one still sees in an organization...

Thoughts ?

Move out of my comfort Zone

its 2.16 pm..tuesday afternoon..i am in the office..and thinking about what to do next...last couple of weeks has been so slow that even if i dont turn up at work..things will go unnoticed..the mood in office is sombre, relaxed and no one seems to be in a hurry..its a result of latest IT straregy discussion being held among the program managers..and till the time they come up with something..ppl in office..can do almost anything..best thing..u get paid for it..

so..i decided to call some..health fitness clubs in nyc..in hope of getting a good deal for playing racquest ball, squash..etc..i call lawyers for the visa transfer...chat with some friends..online and offline..go out for a break..read all the new paper columns..write some work emails here and there...and still find free time..

dont think this is corporate america..or a wall street firm...dont think its a work environment that provides challenges..or helps in your personal growth
time for a change..time to move out of my comfort zone...watch out my next steps..

look..i finished my blog too...what next ?
2.25 pm same tuesday afternoon :)

Living a dream!

Saab's,

I have finally moved to the new york city! I know i had been talking about this since god knows eternity and probably boring you with all that crap, but yes, finally the day has come.

This apartment is in chick locality in east village close to union square and just love the vibrancy of it all. The apartment is a 2BR/1 Bath with a huge living room and on the 9th floor with classic view of the Brooklyn bridge. I am sharing this with other Sachin- i know couldn't get enough of him. The best part is the apartment comes in fully furnished with couch, sofa, bed and paintings. Really, could not ask for more.

I know that the rent probably is too much compared to what I would have paid for in White Plains but then its a choice you make. And I always believe in living your dreams. So no complaints. Over the next few months, we would probably check the local places, bars, sports clubs etc and explore the city over the weekends.

So guys, this is an open invitation to all of you miltonites.

Anand Akela !

I think every blog i write starts with this disclaimer. Its been a long time since i have written although i keep reminding myself to do it.

This is somewhat of a new phase in my life. I have entered into an un chartered territory, something i have never done before. And that is to stay alone in a one bedroom apartment. Never in all the years in the US have i lived alone and now since i do, i think of all the things that are good and not good.

Lets start with the goods.
I think you get enough personal time and space for yourself which in normal circumstances you tend to be more accomodative.
You can think about things to do without asking anyone of your roommates, cos having lived together all way, you almost tend to be obligated if he/she would like to hang out together.
There is so much time for yourself that you start thinking about what you want to do personally and improve yourself.
I have started taking interests in knowing and watching american games...nfl, nba etc..

Bads
You loose your passion to cook,since you are the only one.

Thats it for now.later

Never ending 'To Do' list

SAB's

its saturday morning.. i am sipping my second cup of tea and have still not figured out what to write about..lots of thoughts..but no firm subject really...it represents a jumbled mind..this is what i am going through..

as i am writing this..i am watching big fight on ndtv and the topic is 'Is internet dangerous'...lots of views thrown..but no real conclusion..i think for a while..is it.is it not .and argue in my own mind..may be..may be not..i move on to something else..
the jobs is getting monotonous..should i take the GMAT..and put time to worth instead of fidling around..or should i look for a new job and 'Move out of my comfort zone' as put by Steven Waugh(I look to him for inspiration)
friends are getting married...i also want to..but what options do i have..i must jump into the fray..and get my act together..
Have a game of cricket to play...i have to do better for my team to win..i want to win the valuable player award...
Shit..have not called home for a while..have to talk to mom and dad...i must call them tonight..
i have a presentation to do on tuesday on integration pattterns...have to research about it.
5th september long weekend is coming...and i still have not figured out what i will do..i have to make some frantic calls to my friends..and give them a heads up.
havent paid my speeding tickets..and have to get car emmision test done...i didn't do it today..now have to wait for next weekend..
have missed gym for 3 days...must go there regularly..
i have to quit sm*****...decide everyday..but no real conviction...
Have to look for a new apartment...lease ends soon..

so many things to do....everything is in a queue...but i know i will do all of them..question is when ? :)

India's Resurgence

SAA B's

Its been quite a series - this indo/pak clash. Although its been a one sided affair in both forms of the game, bat has consistently dominated the ball throughout the series. Apart from a poor batting and bowling display in the third test at karachi and the bowling in first ODI, the Indians seemed to have been at the top of their games. Pakistan on the other end would question their own teams's ability and lack of strategy and have some soul searching to do.

Before the series started, it was touted as the clash between Paki bowlers and Indian batsmen. The pitches for the first two tests ensured that there was no competition whatsoever with bowlers toiling hard on dead rubbers only for the PCB to prepare a seaming pitch for the thirs one. India or Pathan shud i say started the innings on a record note with pathan picking up his hatrick and Pak lumbering at 39/6. A gutsy century by akmal put some respectability to the score. Indian started badly but hung on for small partnerships and came within striking distanceof overwhelming pak score. Pakistan responded very well in the second innings and ensured that either pak wins or match ends in a draw. With two days left and indians tired, it was the former result was achieved. The only consolation being yuvraj's fighting century.

India seemed to have buried the ghosts at karachi when they scored some 300+ in the first ODI only to be defeated because some poor bowling and D-L method. From then on it was always going to be an uphill task for the indians. But then how well did they respond. What impressed me most is that Dravid put a lot of faith in his team's ability that he and chappel want to build. A young and fit india that would be ready to take up various challenging roles when asked for and not find themselves wanting. Deep inside Dravid knew that they had batted well in the tests and lost the test cos of some bad sessions. Not even pak attack was able to take wickets on the dead pitches. They are fully aware that bowling is a weakness that they have to work on. however winning ia what it matters ultimately and they have developed a formula for that. Having full faith in India's batting prowess, they chose to field first and chase scores. why not, with sehwag and tendulkar opening, followed by steady Dravid and good finishers in the form of yuvraj and dhoni, Dravid feels they can chase down any scores. Not surprisingly, they are on a winning streak of 13 succesful run chases, second only to the west-indians.

I think some people come for special mention for this winning habit. Dravid and Chappel seem to fully know what kind of team they want to build. With a lot of effort being put on processes, adapting to different roles, fitness and bench strength. Yuvraj and Dhoni by far have been a revealtion throughout the series. Dravid has also been excellent as a captain leading from the front. This was shown when he opened the innings in the test series allowing Saurav to play at his natural 6th position. You cannot find a more selfless player than him. Yuvraj played two very matured innings during their run chases along with Dhoni and the added responsibility of vice-captaincy seems to have helped yuvraj immensely and he has matured and taken himself to a next level. As for Dhoni, he is just outstanding. He can hit a six/four anytime he wants and Imran coined him a very good name 'Slogger with a temperament'. No doubt, this series will help his confidence and his keeping as well. RP Singh and Sreesanth have also bowled well consistently. Bottom line, there are a lot of positives for India. Dravid's captaincy, Captain-Coach Strategy, Yuvraj/Dhoni, Singh/Sreesanth, fielding and most important winning habit.If india can continue to do this consistently over an extended period we would also be in contention for winning the WC.

Pak on the other hand have some thinking to do. Not very long ago, the Paki fans/critics went gaga over their beating us in India (4-2), winning against resurgent English, winning test series and the first ODI. And now they find themselves questioning themselves. Just shows how fickle game of cricket can be. Definitely they have some work to do especially with their fielding, their batting order and their bowling as well.


At the end, India take solace from their huge ODI win and should be high in confidence to take on a very good English side. That series promises to be huge with England having all fit players. India on the other hand have a injury concern over Yuvraj's hamstring. This would be a perfect opportunity for Dada to step in and prove his worth. Time will tell !!!! wattasay...!!!!!

NO MORE BD MEMBER
SACHIN

Changing Lanes !!!

Life can be so unpredictable..really when you come to think of it, it presents you with so many uncertainties, happiness, sorrow, freedom...

Some day when you are sitting idle, doing nothing really, that stark reality suddenly hits you, atleast me.
If i think of what i was some 4 yrs before, when i was in India, making preparations for studying in the USA.Those days i was a very quiet, well behaved son of my proud parents. I was neither into fashion, girls or drinking and felt that i was tied down in some way.

Then i come to US and landed in Miami, i become totally free, no one to ask, u make ur own decisions. Thats where i come across this wonderful arrays of friends. I never had such close friendship in India and realised what true friends are all about. I, lets say we, do nothing throughout our masters other than idyling time playing whatever games available. And by the end of it, 2 yrs to be perfect, u start ur job search and realise that u dont have any qualifications really to apply for any job. However those 2 yrs made me tough. it seemed to me though that i cud remain calm and composed in any given situation. That whatever the situation u r in, i seemed to laugh it away thinking good things are just around the corner.

Suddenly, the dream run comes to an end, u pack ur bags and r suddenly in a different place, u dont have ur friends they always were by ur side (i mean physically) n then u realize that , hey this is what life is all about, u have to move on.

In NYC, you think that life has kind of settled. However being accustomed to being around friends all ur time, u find different ways of keeping urself busy..so u venture into things u have never done before, driking, going pubs/clubs/bars and partying in general and yes dating. 2 yrs in miami i had no time to think abt what dating is and how common it is in US. A stint of an yr or so in NYC was enuf for me to jump in the dating scene.

Well life changes tracks very fast and i dont know what the next big change wud be, will it be career or marriage.

PS: I always tend to write these kind of blogs when i have been drunk the previous nite and get up in the morning to realise, hold on, that was not what i was before...