Recce

Sportsmen want to see the stadium, before they play. Singers, orators, performers want to see the stage, before they perform. Traders, entrepreneurs, sales persons involve in what they call a trial run. They use different words but what they are doing is a ‘recce’ 

‘Recce’ is a regularly used by those in trekking and mountaineering. Every time we plan a new trail, some of us undertake a ‘recce’ – an exploration to confirm the best possible route. We identify spots to visit as well as estimate the time budgeting. A well done ‘recce’ ensures success. 

 

The term derived from ‘reconnaissance’ refers to an exploration conducted to get information. Also known as scouting, it is a military idiom for a preliminary survey to gain facts. However, a ‘recce’ is more than a survey and analysis. It is about pre-experiencing the proposed plan to be better in responding to the challenges of the situation.

 

So often we plan to do embark on certain paths or projects. Quite often we do not start for lack of knowledge and experience. The path becomes familiar when we embark on a ‘recce’. 

 

Larger dreams are better realised by exploring the ‘recce’ experience that helps us understand the situation. Hence we are better prepared to tackle traps and plan strategies to optimise use of resources, including time.

 

Before every big excursion

Do the recce of exploration!

 

~ Pravin K Sabnis

 

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Innovation

Innovation is a common value declared by corporates and other teams. It refers to the spark that ignites progress, driving human advancement and fuelling transformations and possibilities. It is the catalyst for growth, improvement and positive change. 

Innovation challenges conventional thinking and fosters creativity. It encourages experimentation and calculated risk-taking. It drives entrepreneurship and economic growth. Overall it enhances effectiveness, efficiency and quality of life

 

The innovation mindset involves the tolerance for curiosity and overcoming fear of failure. It needs collaboration approaches that allow for ideas to be expressed, discussed and considered. It requires the attitude of adaptability and resilience.

 

To unlock our innovative potential we must adopt the five steps. Start by identifying problems to solve. Next question assumptions or prejudices. Explore new perspectives. Experiment and develop models or prototypes. Last, seek feedback and iterate.

 

Innovation has transformed ideas into reality, shaping the future and improving lives. Embrace the innovation mindset, unlock your potential, and join the ranks of history's game-changers to create positive disruptions.

 

Choose to involve in innovation 

Unleash the positive disruptions!

 

~ Pravin K Sabnis

 

 

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Work with, not for

Aloo Gomes Pereira, COO Charters & Goa, of Trail Blazer Tours India, is a great person to learn from. While meeting him in his office, I noticed he would walk across his cabin, step out of the door to request his staff for tasks like getting tea or a photocopy or some document.  

I asked him why doesn’t use a bell to call his office help instead of taking the effort every time and this is what he replied, ‘They are not my slaves to be summoned by a bell. They work with me, not for me! They are my team members and I have to treat them with dignity.’   

 

What a wonderful sentiment of sensitive synergy! The traditional employer-employee dynamic needs a significant shift. The phrase ‘work with, not for’ underlines this transformation, focussing on collaboration, mutual respect, and shared goals.

 

The industrial revolution was about working ‘for’ someone, characterized by hierarchy, authority and control. However, today’s times are of autonomy, flexibility and purpose. ‘Work With, Not For’ is about shared ownership, open communication, collaboration, trust empowerment and true team spirit. 

 

Benefits of ‘Work With, Not For’ are increased motivation, innovation, engagement, retention and better work-life balance. By embracing this shift, teams can attract and retain top talent; drive innovation and growth; and foster a positive, productive work environment.

 

Choose collaborative, empowering work approach

‘Work with, not for’ is boarding the synergy coach!

 

~ Pravin K Sabnis

 

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Carpe Diem

In 1989 movie ‘Dead Poets Society’, Robin Williams plays teacher John Keating who gets his class of male students to step close to a photograph of achievers from a previous generation... and whispers in the background: 

‘You've walked past them many times. I don't think you've really looked at them. They're not that different from you, are they? Invincible, just like you feel. The world is their oyster. They believe they're destined for great things, just like many of you. Their eyes are full of hope, just like you. 

 

Did they wait until it was too late to make from their lives even one iota of what they were capable? Because you see gentlemen, these boys are now fertilizing daffodils. But if you listen real close, you can hear them whisper their legacy to you. Go on, lean in. Listen. 

 

Do you hear it? Carpe. Hear it? Carpe. Carpe Diem. Seize the day boys. Make your lives extraordinary.’ 

 

In Latin poem, Odes by Horace, we find the line ‘carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero’. It means ‘Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow (the future)’. The verse says that the upcoming is unforeseen and we should not leave future happenings to chance, but rather do it now!

 

The gist of ‘carpe diem’ is not to ignore the future, but rather to skip procrastination and do things on time. In the film, Keating urges his students to follow their heart and break free from indecision. He inspires them to unite passion with timely actions related to a set of purposeful goals. 

 

Carpe Diem! Do not be stalled by procrastination
Connect to passion, purpose and timely actions!

 

~ Pravin K Sabnis

 

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