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Connect the Dots CQA General Product mind set / Product thinking Systems Thinking

Steve Jobs Connecting the Dots Cutback Version with Annotations

This is an extract from arguably one of the most important speeches ever given by a business leader – Steve Jobs’ commencement address at Stanford June 2005. I have extracted the connecting the dots principle that he outlines with annotations for the viewer’s benefit. – Sukumar Rajagopal

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Architecture Process Program Execution Responsibility mode Traffic Light Model

Sat Arch Ep 29: Process Mgmt and architecture

Aligning the process of product/software development is tightly coupled with the architecture that is being built as well. We will look at how an architect can help the program/project manager customize the process for the architecture being implemented

Venkat talks about inducting new members and handling the challenges in getting them up to speed. Even though the process is “Agile” meeting biz requirements is hard. Also talks about how the business stakeholders and ask for last-minute requirements. The challenges faced in implementing it and aligning architecture to meet business needs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r_cjfHoeIc

Deepak talks about handling the above needs. He talks about aligning architecture needs and requirements with Red/Yellow/Green team members. Making the best use of skills and talent. He also explains how an architect can lead by culture change and not process change. This can happen by accountability setting using quality as deliverable. Also, Deepak gives tips on avoiding a clash with program/project manager
Watch this section alone: https://youtu.be/0r_cjfHoeIc?t=1320

Ram
Handling Reds
– socializing session with business and IT teams
– ease-out with personal interactions
– avoid day to day interactions
– creating opportunities for empathizing, acknowledging their skills

Handling Yellows
– identify them clearly
– training them
– tracking closely
Watch this section alone: https://youtu.be/0r_cjfHoeIc?t=1970

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TMT 53 Part 3 Gratitude Practice

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False comparison - Reference point bias Imbuing Happiness

TMT 53 Part 2 False Comparisons

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False comparison - Reference point bias Gratitude Imbuing Happiness

TMT 53 Can You Really Stop Comparing

Many experts advise us to stop comparing. But can we?

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Architecture CQA Fractals PUX

Sat Arch Ep 24 Part 5

What you see is not, What you see.

Part 1 – Why what we see is not false- Experience it yourself?
Part 2 – Janaka explains how he had faced and overcame it with his customer
Part 3 – Karthick shares his experience of how this helped him meet his leadership expectations
Part 4 – Deepak share how this manifested in a CxO meeting and became a problem
Part 5 – The dangers and pitfall of CQAs and how to handle it.

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Architecture CQA Fractals

Sat Arch Ep 24 Part 4

What you see is not, What you see.

Part 1 – Why what we see is not false- Experience it yourself?
Part 2 – Janaka explains how he had faced and overcame it with his customer
Part 3 – Karthick shares his experience of how this helped him meet his leadership expectations
Part 4 – Deepak share how this manifested in a CxO meeting and became a problem
Part 5 – The dangers and pitfall of CQAs and how to handle it.

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Architecture CQA PUX

Sat Arch Ep 24 Part 3

What you see is not, What you see.

Part 1 – Why what we see is not false- Experience it yourself?
Part 2 – Janaka explains how he had faced and overcame it with his customer
Part 3 – Karthick shares his experience of how this helped him meet his leadership expectations
Part 4 – Deepak share how this manifested in a CxO meeting and became a problem
Part 5 – The dangers and pitfall of CQAs and how to handle it.

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Architecture CQA Fractals PUX

Sat Arch Ep 24 Part 2

What you see is not, What you see.

Part 1 – Why what we see is not false- Experience it yourself?
Part 2 – Janaka explains how he had faced and overcame it with his customer
Part 3 – Karthick shares his experience of how this helped him meet his leadership expectations
Part 4 – Deepak share how this manifested in a CxO meeting and became a problem
Part 5 – The dangers and pitfall of CQAs and how to handle it.

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Architecture CQA PUX

Sat Arch Ep 24 Part 1

What you see is not, What you see.

Part 1 – Why what we see is not false- Experience it yourself?
Part 2 – Janaka explains how he had faced and overcame it with his customer
Part 3 – Karthick shares his experience of how this helped him meet his leadership expectations
Part 4 – Deepak share how this manifested in a CxO meeting and became a problem
Part 5 – The dangers and pitfall of CQAs and how to handle it.