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When I read the following message in my LinkedIn Inbox on Monday morning regarding my book, it literally made my (Mon) day 🤩 and a week. It was candid feedback 😊 from Y Gopi Rajendra about my book.

All people who have read the book have given positive feedback. That really gives me a good sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. When the book is sold with no marketing, you really feel good. The icing on the cake is when you receive such feedback, including several 5-star reviews on Amazon.

I wanted to say a special thanks 🙏to you people in my network, like Gopi, who took the time to write back to me to give candid feedback. I appreciate your time and efforts in writing me a few sentences.

All Project management professionals, aspiring and novice PMs, students, startup founders, leaders, and even team members – this book will give practical insights about how to handle daily project management and leadership in your sphere of work. I am sure you will not regret reading lessons from my decade of experience in project management.

And yes, I would also like to know what else you could have liked to see in a similar book.

My book – “Supercharge Your Project Management skills” is available on Amazon India at – https://tinyurl.com/mr46pau6, Amazon US at – https://tinyurl.com/wcb8apm8, Amazon UK at – https://tinyurl.com/ycxy99ku

With a good number of 5🌟reviews on Amazon, I am sure this book is going to help all project managers.

Commercial Excellence Award

In August 2018, I got the award in my company – Intellect Design Arena for one project in my portfolio. The project was about the upgrade in the Tier-1 prestigious bank. Since this was the first upgrade project of its kind, the expectation was that once it goes live, it will have some critical & serious issues. However, it was so smooth that some competitor banks were wondering whether upgrade really took place !!!

Yes, that was a reason behind getting the award. It was Commercial Excellence award for 2018. It set the tone for what to expect from me in future & also set high benchmark in the company. Thanks to the project team who made it possible. 

High Productivity Practices

 

📢 This is one of the most exciting moments of my life, as I share my productivity tips and tricks in Dr. Ravindran KA‘s second book 📖 ‘High Productivity Practices -From Successful Leaders’, along with twenty eminent and successful senior leaders from diverse domains, countries, industries, and cultures.

 

This management book truly unravels the secrets 💡of top leaders’ success and ways to transform oneself into a more PRODUCTIVE person. This book is not just a theoretical paperback but offers practical life advice from successful people about how they became more prolific in their lives.  It is for everyone who craves to move from ordinary productivity standard to extraordinary.

 

 

Congratulations 👏 Dr. Ravindran KA on the release of this fantastic 📘book, which has become the #1 bestseller in just a week’s time. This is a great honor for the author Dr Ravindran KA and as one of the leaders featuring in the book. Heartfelt gratitude and tons of good luck to you. 🙏

 

I am what I am because of God’s blessings and support from my family, friends, colleagues, managers, and loved ones. Thank you all for always being there.

 

You can purchase the book and share your valuable reviews. The book is available on Amazon (https://lnkd.in/emuQPQm), Flipkart, and other platforms.

 

Konark 2018

I was having dinner in a restaurant in Singapore when my boss, Balaji, called me telling that I had been awarded the KONARK for this year. I was literally in awe on hearing the overwhelming news. Immediately I checked my mails and found that yes, there was message from Govind Singhal with subject line that “Congratulations! You are now a Konark!” It further read as below.

Congratulations!  We are pleased to announce that you have been raised to the status of KONARK in the Organization.  This has been done past your nomination and further evaluation by the central Jury.  This by no means is a simple thing! Read More…

My Book Launch

✨22nd Oct 2022✨ is a very special day for me. 

I am elated to announce 📢 the launch of my book – Supercharge your Project Management skills – on the global platform.

🎯I wrote this book because I believe everyone has a story to tell, and I wanted to share mine with the world. New, aspiring, and even seasoned project managers often look for guidance in difficult situations. This book culminates learning’s drawn from over a decade of my personal experience in this field, and I hope it helps my readers in their project management journey.

A big thanks 🙏to my family, who have supported me throughout this process. I wouldn’t be here without them. 

The book is available on Amazon and Kindle.
👉 Kindle at https://lnkd.in/dn_aSsa9
👉 Amazon at https://lnkd.in/dgpdciCE

Soon, it will be available on international book platforms.

Looking forward to hearing your feedback.

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The Era of Quiet Vacationing

In today’s busy corporate world, there is a sneaky change happening. The old idea that you should always be working hard and available all the time is starting to fade. Instead, a new way of doing things is emerging, especially among younger workers. A recent study by Harris Poll found something surprising: 83% of millennial workers admit they take paid time off without asking for it officially. This is what they call “quiet vacationing.”

 

Taking vacations quietly is about more than just having fun. It is a clever way for millennials to take a break from work without looking lazy or uninterested. Unlike younger Gen Z workers, who often speak up about what they need at work, millennials have found sneaky ways to rest without causing any fuss.

 

There are a few reasons why quiet vacationing is becoming popular.

  • First, there is a lot of pressure to always be reachable and ready to work. People worry that if they take time off, others will think they are not committed.
  • Then, there is the fear of leaving too much work for their colleagues.
  • And on top of that, there is the worry of missing important moments or chances to grow at work.

 

With more and more organisations are calling for ‘Back to Office’ (BTO or RTO), it is no surprise that millennials will resort to this technique to avoid hustle and bustle of corporate culture.

 

The fact that most millennials and even peoples in 30’s are resorting to this subtle tactic shows that something is not right in the way we work. For a generation that values being real and does not like unnecessary rules, quiet vacationing is just a way to cope in a work environment that does not fit their needs.

 

Instead of seeing this trend as sneaky, companies should see it as a sign that things need to change. Businesses that let their workers take care of themselves without judging them will see big benefits like more creativity, better work, and stronger loyalty. Those that support a good balance between work and life will not be surprised by stealth vacations. They will see it as a sign of a team that is ready to come back stronger after a break.

 

Some corporates are trying to make one or two weeks of continuous leave as mandatory however majority are not ready for long leave of employees.

 

Quiet vacationing shows that millennials will not give up their personal lives just to work all the time. They are determined to find a balance. And it is up to companies to change and make that balance a normal part of work, not something people have to hide.

 

Trying to always look busy has made a whole generation find sneaky ways to take breaks. But if companies understand how important it is for people to take time for themselves, they will see big improvements. Having happy, refreshed workers will make a huge difference for any company that is ready to change.

 

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Biren Parekh