Wo(a)ndering thoughts!!!

It is that time of the year when we start to reflect on the past year and have a chance to up a version in the new year. During the weekend I did my usual beach stretch. While walking on those familiar paths near the beach, it reminded me of the time 18 months ago, how confused and broken I was and I used to walk this same path almost every single day for 6 months. I spent hundreds of hours listening to podcasts by Simon Sinek & Mel Robbins while walking along the beach for hundreds of kilometres. Whenever I encounter a problem, I rush to the beach to find solace; it comforts me every single time. Standing on the shores of the ocean, you realise how small you are, and your problems seem to shrink to merely a drop in the ocean.When it all started, I was lost and with every step I took, I felt I was getting the clarity I needed. But every step felt long and exhausting.  I emerged stronger and more courageous than ever before.  PC: Google images Earlier this year, the u...

Whether it's a business problem or a technology problem, the first step is to find a solution. Am I right?  I don’t need a Business degree to recognise it's not the right way to solve a problem; surprisingly, many teams follow this approach. Often a solution is reached before defining a problem. You might argue “Why would an organisation spend $$ without analysing the problem?”. I agree with the intention, but I believe getting clarity on the problem will save time and avoid complications in other business processes, time, money, and resources in the long run. I have noticed instances where businesses quickly resolve problems without knowing the downstream effects on other processes, which can lead to further issues later. In some cases, standard processes have workarounds because no one had time to go back and fix it. Here is your guide to solve problems in an ideal way, The first step is to  analyse and identify the problem  - Explore thoroughly to get to the core ...