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People as Key Factor

By focusing on developing human capital and providing opportunities for employees to contribute meaningfully, organizations can achieve higher levels of maturity and performance.

Every forward-thinking organization has the digital ambition to become a customer-centric, living, and smart business. Organizations need to proactively invest in the cultivation of capacity for innovation and run a highly adaptive business in which change is the new norm and happens the whole time.

 Building a high-mature organization involves fostering a workforce that is committed, flexible, and high-quality. This can be achieved through specific management practices that enhance human capital and organizational performance. Key practices include:

Flexible Designs and Self-Managed Teams: Implementing flexible designs and encouraging the use of self-managed work teams can enhance productivity and performance. These practices promote adaptability and responsiveness within the organization.

Training and Development: Investing in the skills and abilities of employees is crucial. This ensures that workers are equipped to perform their roles effectively and can contribute to organizational goals.

Decentralized Decision-Making: Empowering employees by giving them authority to make decisions encourages participation and innovation. This approach allows workers to apply their problem-solving skills, leading to a more engaged and motivated workforce.

Performance-Based Rewards: Offering pay for performance and other valued rewards can increase motivation and commitment among employees. Recognizing and rewarding contributions helps to maintain high levels of effort and dedication.

People are always the most crucial success factor in businesses. These practices, commonly associated with improved performance in both private and public sectors, are believed to lead to a more innovative and effective organization. By focusing on developing human capital and providing opportunities for employees to contribute meaningfully, organizations can achieve higher levels of maturity and performance.

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Get it Right

Let's see things differently, embrace holistic viewpoints; make coherent logical reasoning, get things right collaboratively.

Got the facts lined up in rows, 

a fortress built of info;

Got an answer for things mattering, 

nowhere for truth to hide off;

Opinions sharp as razors, 

cutting through the haze;

Always got the holistic viewpoint, 

in this intellectual maze.

The fact needs to be clarified, 

The truth isn't plain to view;

can we make the logic flawless, 

what other doubt shall we handle?

continue to convey the wisdom, 

to those who are astray.

Disagreement's just a sign, 

of ignorance and fear;

let's patiently explain it all, 

until the message's clear;

challenge the outdated thought;

be open for others' viewpoints, 

unify the world without-

too many conflicts, 

over-dose doubts...

But sometimes in the quiet, 

a whisper starts to grow,

A seed of curiosity is planted, 

where certainty used to flow;

A fleeting glimpse of something, 

beyond rigid frames,

A possibility of changes,

can we still get things moving forward?

There's a lesson, 

in listening to the sound;

Of different voices rising, 

perceptions of all kinds..

Perhaps the truth is holistic, 

bigger than one single point of view;

being technical right just isn't enough,

being "always right," 

isn't the best thing to do.

"Get It Right" takes-

vision, strategy, principle, practice;

Let's see things differently,

embrace holistic viewpoints;

make coherent logical reasoning,

get things right collaboratively.

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Innovation

 The "Innovative moment" for disruptive innovation is a rare and precious thing. It's the culmination of years of hard work, experimentation, and insight. 

Innovation is about figuring out alternative ways to do things. The "innovative moment" for disruptive innovation isn't a single, universally defined event, but rather a confluence of factors that coalesce into a sudden realization or breakthrough. 

It's the point where a new idea, technology, or business model fundamentally shifts the landscape, rendering existing solutions obsolete or significantly less relevant. Here are the key elements of the "Innovative Moment":

A Novel Insight:

-Connecting the Dots: Combining seemingly unrelated ideas or technologies in a new and unexpected way.

-Seeing the Unseen: Recognizing a problem or opportunity that others have overlooked.

-Challenging Assumptions: Questioning the fundamental assumptions that underpin existing solutions.

A Technological Breakthrough:

-New Capability: Developing a technology that enables something previously impossible or impractical.

-Cost Reduction: Significantly lowering the cost of a product or service, making it accessible to a wider audience.

-Performance Improvement: Dramatically improving the performance of a product or service, exceeding existing benchmarks.

A Shift in Perspective:

-Value Proposition: Creating a new value proposition that resonates with customers in a way that existing solutions do not.

-Business Model Innovation: Developing a new business model that fundamentally changes how value is created and delivered.

-Customer-Centricity: Focusing on the needs and desires of customers, rather than the limitations of existing technology.

Timing and Context:

-Market Readiness: The market must be ready for the disruptive innovation, with sufficient demand and infrastructure to support it.

-Cultural Shift: A change in societal values or attitudes can create an opening for disruptive innovation.

-External Events: Unexpected events, such as economic downturns or technological advancements, can accelerate the adoption of disruptive innovations.

Characteristics of the "Creative Moment":

-Aha! Moment: A sudden flash of insight or realization.

-Excitement and Enthusiasm: A strong sense of excitement and enthusiasm about the potential of the innovation.

-Sense of Urgency: A feeling that the innovation must be pursued quickly, before someone else does.

-Overcoming Doubt: A willingness to overcome doubts and challenges, despite the uncertainty of the outcome.

Transformative Potential: A clear understanding of the potential of the innovation to transform an industry or even society.

Examples of "Innovative Moments" in Disruptive Innovation:

-The Invention of the Printing Press: Enabled mass production of books, democratizing knowledge and transforming society.

-The Development of the Microprocessor: Led to the personal computer revolution, putting computing power in the hands of individuals.

-The Launch of the iPhone: Redefined the mobile phone and created a new platform for mobile apps and services.

-The Rise of Streaming Services: Disrupted the traditional media industry, offering on-demand access to content at a lower cost.

Cultivate "Inspirational Moments":

-Embrace Curiosity: Be curious about the world around you and seek out new information and experiences.

-Think Outside the Box: Challenge assumptions and look for unconventional solutions.

-Collaborate with Others: Share ideas and perspectives with people from different backgrounds.

-Experiment and Iterate: Be willing to try new things and learn from failures.

-Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest trends in technology, business, and society.

-Focus on the Customer: Understand the needs and desires of customers and look for ways to create value for them.

The "Innovative moment" for disruptive innovation is a rare and precious thing. It's the culmination of years of hard work, experimentation, and insight. By cultivating the right mindset and environment, individuals and organizations can increase their chances of experiencing these transformative moments and driving meaningful change in the world.

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Push & Pull in Organizational System

 People are always the weakest link of strategy management, but one of the most invaluable business assets to invest in the organization.

We are experiencing rapid change and exponential knowledge growth. People are human assets and capital. In workforce management, "push" and "pull" refer to different approaches to scheduling and assigning tasks to employees. These strategies dictate how work is distributed and how employees engage with their responsibilities.

Push System (or "Push" Scheduling): In a "push" system, management or a centralized scheduling system proactively assigns tasks and shifts to employees based on anticipated demand or business needs. The work is "pushed" onto the employees.

-Centralized Control: Management has significant control over scheduling and task allocation.

-Forecast-Driven: Schedules are typically based on forecasts of customer demand, workload, or other relevant metrics.

-Standardized Procedures: Tasks and shifts are often standardized and pre-defined.

Limited Employee Input: Employees have limited input into their schedules or task assignments.

Practices in business management

-A call center assigns agents to specific shifts based on anticipated call volume.

-A manufacturing plant schedules production lines based on forecasted orders.

-A retail store creates employee schedules based on historical sales data and expected customer traffic.

Advantages of "Push" style management:

-Efficient Resource Allocation: Ensures that staffing levels match anticipated demand.

-Predictable Labor Costs: Allows for accurate budgeting and cost control.

-Standardized Operations: Promotes consistency and efficiency in task execution.

Disadvantages of "Push" style management:

-Lack of Flexibility: Can be inflexible and unresponsive to unexpected changes in demand or employee availability.

-Employee Disengagement: Employees may feel less valued and less motivated if they have little control over their schedules.

-Potential for Mismatches: May result in employees being assigned tasks that don't align with their skills or preferences.

Pull System (or "Pull" Scheduling): In a "pull" system, employees have more autonomy and flexibility in choosing their shifts and tasks. They "pull" the work based on their availability, skills, and preferences.

Advantages of "Pull System":

-Decentralized Control: Employees have greater control over their schedules and task assignments.

-Employee-Driven: Schedules are often created through self-scheduling, shift bidding, or other employee-driven mechanisms.

-Flexible Task Allocation: Employees can choose tasks that align with their skills and interests.

-Increase Employee Input: Employees have a voice in determining their work schedules and Employees feel more valued and motivated when they have control over their schedules.

Improved Work-Life Balance: Allows employees to better balance their work and personal lives.

Better Skill Utilization: Employees can choose tasks that align with their skills and preferences, leading to higher-quality work.

Disadvantages of "Pull System":

Potential for Understaffing: It can be difficult to ensure adequate staffing levels during peak periods.

Increased Complexity: Requires more sophisticated scheduling systems and communication tools.

Potential for Inequity: May lead to some employees getting preferential treatment or access to more desirable shifts.

Hybrid Approach of "Push & Pull": Many organizations use a hybrid approach that combines elements of both push and pull systems. For example, management might create a baseline schedule based on anticipated demand, but then allow employees to trade shifts or self-schedule within certain parameters.

-Choosing the Right Approach: The best approach depends on the specific needs and characteristics of the organization. Factors to consider include:

-Nature of the Work: Is the work predictable and standardized, or is it more variable and complex?

Employee Skills and Preferences: Do employees have specialized skills or strong preferences for certain tasks or shifts?

-Business Requirements: Are there strict staffing requirements or service level agreements that must be met?

-Organizational Culture: Does the organization value employee autonomy and empowerment?

People are always the weakest link of strategy management, but one of the most invaluable business assets to invest in the organization. By carefully considering these factors, organizations can choose the workforce management approach that best aligns with their goals and creates a positive and productive work environment.

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Knowledge Penetration

 Through this learning method, learners can better deal with complex problems and improve their innovation and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge penetration refers to the integration of knowledge and principles from all aspects, so as to obtain a comprehensive and thorough understanding. This idea emphasizes the formation of a unified and profound understanding by integrating information from different fields.

 Integration and coherence are concepts that play crucial roles across various fields, including education, psychology, philosophy, and systems theory. While they are distinct, they are often interrelated and contribute to the overall understanding of complex systems and ideas. 

Eastern Philosophy: The phrase "integration and coherence" mentions "to draw inferences from one thing and to know ten things after hearing one thing, is the result of the thinker's deep understanding and thorough understanding of the principles, and then they can integrate and understand them, and reach this point." 

Practical application: In learning, integration and coherence mean not only to master the knowledge of a single field, but also to be able to connect the knowledge of different fields to form a systematic understanding. When solving problems, integration and coherence can help people analyze problems from multiple angles and find more effective solutions.

Implementation method

-Grasp the commonality: find common points in different knowledge fields, and cultivate abstract thinking ability through analogy and association.

-Form a logical line: interweave different knowledge clues to form an organic whole, and use concept maps to help visualize knowledge connections.

-Practical application: deepen the understanding of knowledge and enhance application ability through practical operations.

-Decompose complex knowledge: break down complex knowledge into smaller and more manageable steps or tasks, and gradually master them.

Knowledge penetration and integration is a high-level learning goal that requires learners to not only have a deep understanding of knowledge in a single field but also to connect this knowledge with knowledge in other fields to form a comprehensive and systematic understanding. Through this learning method, learners can better deal with complex problems and improve their innovation and problem-solving abilities.

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Organizational System

Every system has this side, that side, and the interaction between the two sides. 

Every business, as a system, has a purpose. A system is only a system in relation to a purpose, and that purpose is not inherent in the objects and processes you build and create. The difference between simple and complex systems can be understood in terms of their structure, behavior, and control mechanisms.

Simple Systems: Structure and Components: Simple systems typically involve a small number of components with straightforward interactions. For example, a mechanical clock is structurally complex but behaves simply and predictably.

-Predictability: Simple systems are generally easier to understand and predict due to their limited variables and interactions. Control in simple systems is often centralized, with clear lines of authority and minimal feedback loops. Decisions made by a central authority have direct and traceable effects, as seen in political dictatorships or privately owned corporations.

Complex Systems: Complex systems consist of many interacting components, making their behavior difficult to predict. Examples include ecosystems, economies, and the human brain, which can be complex in both structure and behavior.

Control and Feedback: These complex systems often have decentralized control, with authority spread across multiple units. This allows for more independent action and adaptability, as seen in democratic governments and the Internet.

Behavior and Agility: Complex systems are characterized by non-linear interactions and feedback loops, which contribute to their unpredictability and resilience.

Every system has this side, that side, and the interaction between the two sides. Simple systems are more predictable and easier to control, while complex systems are characterized by intricate interactions and decentralized control, making them more adaptable but harder to predict.

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Round Up

With our instincts intertwined, we’ll face what’s ahead; round up the thoughts, let’s follow where they’re led.

Gather all the memories, 

let’s take a moment to refresh ourselves,

Through the ups and downs, 

we’ve walked side by side.

Laughter and the tears, 

they’ve shaped who we are,

In this journey together, 

we’ve come so far.

Round up the special moments, 

let’s cherish them all,

Every influence we make, 

every time we got push down.

With truth and fairness by our side, 

together we’ll stand up,

In this journey together, 

let’s make up our mind.

Through the changing seasons, 

we’ve weathered the storm,

With mind full of positive thoughts, 

we trust each other enough.

Every step we take, 

every vision we shape,

In the effort we take, 

we’ve found common ground.

So here’s to the problem we intend to solve, 

the stories we share,

To the bonds that we’ve built, 

and the understanding in the atmosphere.

With every question, 

we’ll discover the clue hidden somewhere,

Round up the joy, let’s shine our light.

So round up the beliefs, 

and hold it so tight,

In this journey together, 

things could feel tough;

With our instincts intertwined, 

we’ll face what’s ahead,

Round up the thoughts, 

let’s follow where they’re led.

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Getting Things Right

With every step, we’re not alone, build things up, generate value of all kinds...

Walk down this winding road,

Footsteps echo, 

hill up, valley deep;

From here to there, 

are we able to -

find our way forward;

Through the shadows, 

through the light,

Together, can we make things alright?

Memories like footprints,

on the path we move forward;

Each one tells a story, 

each one tries to understand & being understood;

The laughter and the tears we share,

Bringing us closer, 

from here to there,

are we able to get things right?

When the road gets rough, 

and the night is long,

We’ll hold on tight, 

we’ll stay strong.

with every step, 

we’re not alone,

build things up, 

generate value of all kinds...

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Optimizing UX

By focusing on these strategies, developers can create user experiences that are not only functional but also engaging and enjoyable, ultimately leading to higher user satisfaction and retention.

People become more selective in consuming products or services. Optimizing user experience involves creating interfaces and interactions that are effective, efficient, and satisfying for users. 

This requires a deep understanding of human physical, mental, and behavioral capabilities to design systems that align with how users naturally interact with technology.

Key Strategies for Optimizing User Experience:

Usability and Interface Design: Design interfaces that are intuitive and require minimal effort to navigate. This involves understanding the human-machine interaction model, where both humans and machines process information and respond accordingly. For example, user inputs like moving a mouse or clicking buttons should seamlessly translate into machine responses.

Dynamic and Interactive Applications: Utilize technologies to create dynamic web applications that allow for real-time interaction without the need for constant page reloads. This enhances the user experience by making interactions smoother and more responsive. Implement features that validate user inputs on the client side to reduce server load and improve efficiency.

Leveraging Modern Technologies: Use modern web technologies such as HTML5 and Web APIs to enhance the functionality and interactivity of web applications. These technologies allow for richer user experiences by enabling applications to communicate and integrate seamlessly with other software.

Forward-thinking organizations all intend to run a people-centric business. By focusing on these strategies, developers can create user experiences that are not only functional but also engaging and enjoyable, ultimately leading to higher user satisfaction and retention.

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Hard Fact, Soft Feeling

With knowledge in hand, and mind open wide, we’ll navigate this shifting tide. In the tempo of growth, we’ll be agile and thrive...

In the light to grow ourselves; 

skills are crafted fluently,

information & gut feelings, 

the plans laid.

But in the essence of change, 

there’s more to see,

It’s the human touch, 

that sets us free.

Hard fact, soft feeling, 

in the flow of change,

weave the thread to -

make things happen seamlessly;

With every initiative, 

we’ll find our way to influence surroundings;

Embracing the diverse viewpoint,

come what could be.

Change is part of reality,

we all have to handle it;

With hard facts guiding, 

but feelings senses subtle things;

Resistance could rise, 

it’s part of the habit inertia;

but empathy whispers, 

It’s not just a feel;

Behind every initiative, 

there is a story untold,

In the thread of change, 

we’re weaving new realms....

So let’s deal with-

the struggle with optimistic spirit;

In the substance of the matter, 

we find our trajectory to reinvent the world.

with knowledge in hand, and mind open wide,

we’ll navigate this shifting tide.

In the tempo of growth, 

we’ll be agile and thrive...

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