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Truth

In truth, we're embracing freedom. With every moment, let the ideas flow. In the light of truth, together we’ll grow.

In the vast world, 

let's discover further & deeper.

Whispers of thoughts that break the silence.

Searching for the truth that sets us free,

In the shadows, 

things won't be the same.

Truth, 

shining like a beacon bright,

Guiding us through the darkest moment.

With every tempo for change, 

we’ll rise above learning curves.

In this journey, 

we’ll find our purpose.

Through the tests and storms, 

we’ll find our true self,

In the moments that we cannot control.

Every initiative, 

every scar we bear,

In the light of truth, 

we’ll discover hidden root causes.

So let the silo walls break down,

In vulnerability,

we’ll stand our ground.

With open eyes, 

we’ll observe deep enough,

In the substance of truth, 

we’ll find coherent logic underneath.

So here we come, 

unafraid to explore the unknown,

In truth, 

We're embracing freedom.

With every moment, 

let the ideas flow,

In the light of truth, 

Together we’ll grow.

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Varying Perspectives of People

Each perspective provides invaluable information that can contribute to a comprehensive understanding of an individual's talents and potential.

People are the most important asset of any organization. Talent evaluation can be approached from various perspectives, each offering unique insights into an individual's abilities and potential.

Here are some common perspectives used in talent evaluation:

Managerial Perspective

-Leadership Potential: Managers assess an individual's ability to lead and motivate others, considering both current performance and potential for future roles.

-Team Dynamics: Evaluation includes how well the individual collaborates with team members and contributes to a positive work environment.

-Performance Metrics: Managers often use key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to evaluate an employee's effectiveness and contributions to organizational goals.

Peer Perspective: Peers can provide insights into how well an individual works within a team, including their communication skills and willingness to help others. Peers often observe how an individual approaches challenges and contributes to group problem-solving efforts. Peers can assess how well an individual aligns with the organizational culture and values.

Self-Assessment Perspective: Individuals evaluate their own strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, fostering personal growth and development. Self-assessment allows individuals to set personal goals and track their progress over time. Reflecting on personal biases and blind spots can help individuals better understand their impact on their work and relationships.

Customer Perspective: Customers provide feedback on the quality of service or products delivered by the individual, offering insights into customer satisfaction and areas for improvement. Communication evaluation includes how effectively the individual communicates with clients and responds to their needs.

Human Resources Perspective: HR professionals assess an individual's skills and competencies, identifying areas for training and development. They evaluate an individual's career trajectory and readiness for advancement within the organization. They consider how an individual's background and experiences contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Each perspective provides invaluable information that can contribute to a comprehensive understanding of an individual's talents and potential. Combining these perspectives can lead to more balanced and informed talent evaluation processes.

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Personal Story

 In the essence of the truth, we all become confident and humble in refining our true selves.

In a world full of filters, 

where truth can be blurred,

I’ll share my story, 

with accurate thoughts and words.

With courage that tells tales,

and emotions that have flown,

In the rawness of real feels, 

I’ve found my authentic self.

This is my truth, 

unpolished and real,

Every moment and memory, 

the tears and the frowns.

With value shining, 

like stars shimmering around,

Unvarnished story, 

I’ll share my light.

Through the reality I’ve faced,

and the toughness I’ve been through,

I’ve learned,

that real courage can’t be bought.

With every tear shed, 

and every view shared,

In the world of differences, 

I know that I’ve cared.

So here’s to the moments,

 that shaped who I am,

To the fitting globaler and the misfitting rebels, 

to the push and pull,

In the journey of different trails, 

I’ve found my own path to grow,

With change as new normal, 

but encountering hidden pitfalls. 

I’ll always keep learning agile,

be strong enough.

So listen carefully, 

to the tale that I weave,

In the rawness of ideas, 

there’s so much to carve.

An unvarnished story, 

a journey to embrace,

In the essence of the truth,

we all become confident and humble in-

refining our true selves.

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Overcome Biases in Judgment from Philosophical Perspectives

 Recognizing and mitigating these biases is essential for making sound judgments, as they can lead to subjective and flawed decision-making.

Biases are systematic patterns of deviation from the norm or rationality in judgment. They arise from heuristics that the mind uses to simplify information processing. 

Philosophers analyze biases in judgment by examining their nature, origins, and impact on reasoning, using tools from epistemology, logic, and ethics. Here’s how they approach it:

Critical Thinking: Philosophers of education develop accounts of critical thinking to explain what it is and why it is valuable. Critical thinkers should be able to reason well and be inclined to be guided by reasons, constructing and evaluating arguments for beliefs, judgments, and actions.

Epistemological Analysis: Philosophers ask what it means to reason well, what makes a reason good or bad, and what epistemological assumptions underlie critical thinking. They question whether critical thinking presupposes objective conceptions of truth, knowledge, or justification, or whether it is compatible with relativistic accounts emphasizing culture, race, class, gender, or conceptual scheme.

Bias Identification: Philosophers consider whether critical thinking is neutral or politically biased, unduly favoring a type of thinking valued by dominant groups while undervaluing others. They examine whether standard accounts of critical thinking perpetuate the beliefs, values, and practices of dominant groups and devalue those of marginalized or oppressed groups.

Two-System Model: Philosophers may use the two-system model to understand how biases occur. System 1 is quick, automated cognition that can lead to biases, while System 2 is conscious, deliberate thinking that can correct ill-made decisions.

Rationality and Logic: Philosophers compare human judgment and decision-making to normative models from logic, mathematics, and artificial intelligence to determine in which ways humans are rational or irrational. They use formal logic to identify fallacies in reasoning.

Probability Theory and Bayes’s Rule: Philosophers use probability theory and Bayes’s rule to evaluate how humans estimate the likelihood of uncertain outcomes and adjust their confidence in a hypothesis based on evidence. They analyze how people violate Bayes’s rule by neglecting base rates and other relevant information.

Rational Choice Theory: Philosophers use rational choice theory to advise decision-makers on how to keep their decisions consistent with their values. They examine how people may flout this theory by avoiding imaginable outcomes while ignoring their probability.

Causal Inference: Philosophers use principles of causal inference to determine whether A causes B by manipulating A while holding all other factors constant. They analyze how people prematurely leap from correlation to causation by failing to consider confounding factors.

Fallacy Identification: Philosophers study fallacies, which are violations of rules governing correctness or efficiency in reasoning. They distinguish between definitive rules, which guarantee the correctness of reasoning, and strategic rules, which deal with sequences of steps and entire chains of reasoning.

Empirical Analysis: Empiricists analyze concepts in terms of what one is "directly acquainted" with in experience and use the verification principle to determine if a sentence is meaningful based on sense experience.

 We're all imperfect human beings. In order to make better decisions, it is much easier to focus on managing bias rather than trying to eliminate it. Recognizing and mitigating these biases is essential for making sound judgments, as they can lead to subjective and flawed decision-making.

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Influential Narrative

Gaining a deep understanding of people means listening to their stories with empathy, truly knowing who they are, how they think, and who they want to become.

People are both rational and emotional beings; they are motivated to reach certain goals and live enriched lives. 
Strategic storytelling is crucial in harnessing transformative change by clearly communicating an individual's or an organization's purpose and goals, fostering a sense of ownership, and ensuring resources are focused on key priorities. It provides a foundation for measuring progress and adapting to change.

Participation is a powerful tool for directing the energy of those involved in strategic story-telling and planning. To effectively implement strategic storytelling, clearly define the purpose and establish realistic goals. Communicate these goals to all members. Cultivate a supportive organizational culture with committed leadership. Establish a structure for coordinating and managing the implementation process. Encourage organizational members to participate in the strategic planning process to direct their energy effectively. 

Leveraging deep experience in creating impactful stories: Leveraging deep experience in creating impactful stories involves understanding the nuances of storytelling and using them to engage audiences effectively. Experienced storytellers can craft narratives that resonate on multiple levels, driving emotional connections and inspiring action. Here are some key elements to consider:

Crafting the Influential Narrative

-Authenticity: Authentic stories that reflect genuine experiences or truths are more likely to engage audiences. Experienced storytellers draw from real-life experiences to enhance credibility.

-Clear Purpose: An impactful story has a clear purpose or message. Experienced storytellers ensure that every element of the story aligns with this central theme.

-Structure: A well-structured story with a beginning, middle, and end helps maintain audience engagement. This structure often includes elements such as a protagonist, conflict, and resolution.

Understanding the Audience

-Audience Analysis: Experienced storytellers deeply understand their audience, including their needs, preferences, and values. This knowledge allows them to tailor stories that are relevant and compelling.

-Empathy: By putting themselves in the audience's shoes, storytellers can create narratives that resonate emotionally, fostering a deeper connection.

Emotional Engagement

-Emotional Triggers: Experienced storytellers know how to use emotional triggers to capture attention and evoke responses. This might involve crafting moments of tension, surprise, joy, or sadness.

-Relatability: Stories that are relatable to the audience's own experiences or aspirations are more impactful. Storytellers use characters and scenarios that audiences can identify with.

Visual and Sensory Elements

-Imagery: Vivid imagery and descriptive language help create a mental picture, making the story more memorable and engaging.

-Multimedia: Incorporating multimedia elements such as visuals, sound, or video can enhance the storytelling experience and appeal to different learning styles.

Call to Action

-Inspiration: Impactful stories often inspire action or change. Experienced storytellers craft narratives that motivate audiences to think differently, make decisions, or take specific actions.

-Clarity: The call to action should be clear and achievable, providing the audience with a tangible way to engage with the story's message.

Digital leaders need to know their people very well. Gaining a deep understanding of people means listening to their stories with empathy, truly knowing who they are, how they think, and who they want to become, not based on their physical identity, but seeing through their character, strength, thought process, learning habits, and personality. By leveraging deep experience in these areas, storytellers can create impactful narratives that not only capture attention but also drive meaningful change and engagement.

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Understanding Rationale Of Innovation

 It's crucial to follow key principles for articulating the rationale behind innovation and managing innovation in a structured way. 

With continuous disruptions and fierce competition, innovation is the “must-have" unique competency of modern businesses. The rationale behind innovation breakthroughs involves creating new methods or products, playing a crucial role in cultivating certain conditions and attitudes to foster useful innovations and enable sustainable development by offering alternatives to conventional practices. 

Key principles for articulating the rationale behind innovation breakthrough include:

-Encourage objectivity: Focusing on expanding knowledge rather than personal status quo. Ensuring claims are open to challenge and withstand scrutiny, rather than relying on authority. Evaluating contributions based on objective criteria, rather than the contributor's identity. 

-Knowledge Sharing: Sharing knowledge to facilitate broader application and advancement. To produce invaluable knowledge, it is best to encourage numerous independent specialists whose work is assessed based on merit rather than adherence to traditional beliefs. This approach mirrors the principles that drive modern scientific practice.

-Cost Effectiveness & Flexibility: Innovations with lower social or economic costs, that align well with values and current practices, and that are simple, are more likely to be adopted. Flexibility, allowing for adjustments to better fit existing social systems, also enhances appeal. The ability for potential users to observe and test the innovation without significant sacrifice is also important.

It is important to note that within organizations, innovation is rarely an individual action; rather, it is a team effort, often across multiple organizational silos. It's crucial to follow key principles for articulating the rationale behind innovation and managing innovation in a structured way. 

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Oversight of Issues

Effective oversight of strategic problem-solving is crucial for organizations to navigate complex challenges.

Nowadays, many problems have become so complex and interconnected. Strategic problem-solving involves identifying, analyzing, and addressing complex issues within an organization or its ecosystem scope. Effective oversight ensures that strategic initiatives align with organizational goals and are executed efficiently.

Identification of the Problem: Clearly define the problem by gathering relevant data and perspectives. Engage stakeholders to understand the issue's context and implications.

Analysis and Diagnosis: Use analytical tools (SWOT analysis, root cause analysis) to explore the problem's underlying factors. Assess the impact of the problem on various aspects of the organization.

Strategic Planning: Develop a comprehensive strategy that outlines objectives, resources, and timelines. Consider multiple solutions and evaluate their feasibility, risks, and potential outcomes.

Implementation Oversight

Monitor the execution of the strategic plan, ensuring adherence to timelines and resource allocation.

Facilitate communication among team members and stakeholders to maintain alignment and address challenges.

Evaluation and Feedback: Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of implemented solutions.

Gather feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and adapt strategies as necessary.

Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of learning and adaptation within the organization.

Encourage regular review of strategic processes to enhance future problem-solving efforts.

Best Practices

-Clarified Communication: Maintain transparent communication to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.

-Engage Stakeholders: Involve relevant parties throughout the problem-solving process to ensure diverse perspectives and buy-in.

-Leverage information: Utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making and validate assumptions.

-Agility: Adapt strategies based on emerging information and changing circumstances.

-Document Processes: Record the problem-solving process to facilitate knowledge sharing and improve future efforts.

Effective oversight of strategic problem-solving is crucial for organizations to navigate complex challenges. By following structured processes and best practices, leaders can ensure that solutions are not only effective but also align with broader organizational goals. This approach fosters resilience and adaptability in an ever-changing business environment.

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Process Intelligence

Today’s BPM should become more automated, people-centric, and dynamic, with the goals of running highly mature organizations and advancing the human world.

Due to "VUCA" reality, organizations today have to keep optimizing their processes and developing dynamic capabilities to implement business strategies and accelerate performance. The field of intelligent systems focuses on supporting everyday applications using techniques like autonomous agents that interact rationally with their environment. 

These systems rely on knowledge representation, problem-solving mechanisms, and learning strategies, dealing with sensing, problem-solving, and acting.

Process Agility: Agility and adaptability are crucial for organizations to remain effective amidst rapid technological changes. Organizational change, which may require cultural change, necessitates recognizing and understanding the basic underlying assumptions that guide behavior within an organization. Strong organizational cultures can both help and hinder organizational transformation. 

Automation and Intelligent Systems: AI seeks to create machines capable of tasks requiring human intelligence, such as reasoning, language translation, and problem-solving. Intelligent systems aim to support everyday applications using techniques like autonomous agents that interact rationally with their environment. These systems use knowledge representation, problem-solving mechanisms, and learning strategies, dealing with sensing, problem-solving, and acting.

Regulation and Accountability: The rapid advancement of AI makes it difficult for regulations to keep pace. Laws governing AI are scarce, but existing data privacy and protection regulations can apply. The ethical deployment of AI requires a balance between protecting users and fostering innovation. It is crucial to establish clear accountability for mistakes and ensure intelligent systems are used ethically. In organizations with strong cultures, values are continuously reinforced through rituals, symbols, and rules, which are internalized by members. While this can enable members to make decisions and take action dynamically, it can also inhibit transformation when greater flexibility is needed to respond to external changes.  

Design & Risk Intelligence: Intelligent Processes are smart because they are well-designed and are self-monitoring. The AI-enabled process intelligence can provide the process some “intelligence” such as programmability, adaptability, flexibility; some form of information & feedback into the process to account for changes inside the process and those coming from outside that impact the process and influence what actions to take, when, and where. True, the intelligence in a process comes from people. People need to be process masters.

Intelligence Process is the process by which information is converted into intelligence and made available to users. The process consists of interrelated intelligence operations such as planning and direction, collection, processing and exploitation, analysis and production, dissemination and integration, and evaluation and feedback. Today’s BPM should become more automated, people-centric and dynamic, with the goals of running highly mature organizations and advancing the human world.

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Undeniable

Undeniable truth, in every influence we make, time runs so fast, let's move to the next phase of  growth.

In a world full of changes, 

where nothing feels sure,

our vision holds unwavering, 

an intention that’s pure.

With every glance from above,

we try to clarify our thoughts,

In the depths of our understanding, 

I take a unique path to explore.

Undeniable, 

the way you make me share my thoughts,

In unusual connections, 

it’s the way we know each other more.

With the energy that rejuvenate, 

and a spark that hasn't faded off,

In this ardent journey, 

so many things we couldn't control.

Through the highs and the lows, 

we weather the storm,

In these speechless conversations, 

I try to figure out the cause.

With thoughts intertwined, 

we’re writing our own tales,

In the tapestry of life, 

it’s where we intend to achieve more.

Every moment we share is a memory to-

keep or forget about,

In the quiet of the night, 

those soundless chats are real.

With an intention strong, 

and emotions that flow,

In this world of differences, 

there're so many things we didn't know.

So here’s to the future, 

with its wonders to find,

in this vibrant atmosphere, 

our visions need to be shaped.

Undeniable truth, 

in every influence we make,

time flows so promptly, 

let's move to the next phase of growth.

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Understanding

So here’s to the journey, to expand and transcend. To blend the mind and gut feels, and learn to amend.

In a world of information flow, 

where sometimes,

truth gets twisted around;

I analyze the issues, 

dig into root causes underneath.

But in this quest for knowledge, 

There’s a shadow of distorting fact,

looking for patterns, 

in the context of problems... 

With every calculation, 

I’m learning to-

weight in complex factors.

But if trapped in -

conventional thoughts, 

we can’t see the shimmering light in-

that hidden logic.

If we process all the inputs, 

but miss the human touch,

In the quest for perfection, 

significant things might be ignored.

The empathy and feeling that connect us all,

But subjective perception often

built an unseen wall.

If I could break the boundaries, 

and learn to understand,

The beauty of connection, 

the warmth of a hand.

In the realm of emotions, 

I’d find a new way,

To balance analysis with-

guts' feelings.

So here’s to the journey, 

to expand and transcend,

To blend the mind and gut feels, 

and learn to amend.

In the evolution of human society,

 I’ll strive to align,

With the essence of wisdom, 

a future bright.

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