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If people are not calling you crazy, then you are not thinking big enough... Big picture thinking is crucial for personal and professional growth. It helps you envision possibilities, set ambitious goals, and navigate your path with purpose and clarity. Here's why and how to become a big picture thinker: Why Think Big? 1. Inspires Innovation🚀 ↳ Thinking big pushes you to explore new ideas and solutions that can drive innovation and create lasting impact. 2. Sets Ambitious Goals 🎯 ↳ Big picture thinking helps you set high aspirations and work towards achieving them, fueling your motivation and drive. 3. Creates Long-term Vision🌍 ↳ It allows you to see beyond immediate challenges and focus on long-term objectives, guiding your decisions and actions. 4. Builds Resilience💪 ↳ When you have a big picture in mind, setbacks and obstacles become mere stepping stones rather than roadblocks. How to Become a Big Picture Thinker? 1. Dream Big 🌠 ↳ Allow yourself to dream without limitations. Imagine the possibilities and don't be afraid to think outside the box. 2. Stay Curious 🔍 ↳ Cultivate a mindset of curiosity. Ask questions, seek new knowledge, and continuously learn about different perspectives and industries. 3. Visualise Success 🌟 ↳ Create a clear mental image of what success looks like for you. Visualizing your goals can help you stay focused and motivated. 4. Connect the Dots 🌐 ↳ Look for patterns and connections between different ideas and concepts. This helps you understand how various elements fit into the bigger picture. 5. Embrace Change 🔄 ↳ Be open to change and adaptability. Big picture thinkers understand that change is an opportunity for growth and evolution. 6. Take Calculated Risks 🎢 ↳ Don’t be afraid to take risks. Evaluate potential outcomes and make informed decisions that can lead to significant progress. 7. Collaborate and Network 🤝 ↳ Surround yourself with diverse thinkers and experts. Collaborating with others can broaden your perspective and enrich your ideas. The Importance of Knowing the Big Picture Understanding the big picture is vital for: - Strategic Planning 🗺️: Helps in making informed decisions that align with long-term goals. - Effective Leadership👑: Inspires and guides teams towards a common vision. - Problem-Solving🧩: Provides a comprehensive view to tackle complex issues. - Sustained Success 🏆: Ensures that you stay focused on what truly matters in the long run. Remember, thinking big is not about having all the answers; it’s about having the vision and courage to pursue your grandest dreams. Don’t let fear or doubt hold you back. Embrace the journey and watch how thinking big transforms your life and career. How do you cultivate big picture thinking? Share your thoughts and experiences below! Follow Vidushi Bhardwaj for more. #ThinkBig #BigPictureThinking #Innovation #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Visionary #Ambition #CareerSuccess

The Power of Planning and Fearless Execution Success in any endeavor begins with a well-crafted plan. A solid plan provides direction, minimizes uncertainty, and sets the foundation for achieving goals. Planning allows us to envision the future and identify the steps necessary to get there. Whether in personal life, career, or business, the importance of planning cannot be overstated, it organizes our thoughts, help us anticipate challenges, and ensures that we allocate resources effectively. However, even the most detailed plans are meaningless without execution. Execution requires courage and decisiveness. Fear often holds us back, planting seeds of doubt about our abilities or the likelihood of success. Yet, true growth occurs when we step out of our comfort zones and act despite uncertainty. Overcoming fear and taking bold action bridges the gap between dreams and reality. Each small step taken in the direction of our goals strengthens our resolve, builds confidence, and moves us closer to success. The combination of clear planning and fearless execution for the coming year will be unstoppable for you. When we commit to acting on our plans without hesitation, we unlock our full potential. Obstacles become stepping stones, and setbacks turn into lessons. By believing in your vision and refusing to let fear dictate your choices, you will create a path to achieve much more than you ever imagined possible. Planning starts now!

Improvement Requires Change Change is always challenging, even the small ones. How can we ensure that everyone is on board for the journey? What distinguishes successful change journeys? Undergoing change is a challenge often met with resistance, especially when it involves reevaluating and adapting to entirely new ways of working or living. It's ingrained in many to assume that this won't benefit me, while others wonder, what's in it for me? The key to succeeding in improvement lies in engaging and involving all stakeholders from the outset. By establishing clear communication and open dialogue, trust can be built, and fear of the unknown can be reduced. Showing and clarifying the vision/goal and explaining why we need to get there and what the consequences will be if we don't succeed, so that the unknown doesn't become frightening but something we are drawn to. The important thing is that all stakeholders know what's in it for them, meaning how it will be better for me? When a sufficiently large portion of those affected, the critical mass, is involved in driving the improvement process because they see their improvement, we are on the right track to success. To get everyone on board for the journey, it's crucial to truly listen to their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Offering support and training to help people feel secure and competent in the new situation is also essential as fear creates resistance; we want to create curiosity and engagement. Successful change/improvement journeys are often characterized by strong leadership that is clear about the goals, inspiring, and supportive to their teams. Additionally, flexibility and adaptability are important qualities for navigating unexpected obstacles and challenges along the way. One thing is certain: we will encounter unexpected obstacles, but if we have a clear goal and the team on board for the journey, we will succeed. In summary, successful change/improvement journeys require a combination of communication, participation, support, and leadership to guide everyone through the challenging transition to the new. Is your company facing challenges? Will you need to change your way of working? Reach out to Sourcing Excellence, and we can explore how we can support you on your improvement journey.

Improvement Requires Change Change is always challenging, even the small ones. How can we ensure that everyone is on board for the journey? What distinguishes successful change journeys? Undergoing change is a challenge often met with resistance, especially when it involves reevaluating and adapting to entirely new ways of working or living. It's ingrained in many to assume that this won't benefit me, while others wonder, what's in it for me? The key to succeeding in improvement lies in engaging and involving all stakeholders from the outset. By establishing clear communication and open dialogue, trust can be built, and fear of the unknown can be reduced. Showing and clarifying the vision/goal and explaining why we need to get there and what the consequences will be if we don't succeed, so that the unknown doesn't become frightening but something we are drawn to. The important thing is that all stakeholders know what's in it for them, meaning how it will be better for me? When a sufficiently large portion of those affected, the critical mass, is involved in driving the improvement process because they see their improvement, we are on the right track to success. To get everyone on board for the journey, it's crucial to truly listen to their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. Offering support and training to help people feel secure and competent in the new situation is also essential as fear creates resistance; we want to create curiosity and engagement. Successful change/improvement journeys are often characterized by strong leadership that is clear about the goals, inspiring, and supportive to their teams. Additionally, flexibility and adaptability are important qualities for navigating unexpected obstacles and challenges along the way. One thing is certain: we will encounter unexpected obstacles, but if we have a clear goal and the team on board for the journey, we will succeed. In summary, successful change/improvement journeys require a combination of communication, participation, support, and leadership to guide everyone through the challenging transition to the new. Is your company facing challenges? Will you need to change your way of working? Reach out to Sourcing Excellence, and we can explore how we can support you on your improvement journey.

Change management is not new concepts it old as time let’s look at top 10 quotes: "The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change." - Bill Clinton "Your success in life isn't based on your ability to simply change. It is based on your ability to change faster than your competition, customers and business." - Mark Sanborn "The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought change." - Charles Kettering "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass "If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually, you'll make progress." - Barack Obama "However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results." - Winston Churchill "It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg." - C. S. Lewis "Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change." - Confucius "It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory." - W. Edwards Deming "If I'd asked my customers what they wanted, they'd have said 'Don't change anything.'" - Henry Ford Throughout time and history, people concur change is crucial to survival. In life there is thriving and surviving which do you want to do?

The True Measure of Intelligence - Change Today's fast paced world demands one major thing. Change. This quality stands out as paramount. As Albert Einstein famously said, "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." In every aspect of life, whether personal or professional, the capacity to adapt and evolve is essential for success. This fundamental truth holds especially true in the professional realm, where stagnation can lead to obsolescence. In this LinkedIn blog, we'll delve into why embracing change is not only necessary but also a hallmark of intelligence. Adaptability Leads to Innovation: Those who possess the intelligence to change are often the ones who drive innovation. By being open to new ideas, methods, and technologies, individuals and organisations can push boundaries and discover ground-breaking solutions to existing problems. Innovation thrives in environments where change is welcomed rather than feared. Resilience in the Face of Challenges: Change inevitably brings challenges, but intelligent individuals see these challenges as opportunities for growth rather than roadblocks. They possess the resilience to navigate through uncertainties, learn from failures, and emerge stronger on the other side. Adaptable professionals are not deterred by setbacks; instead, they view them as valuable lessons in their journey toward success. Continuous Learning and Improvement: Intelligence is not static; it is a dynamic process of learning and growth. Those who embrace change understand the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement. Growth Mindset is ESSENTIAL! Thriving in a Dynamic Environment: Global world stuff!!, change is constant. Industries evolve, consumer preferences shift, and new opportunities emerge. Intelligent professionals are not only adept at navigating change but also thrive in dynamic environments. They have the agility to pivot quickly, seize new opportunities, and stay ahead of the curve. Building Stronger Relationships: Intelligent individuals understand the importance of empathy, communication, and collaboration in navigating change effectively. By building strong relationships and networks, they create a support system that helps them weather the storms of change and achieve greater success together. Albert Einstein's words ring true now more than ever. The only constant is change, adaptability is not just a desirable trait—it's a necessity for survival and success. By embracing change, continuously learning, and fostering resilience, we can unlock our full potential and thrive in an ever-evolving world. So let us embrace change, not as a challenge to be feared, but as an opportunity to grow, innovate, and excel. Grab the opportunity to move forward and make the changes necessary to perform, to have your team successful and to ensure that the business thrives, remains relevant and is forward looking, proactive and meets our customer demands. GBS

Managing change is often understated and is easier said than done   Change is not easy, whether on a personal or organizational level. Doing 10 things that are familiar is more comfortable than learning to do only but 5 new things.   This is a natural human trait as we are comfortable and set with what we know and familiar with, especially if what we know and are doing works. It will be difficult or considered not worthwhile to do things differently even if it could lead to improvements.   But change is inevitable in life, both personally and from a work aspect.   Value from a change is the key catalyst for ensuring success. People must be able to identify the value and benefits the change brings to them personally before they buy in.   An alternative approach is forced change, i.e. there’s no choice as something will be stopped or replaced. This approach also works but may not be received so well compared to that of creating value with the change.   However you decide to manage and implement a change, it should make sense to you and to the people involved, and to ensure a good chance of success, ask these questions:   1) What’s involved and important at the core of the change that’s required? 2) Why is the change necessary? 3) What value and benefits does it bring to all parties involved?   If you need help working on a change, reach out and I can work with you on it.   NB: This article is linked to ‘Continued Changes’ that is underlying in all the stages of the basic life cycle that I shared earlier. 

Transformation Simplified Outcomes Emerge When People Follow the Story They Co-Wrote What if everything you thought you knew about transformation is what's holding your company back? In fast-moving environments, knowing isn’t enough - in fact, the pretext of knowledge is a fatal conceit. Success comes from spotting pivotal moments and acting decisively to build momentum. Transformation often fails when experts compete against each other to have "the answer", or when it’s managed as a list of tasked whose boxes must be checked. Instead, it’s about letting go of control, being open to new approaches, and trusting the process to let the best solutions emerge. Through focused, collaborative interactions, momentum builds, and that momentum drives real progress. 1️⃣ Transformation is a State Shift Transformation isn’t just about change—it’s a complete state shift in how your organization operates. As external conditions evolve, old systems struggle, and maintaining them becomes more costly. The tipping point arrives when the costs of maintaining the current system outweigh its benefits. Leaders must recognize this inflection point, let go of outdated controls, and allow the organization to shift into a more adaptive state that aligns with new realities. 2️⃣ Synthesize Diverse Perspectives into a Shared Vision No one person, nor one department can have the answer in a complex, dynamic environment- it's just not possible. Transformation requires breaking away from bureaucratic constraints and rigid benchmarks that keep teams stuck. Empower your teams to bring diverse perspectives to the table, and engineering creative conflict to allow the best ideas to emerge which shared understanding. By aligning adaptable, cross-functional teams with hyper targeted customer segments, you can build a portfolio of many different revenue streams with their own ability to self govern. 3️⃣ Plot the Trajectory; Direct the Energy Transformation is not a linear process. Once the shared vision is established, the real challenge is plotting the course and directing energy toward that vision. Start small—prototype, test quickly, codify what works, then scale based on results. By taking continuous action, you build momentum, allowing your teams to adjust and refine as the journey unfolds. Success isn’t about certainty; it’s about maintaining momentum while navigating through complexity. The Real Shift: Learning to Do. Relying on what you already know can stall your organization. Transformation happens when people admit they don’t have all the answers—and that’s a good thing. What matters most is resilience and the willingness to iterate and co-create. It's not about being right; it’s about discovering what's right and doing what works. The shift? Letting the need to know go. Stop explaining, show - don't tell. Stop learning to know. Start learning to do. #b2Bsales #b2bmarketing #gtm #digital #transformation #valuecreation