I fondly remember the times I got opportunity to pick larger or wider roles. I recall the excitement, as it opened doors to new opportunities.
However, once the initial excitement subsided, I recall feeling overwhelmed. Suddenly, my to-do list seemed endless, and being “busy” became my new normal. My pride in being a hands-on person definitely didn’t help.
I stopped smiling… and seemed preoccupied all the time. I was not accessible to people, I became a bottleneck!
Here’s what helped me regain control (thanks to the guidance from my managers):
Everything doesn’t need your touch: Some tasks can – no should be – handled by others, they might do it better. Letting go isn’t easy, but only way out.
Redefine myself I was trying to do two roles – my old and the new! I had to stop it and focus on the work that only I could do.
Make Time to Think: I carved out couple of hours every day in the morning: a NO DISTURBANCE TIME. I spent this time on to reflect, think and plan… or do any work only I could do. Many days, it felt like indulgence… however, soon I could see the shift in my productivity.
What challenges have you faced while picking larger roles? What helped you evolve?
At the outset, I would like to thank you for stopping by my Blog.
I believe that there is nothing right or wrong in this world. What’s right in this moment and context may be wrong in another moment and context. This belief has inspired me to name my blog ‘Perspectives’.
Perspectives is a platform for me to share my experiences, thoughts and perspectives on various subjects. You may have a different point of view. I look forward to hearing them, these are the triggers for rich and deep conversations.
On personal front, I live in Mumbai, India. I love to read; Somerset Maugham and Nevil Shute are my favorite authors. My favorite books are The Razor’s Edge, Mrs. Craddock, Chequer Board and Gone with the Wind. I am thankful to my father who inculcated the habit of reading in me early on.
I am also passionate about traveling, I have been to most parts of India and to several countries across the globe.
On professional front, I work in Human Resources function. Over two and half decades, I have worked across multiple industries and cultures. I focus on Leadership Development, Talent Management, Visioning and Culture, Large-scale change, Employee Listening & Engagement, Employee Well-being, Inclusive work culture, HR effectiveness, Behavior and Mind-set shifts through sustained interventions
I currently lead Organization Effectiveness Function for Aditya Birla Group, a $44.3 billion conglomerate with 120000 employees across 35 countries.
I sincerely hope that you will enjoy reading my blog. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you!
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