Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions…

Rajiv Khurana

CMC, FIMC

My A2Z Actions…

I A D E S

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions…

Dedicated to

All people who

LOVE

ACTIONS.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions…

I

D

E

A

S

Introspect

Develop

Explore

Apply

Share

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions…

Minutes to read, lifetime to implement

Simple, Jargon-free, daily… actionable ideas 100

10

1 Focus. Only YOU.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… A

Aim high in

my work and

life.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… A

Avoid

mediocre

thinking and

performance.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… A

Analyze my

mistakes and

learn from them.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… A

Anticipate

consequences of

my actions &

communications.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… B

Be curious and keep

an open mind.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… B

Be alert to new

opportunities.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… B

Become more

dependable/reliable

to my colleagues

and superiors.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… C

Compile a list

of pending

matters

regularly for

taking actions.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… C

Challenge my

assumptions.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… C

Celebrate

success of self

and team

regularly.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… C

Collaborate

more and

compete less.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… D

Dream for and

contribute in creating a

congenial work place.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… D

Delegate more.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… D

Debrief

regularly,

especially after

each major

event.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… E

Energize self

and people

around me.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… E

Experiment

with ideas.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… E

Earn respect

from others.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… E

Enjoy

uncertainties.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… F

Forgive the

defaulter but do

not forget the

fault.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… F

Focus on the

overall

objectives of the

organization and

team.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… F

Follow up

regularly with

people.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… G

Give and receive

feedback

regularly.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… G

Go extra step to

talk and sort out

work issues

instead of

sending Inter

Office Memos.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… G

Gear up

teammates

and kill

complacency.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… H

Honestly fulfill

the promises.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… H

Have an

understanding

of the

teammate's

families and

background.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… H

Have at least

one major

challenge a

month to

overcome.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… H

Hold back public

criticism of

colleagues and

teammates.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… I

Identify wrong work

habits and develop

the correction plan.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… I

Inject humor in

the routine drab

office.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… I

Impress

superiors

with actions

and not with

'gift of the

gab'.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… I

Invite

colleagues/team

mates at home

to strengthen

informal

relationship.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… J

Join a group of

learners and

help each other

to learn new

things.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… J

Judiciously deal

with all

subordinates

and guard

myself against

any perception

of partiality.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… J

Judge people only

on the basis of

their performance

and contributions.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… K

Keep

learning

new things.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… K

Keep fixing

tougher targets

for self and the

team.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… K

Keep

strengthening

the IT skills.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… K

Keep anger

under control.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… K

Know the

problem from

multiple angles.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… L

Listen

emphatically.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… L

Learn to say no.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… L

Learn to

respect the

feelings and

thinking of

others.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… L

Loosen the tight

controls and let

people take charge

of work processes.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… M

Mentor new

comers in the

team.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… M

Market ideas

effectively

instead of

imposing them

on people.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… M

Modify past

behaviour that

has been

irritating others.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… M

Mend

differences with

others.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… M

Match the

individual

agenda with the

team agenda and

organizational

agenda.

I

T

O

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… N

Network

with people

in the

industry.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… N

Negotiate

performance

expectations

and results

with the team

members.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… N

Negotiate honestly

to reduce

differences amongst

colleagues to

develop a congenial

work place.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… O

Organize

parties and get

together.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… O

Obey the office

norms and

ensure that

others do the

same.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… O

Overcome the

wrong notions

about the people

who work

around me.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… O

Offer tips to

others whenever

they get struck in

their work.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… P

Plan daily,

weekly, monthly

and annual

activities.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… P

Praise people

openly.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… P

Polish

presentation

skills.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… P

Participate

effectively in

meetings.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Q

Question

smartly.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Q

Quest to

create

customer

delight.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Q

Question myself

about the

contributions I

make for all my

stakeholders.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Q

Quality

injections in

all my actions.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… R

Read, read,

read…to be

ready for the

future.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… R

Relax, relax,

relax…to

rejuvenate

before the bigger

challenge.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… R

Review, review,

review…past

performance,

and future

readiness.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… R

Reinvent self on

a continuous

basis.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… S

Serve with the

right attitude.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… S

Spot the right

ideas and talent.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… S

Search for

new

opportunities

in my work

area.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… S

Set deadlines and help

people achieve those

deadlines.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… S

Sustain…good work

Start…new initiatives

Stop…unproductive ideas.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… S

Say… Sorry

Please

Thank you

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… T

Test

understanding

of teammates

before setting

them off.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… T

Train, train,

train…re-train,

re-train, re-train:

self and

subordinates.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… T

Try to balance

emotions with

actions.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… T

Take care of the

money and

property of the

company.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… U

Use mistakes of

others as my

learning

opportunities.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… U

Understand

factors that

hold me or my

people back

and overcome

them.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… U

Undertake

implementation

of at least one

creative idea

every month.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… V

Value evaluation

of each action.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… V

Volunteer for

positive change

initiatives in the

organization.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… V

Voice

disagreements

politely and

diplomatically.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… V

Vibration

creation through

successful

action.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… W

Watch against

resource

wastage.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… W

Weave trust and

harmony

amongst

teammates.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… W

Weigh pros and

cons of each

action.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… X

X-ray the

past to dig

out the

hidden bad

performance

or attitude.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… X

'Xchange

learning with

others.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… X

Xerox the

successes of other

teams and

organizations to

identify the points

to meet or to beat.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Y

Yesterday is

history; take

charge of today

to design the

tomorrow.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Y

Year after year add

new action points.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Y

Yearn to break

my past records.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Y

"Yes and…" and not "Yes

but…" approach while

participating in meetings.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Z

Zeal to heal the

emotional

insecurities and

problems of

teammates.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Z

Zebra crossing

to move up

[precautions on

job] instead of

facing foolish

risks.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Z

Zone of comfort

for self without

complacency.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Z

Zoom ahead

with infectious

enthusiasm,

excitement and

energy.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions… Z

Zero defect in

fulfilling the

commitments

made to the person

sitting inside 'ME'.

Inte

llect

ual P

rope

rty:

Raj

iv K

hura

na, C

MC

, FIM

C

My A2Z Actions…

Fou

nd

er

Rajiv Khurana

CMC, FIMC

International

Management Trainer,

Consultant, Executive

Coach, Author,

Newspapers Columnist,

Photography Enthusiast

C-9/9624, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070 India

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