Sometimes when you wake up in the morning, it’s quite common for people who work hard and are dedicated people, to feel Pain & Sleep deprived in getting up. When you feel pain, understand that you are Hard worker, Dedicated and Passionate person. You are already on a path of becoming successful person. GEAR UP!
Dedication is like Climbing Mountain with Skill and Hard Work. Image Credits: Pixabay
Quite often dedication is taken as mere extra Amount of work, and longer time spent which is not the accurate understanding.
It is Commitment or Assurance to extreme extent to Task or Job at workplace with All that you have. Whether through your skills, discipline at work, flexibility, Hard work and taking head-on to challenges.
In whatever we do, reality is that Obstacles do come, and setbacks happen. However, if you have Dedication towards your Job, you will not lose hope. Neither, you will disappoint easily. You will pick yourself up and keep at it with your dedication.
“Dedication adds to your Positivity towards your Goal to Success”.
Consistent Dedication is one of the Major contributors towards having Successful life along with others. It is second most factor after Passion which I wrote in my blog Why your passion matters the most
This is an important trait to characterize in the workplace in particular.
How to achieve dedication at workplace
Dedication is not just quantity of work without any goals or objectives or planning.
How I achieve dedication is to constantly Learn based on below ideas and discipline, every time I am given a difficult task. However, it does vary from case to case, but it covers most of the ideas.
Firstly, you will require is to analyze yourself on what is your best and weakest skill.
Secondly, you must Define your goals to achieve.
Third, you try to improve those skills which are needed to achieve your Goals.
In addition, you must add Discipline in your work attitude.
Further, Add Flexibility in your work ethics, even at home or at public places.
Additionally, Always Accept Challenges for difficult and complicated tasks.
Never leave Tasks Un-due or Incomplete, even if your manager or superior doesn’t ask for it.
Above all, remain focused on goals, as there could be many distractions at work.
Never let yourself be part of any Gossip, as you could utilize that time to enhance your skills.
Dedication bring Discipline – Quote
Why dedication is important
Dedication plays a very important role for great achievements. For instance, climbing a mountain or hiking at a difficult trek is perfect example. Above all, at the end of achievement, that feeling of being successful is unmatched and inexpressible.
Dedication allow you to become dependable among many around you.
You can be given all the important tasks which helps improve your importance at workplace.
Your flexibility allows the organization to evolve with best in the business and become competitive.
Promotions are given to those who achieve their goals in the most challenging times.
It allows you to outshine in many team members in the team hired for the same job.
Employers or Managers always require dedication in their team.
Real Life Example on Dedication
I was assigned most complicated project to lead and I had lack of certain skills. However, I learned those skills during my after hours and in the meantime, kept attempting to gain more knowledge. I compared project plans, documentation and designs for past similar projects. Subsequently, it came up with challenges and difficult times, but I didn’t let it go.
I struggled, picked myself up and kept moving on until I achieved my Goal. Above all, I was tested with patience and distractions, which I didn’t let them change my Goal.
I didn’t care about how much time it is taking me to learn and enhance my skillset by challenging myself.
Similarly, during implementation phase of the project, we didn’t care how long it will take us to finish it. In addition, the project was to execute in same day starting from mid-night. I stayed there for about straight 22 hours. However, we were able to finish our implementation flawlessly.
Dedication is like Climbing a mountain with all your Skill, Hard work and Persistence. When you reach to Peak after all the obstacles. That feeling of achievement tells, how your dedication help reach your goal.
Jawad Abid
Conclusion / Career Advice
In conclusion, my advice is to remain dedicated to every fellow professional. Be it fresh graduates or Beginners in their career, you must consider dedication to your profession. In whatever you do, have passion and dedication in it. Bear in mind that without having dedication, you will not be able to succeed. All these leaders you follow out there, has gone through initial struggle, hard-work and dedication in their lives to reach to a certain point.
Always remember that To put up dedication, you require to Sacrifice your time and energies. It does come down to whether you chose to make efforts or be distracted in casual activities.
However, if my thoughts resonate with yours, then please don’t hesitate to share them or Share this Blog for others to gain.
ABOUT AUTHOR:
Jawad Abid is multi-talented Business, Technology and Customer Service Professional, with two decades of Experience. He worked with Large Telecoms, Banks & Outsource Service Providers, Startups and Fortune 500 companies in multiple Roles. He’s passionate about Gaining Knowledge on Technologies, How Technologies enable Businesses & Improve Lives, and Sharing Knowledge in the attempt of giving back to Community.
Passion is an inner force that automatically enables you to use your attention, skill and hard work exceptionally as compared to ordinary efforts. – Jawad Abid
Top five mistakes in Capacity Planning by JawadAbid.com
Capacity planning is a crucial aspect for any technology’s success in an enterprise. It involves calculating the production of IT infrastructure, software, and communication systems to ensure efficient and smooth operations. Effective capacity planning not only guarantees stability but also ensures successful service delivery to customers. However, there are several common mistakes that organizations make when it comes to capacity planning, leading to poor system performance and a negative customer experience. In this blog, we will discuss the top five mistakes in capacity planning and how to avoid them.
1) Lack of Platform Understanding
The first mistake is the lack of platform understanding. Before calculating the capacity for any software or system, it is important to have a clear understanding of the resources that are being used. This includes inputs, incoming and outgoing requests, and frequencies. Additionally, service levels need to be considered when determining the capacity requirements. Unfortunately, many software or systems are deployed without properly calculating their load, resulting in poor performance for end-users and customers. In a contact center environment, for example, calculating the load on an Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) system requires taking into account the number of calls or contacts received on a daily basis, their duration, and forecasting for the next three to six months. Similarly, on a software level, it is important to analyze the number of requests received from end-users across different layers of the application. This understanding helps determine the optimal capacity level and forecast the number of requests and expected output for a given time period.
2) Inaccurate Forecasting
The second mistake is the inaccurate forecasting of capacity requirements. Accurate forecasting is essential for capacity planning and should be based on various factors, including the current utilization of the software or platform, market trends, and peak volume. These forecasts are helpful in ensuring that the capacity is up to the mark and can support the expected workload. However, organizations often fail to consider the sizing effort required from both system resources and the workforce when planning for system changes or additions. It is important to intelligently calculate the impact of adding new calculations or promotions on service delivery and service levels.
3) In-effective Monitoring Solution
The third mistake is the lack of an effective monitoring platform. Without a proper monitoring system in place, organizations are unable to calculate the load and peak values of their systems or software and analyze them proactively. While some organizations may have a monitoring system, it may not be comprehensive enough to provide valuable insights and support in a timely manner. A better monitoring system can offer proactive handling of problems and generate support tickets automatically, saving time for customers during outages. It is essential to have a monitoring system in place to ensure that you have complete visibility into the performance and health of your systems.
4) Missing Capacity Reviews
The fourth mistake is the failure to conduct timely reviews of capacity. Regularly reviewing trends and capacity requirements is crucial to ensure that systems are up-to-date and able to handle any new load. Whether conducted monthly or quarterly, these reviews help consider forecasts in capacity planning and ensure that systems are ready for production in the next three to six months. For example, applying patches in a timely manner to protect against known viruses is important to minimize damage. Similarly, web applications should be reviewed to analyze the load, response times, downtime, and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) over a specific period. If there are plans to add a new physical site in the next few months, it is important to assess whether it will impact the resources and capacity of existing systems.
5) Poor Communication
The fifth mistake is the lack of communication between stakeholders. It is essential to have open and effective communication within the organization, especially regarding promotions or changes that may impact capacity requirements. By involving system owners in the planning process, they can forecast the capacity needed, the licenses required, and any additional specifications necessary to support the growth and development of the systems. Sales and customer service teams often fail to seek input from IT or engineering teams, resulting in plans being made without considering the capacity implications. This can lead to poor service levels and a negative customer experience.
Avoiding these common mistakes in capacity planning is crucial for improving customer experience, driving growth, and ensuring employee satisfaction. By avoiding all of above mistakes, organizations can optimize their capacity planning process and deliver efficient and reliable services to their customers.
ABOUT AUTHOR:
Jawad Abid, is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in the fields of business, technology, and customer service. Throughout his career, he has worked with major telecoms, banks, outsource service providers, startups, and Fortune 500 companies in various capacities. Jawad is deeply passionate about acquiring knowledge on new technologies, understanding how they enhance businesses and improve lives, and sharing his knowledge with the community as a way of giving back.
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