I am very close to reaching quinquagenary year of my
corporate lifespan. Fifty years of engineering, management & leadership. It
was full of sparkling successes as well as dismal disappointments. Maturing
from an inexperienced young spearhead engineer to a thoughtful & knowledgeable
mentor. Although this period was memorable it was always demanding.
Witnessed an immense era where historical episodes were
written highlighting transformation cycles. One thing was certain, stability
never lasted for more than a brief period. It was resembling the famous
economist Nicolai Kondratieff sequences. He has defined the phases in four
stages. Prosperity, Recession, Depression, and Improvement.
These terms describe long-term fluctuations in prices, interest rates, and
overall economic growth. Nowadays paramount differences are shorter, deep valleys
and higher peaks crop up instantly. Decisions are squeezed into nick of time. So
called an impulse function not like the smooth curves of Kondratieff curves.
I must have been lucky to have chosen electrical &
electronic engineering which has bilateral relationship with all industries
large and small. Learning customer business plan ahead of an offer is as crucial
as always. Talking to the right section of an organisation has become a field
expertise on its own.
What I am going to highlight, is a small percentage of
involved; thus it is worth to acknowledge those who have dedicated their time
and efforts for success. The reason behind my argument lies in the fact that a
single example may set a precedence.
