The following paper is a basic training guide about the importance of an effective Management System written by myself as part of a freelance work commitment. The importance of Systems and Processes While in this modern age, most discussions in … Continue reading Corporate Jazz: Importance of a Management System
Today I have completed a hundred days in the state of unemployment. It can be safely termed as ‘the strangest century’ I have ever scored. Raising my bat, I thank my friends and well-wishers who have been part of this … Continue reading My daily fight to avoid depression: Part 2 – The Job search
AUS 1-1 IND T20 series, my observations. Positives Shikhar Dhawan (58), Virat Kohli (65) and Dinesh Karthik (52) shine with the bat bigtime. Their impact can be seen from the fact that the next best batting average came from Rohit … Continue reading Cricket: The good, neutral and the ugly .. from the Australia 1-1 India T20 series
Staying unemployed for over two and a half months with no signs of the next ray of light can be very depressive. More so, if you are an expat in a foreign land. You feel trapped. You can’t leave the … Continue reading My daily fight to avoid depression: Part 1 – Mental Engagement
Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United XIV Observations 1. Jose Mourinho, as expected, started with two attack minded players and parked nine others to defend the United citadel. On the 37th min Marcus Rashford ran on a counter, but soon got … Continue reading Pep Talk 27: Silva, Silva & silver hair ensure Manchester United stay mid table
BORUSSIA DORTMUND 3-2 BAYERN MUNICH Der Klassiker observations: Prior to the match, most previews from leading publications predicted a big win for Borussia Dortmund. This was clearly influenced by the hosts recent attacking displays and that they were leading the … Continue reading Der Klassiker: Leaders Borussia Dortmund come from behind in most thrilling club game of the season
INT 1-1 BAR Eleven observations 1. Barca’s record vs Italian teams since start of 2017 has been (first home, then away) vs Juve: Drew 0-0, Lost 0-3 vs Juve: Beat 3-0, Drew 0-0 vs Roma: Beat 3-1, Lost 0-3 vs … Continue reading Football: FC Barcelona comfortably sit atop CL Group after draw at San Siro
MCI 6-1 SOU Eight observations 1. After a 6-1 blitzkrieg, it’s easy to forget that Southampton has been an extremely tough opponent for ManCity over the years. In the last five encounters, the Saints have thrashed the Sky blues once, … Continue reading Pep Talk 26: Manchester ‘Pretty’ continue their six sigma run
RAY 2-3 BAR Ten Observations After bossing all white jersey teams in Oct, the big red patch in Rayo Vallecano’s white jersey seemed like a traffic red light for Barcelona. There is a reason why Spanish teams do well in … Continue reading Football: Luis Suarez leads Barcelona to a Messi-esque level fightback
MCI 2-0 FUL Ten Observations 1. Other than John Stones, none of the starters vs Totts took the field today. I expected Stones to be rested and Nicholas Otamendi to start. Was surprised not to find the Argentine’s name even … Continue reading Pep Talk 25: De Bruyne, Delph & Diaz shine on a 3D performance from ManCity
