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Insights Gaurika Tandon

Capability

Enables but

Passion Drives

I have always said that if we such as time, effort, money. And,
did all the things that we #Effectiveness is defined as the degree
are capable of, we would to which something is successful in
literally astound ourselves. producing a desired result.
But more importantly, I fundamentally
believe that if it was passion driven In this world, Resources (time, effort,
work then we would not need any money etc.) will always be limited
external motivation, as it would and Success will always be a measure.
make us feel good. Thus, it is important that we invest
our scarce resources wisely so that out
In fact, a lot of research is outcomes are most Effective (read
being conducted and written successful). And if you are productively
about Productivity & Effectiveness efficient you may have found the key to
driven by capability or passion. Happiness.
Therefore, it is no surprise that not
only organizations, but a significant lot There is a handy tool you could use. I
of individuals are trying to romance call it the skill-will matrix. Plot your
the concept. #Productivity is defined desire against capability for every task
as the ratio between Output & Input. you do. You will essentially plot all
In other words, it measures how much tasks in 4 quadrants. Let’s de-code the
output has been delivered using inputs quadrants.

Q2 Q1
EAGER ADVOCATES
Gaurika Tandon • Curious • Is efficient
• Wants to learn • Happy to help and
HR Leader - Learning, • Will take initiative guide others
Engagement & Employer Brand.
Times Group

Gaurika Tandon has almost two Will (Passion) Q3 Q4
decades of experience in driving DOUBTFUL RESISTORS
HR transformation across multiple • Lacks interest • Erratic Bahaviour
geographies namely India, US, APAC • Tends to make excuses • Does minimum /
and MEA. Responsible for driving • Doesn't see value and/ holds fort activities
capability agenda at BCCL, she has led or return on efforts • Tends to be defensive
and build organization capability and
future ready talent to create significant
value for the enterprise.
Skill (Capabilities)

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