1.3 billion population. 1 medal  till now.  Maybe a few more . I don't know whether to laugh , cry , applaud , make a comment or just sit and hope for the best . Forget Shobha De and her critical article .  What is the Minister of Sports going to say to defend this dismal show? . What about those sons, friends and ministerial sycophants who are on a free  jaunt in Rio- drinking , partying , taking selfies and generally disgracing   themselves  and the country .
Do our athletes deserve this? . What about the selection process and the training?. What support from the Government ?
Some heads may roll but don't expect miracles . We need someone to stem the rot. Who that is I have no clue .
Shame on our systems .

1.3 billion population. 1 medal  till now.  Maybe a few more . I don't know whether to laugh , cry , applaud , make a comment or just sit and hope for the best . Forget Shobha De and her critical article .  What is the Minister of Sports going to say to defend this dismal show? . What about those sons, friends and ministerial sycophants who are on a free  jaunt in Rio- drinking , partying , taking selfies and generally disgracing   themselves  and the country .
Do our athletes deserve this? . What about the selection process and the training?. What support from the Government ?
Some heads may roll but don't expect miracles . We need someone to stem the rot. Who that is I have no clue .
Shame on our systems .

I was Analysing reasons for the success of the 2 Prize days at our school in Dubai and here is what I have come up with . It is not rocket science by any stretch of imagination but a simple mantra for success
Think about what you want to do and formulate a concrete plan well in advance .
Get hold of the right people . This is of paramount importance .
Share your plan with them and see what they feel . Be open to new ideas .
Look at how much you want to spend and make that clear .
Put the tentative plan down in writing so everyone is clear and there are no unrealistic demands or expectations
Meet with the key people regularly and measure progress .
Delegate .Delegate - DELEGATE
Make lists of THINGS TO BE DONE WITH DATES BY WHEN YOU EXPECT COMPLETION .
TRUST your own judgement .
Learn to be a jack of all trades . In the present day and age it is a must .
Encourage people and give them confidence .
Be critical to a point .
Never praise too much till the final day but don't put anyone down either
Don't accept anything but the best . If you don't like something or the way it is shaping up say it openly . There is no point beating round the bush.
Have a number of premotems.
Very little sense of a big postmortem after the function has flopped .
Don't leave anything to chance .
Give the most important jobs to the best people at your disposal .
Get more people/  new employees / involved - to learn,  as part of a team .
Be well on time . Rushing in late is stressful if you have a key role to play .
Thank people for a job well done .
These are some of my key  principles and they have never failed me .
We were witness to two amazing prize days .
Super decor , great ambience ,  good foyer and quadrangle displays , appropriate PPT., no unnecessary announcements so no time wasted , a choir which was one of the biggest and the best , smart turn out by Prefects and pupils , a flag party which started things off on the right note , Super Admin arrangements , cleanliness and hygienic surroundings , a dance which once again was stupendous , good discipline , good snacks and dinner . The award ceremony also went off so smoothly .
All staff were on duty and carried it out to perfection before , during and after the function .
Great leadership displayed

I was Analysing reasons for the success of the 2 Prize days at our school in Dubai and here is what I have come up with . It is not rocket science by any stretch of imagination but a simple mantra for success
Think about what you want to do and formulate a concrete plan well in advance .
Get hold of the right people . This is of paramount importance .
Share your plan with them and see what they feel . Be open to new ideas .
Look at how much you want to spend and make that clear .
Put the tentative plan down in writing so everyone is clear and there are no unrealistic demands or expectations
Meet with the key people regularly and measure progress .
Delegate .Delegate - DELEGATE
Make lists of THINGS TO BE DONE WITH DATES BY WHEN YOU EXPECT COMPLETION .
TRUST your own judgement .
Learn to be a jack of all trades . In the present day and age it is a must .
Encourage people and give them confidence .
Be critical to a point .
Never praise too much till the final day but don't put anyone down either
Don't accept anything but the best . If you don't like something or the way it is shaping up say it openly . There is no point beating round the bush.
Have a number of premotems.
Very little sense of a big postmortem after the function has flopped .
Don't leave anything to chance .
Give the most important jobs to the best people at your disposal .
Get more people/  new employees / involved - to learn,  as part of a team .
Be well on time . Rushing in late is stressful if you have a key role to play .
Thank people for a job well done .
These are some of my key  principles and they have never failed me .
We were witness to two amazing prize days .
Super decor , great ambience ,  good foyer and quadrangle displays , appropriate PPT., no unnecessary announcements so no time wasted , a choir which was one of the biggest and the best , smart turn out by Prefects and pupils , a flag party which started things off on the right note , Super Admin arrangements , cleanliness and hygienic surroundings , a dance which once again was stupendous , good discipline , good snacks and dinner . The award ceremony also went off so smoothly .
All staff were on duty and carried it out to perfection before , during and after the function .
Great leadership displayed

Reflections

This day will not come again – so make the best of it – every second- every minute – every hour .
Spread good will
Smile and be happy .
Learn something new
Read – a book- an article – anything that stimulates the thought process ...
Be helpful
Say a kind word
Do not talk ill of anyone
Try and make someone’s day special
Plan ahead but live in the present .
Try and learn from your mistakes but don’t dwell on them
Work on removing negativity from your life
Be thankful for what you have
Think of those of have much less than you and try and help them
Be generous in thought , word and deed
Say a silent prayer whenever you can – its calming .
Be determined to have a good day .
Send out positives vibes into the universe – they will come back to you threefold

Hope this makes some sense !!
SMILE EVEN IF IT DOES NOT – AT LEAST I TRIED !!!!!!!!!!!!

Reflections

This day will not come again – so make the best of it – every second- every minute – every hour .
Spread good will
Smile and be happy .
Learn something new
Read – a book- an article – anything that stimulates the thought process ...
Be helpful
Say a kind word
Do not talk ill of anyone
Try and make someone’s day special
Plan ahead but live in the present .
Try and learn from your mistakes but don’t dwell on them
Work on removing negativity from your life
Be thankful for what you have
Think of those of have much less than you and try and help them
Be generous in thought , word and deed
Say a silent prayer whenever you can – its calming .
Be determined to have a good day .
Send out positives vibes into the universe – they will come back to you threefold

Hope this makes some sense !!
SMILE EVEN IF IT DOES NOT – AT LEAST I TRIED !!!!!!!!!!!!

An addition to the family

" Can you hear someone in the hallroom? "
" No I can't " , I replied - pulling the cover over my head and turning over . -
Wife " Sounds like there is a cat in the house - go and check "
Me'' Go chase it out yourself - your fault for leaving the window open "
And then the fight almost started - but then I am the peaceful sort of guy .......!!
For goodness sake it was 11 pm and I had work the next day. However I got up - the "HE MAN" - ready to kill the cat - or to put it in the correct perspective- chase it out !
I walk towards the hall, conjuring up images of a large fierce cat with large glowing eyes - tail waving in anger .
" Be careful you dont get scratched " says the voice from inside .
" Uff - let it be", I reply .
I look around ........
There- beaming- stands my daughter , pointing to the sofa .
I rub my eyes- I can't see a thing among the cream cushions . There is a pregnant silence .
Then I see it - a little ball of cream fluff - a kitten- it was snuggled up and staring at me - almost defiantly .
Do I chase it out , do I scream , do I kill it ?. I had promised to do all this and more every time the topic had been broached in the past .
Now here I was and it was a time of reckoning - We stared at each other ( the kitten and me )
Then I made a move - I went forward , picked it up and kissed it .
"Her name is Rachel " Says my daughter
" What ?? " say I
" No it's not - its Kittu - maybe lets call it baby or munchkins, or Little one " Say I
Why was I even discussing a name when we were not keeping it in the first place?
" There is the litter box- This is her living box - this is her food - her plate - her covering - she will sleep here " says my daughter .
The wife enters the room . She smiles at the kitten .
" Did I just see the ktten smile back ?"
All three exchange knowing glances and I am the odd one out .
Over and out - I am off to bed .
" Dont make any plans " I try and sound as aggressive as possible
There is a little whining then silence . All three were obviously happy I had left the scene
I wake early and go in search of the kittten .
She is awake and she looks imploringly at me almost willing me to pick her up and hug her .
My heart melts .
OMG - I am falling in love with her .
She comes running to me - mewing .
" Come to dada " , I say and pick her up .
"Dada" ?? What the hell is wrong wth me . I am supposed to be getting rid of this little creature . That was the plan . I put her down and give her some food and sit there while she first sniffs at it for a few moments and then begins eating .
Six days have gone by and it's still here .
I play with it daily- many times a day . It likes me and crouches every time I look and try and scare it . It seems to like rough play . It nibbles on my fingers and toes .
I say bye when leaving for work and she is the first thing I look for when I return .
Today I lay on the carpet and it was all over me and we played and we had fun. I certainly did .
I feel relaxed and very amused .
While I key in these memories she is on my lap- cuddled up and fast asleep.
I guess we have a pet and YES we are going to keep it .
Michael Guzder