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Think Global & Act Global
Traditions are good, but this does not mean you have to hold onto them at all moments and resist anything new which you come across. Being able to tap global opportunities requires us to think Global and also act Global. A case in the point is the L.N. Mittal group, which in spite of being very strong Indian at an individual level has resisted any temptation to be Indian in business, do something for India etc. by not investing in the Indian Steel industry. This is a very good example of being able to differentiate between traditions at a personal level and being global at a professional level. As business grows in India and Brand India is more accepted in the global stage, there will be more opportunities coming in the global arena. Capitalizing on these opportunities will require not only thinking globally but also being able to connect to people from different cultures and countries by acting global.

Patience is not a Virtue
The world is not a race between the hare and the turtle. If the race between the hare and the turtle were to be replayed in the current context you would most probably have the hare not only winning the race but also having more fun doing so, while the turtle would most probably find that by the time it reached the finishing line the rules of the race have been changed. We live in an environment where dynamism and change is not only accepted but also respected, especially in the new economy sector. Customers will not be patient if you do not deliver, Employers will not be patient if you do not perform and Employees will not be patient if you do not give their dues. "Impatience" is to be cultivated - Be Impatient with Deadlines, Targets, Deliveries... Cultivate demanding relationships.

Silence is not golden
The fish lays a hundred eggs, Hen lays two eggs, but say the word "egg" - you immediately think of the Hen. Why ? because the Hen crows and the fish is silent. It not only important to perform and deliver but also to be able to articulate yourself. This is more so for professionals in the field of business and entrepreneurs. Most jobs demand this as one of the most important skills, like Sales. But even for other professionals in general this is important.

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* Vijay V. Bhat, an MBA from SCMHRD, Pune, having worked in Managerial positions in the Manufacturing sector, is currently working as a Consultant with a Hyderabad based IT company. The views expressed here are personal and do not represent his organization.