New way to business success
The Daily News Business would be publishing a series of articles on
'New way to business success' compiled by Nalaka Hewamadduma.
He says unlike a decade a ago today the world is flat and news that
is happening in another continent gets to people within minutes.
| Nalaka Hewamadduma
 Nalaka is an educator, speaker and a writer in peak performance, Mind
body wellness and personal effectiveness. He inspires and informs
people, helping them to realise their true potential.
Approximately 500,000 people have heard him as a key note speaker. He
is a regular contributor to national newspapers and a frequent guest on
TV and radio shows. He is a visiting lecturer at University of Moratuwa
and Post Graduate Institute of Management; University of Sri
Jayewardenepura and a consultant in Holistic Health and Fitness. He is
also a certified Yoga Trainer.
He holds a BSc. Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from
University of Moratuwa and a MBA from Postgraduate Institute of
Management. Nalaka started his career at Sri Lanka Air Force later he
moved to the corporate sector and served for two multinational
companies. Currently he is the Managing Director of Thumula Educare (Pvt)
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Similarly the concept in the corporate world too is changing. He says
one has to prepare and train well in advance to succeed in business.
"It's like the cricket team and no team can keep its winning streak
simply by playing matches. "They have to practice as it makes them
perfect," he said.
One of the biggest things that have changed in the corporate sector
is that there is no separation for personal and professional life.
Some time a go an entrepreneur would tell not to call him on a Sunday
since it's the day he spends in leisure and with his family.
"This is no longer applicable today," he said.
The BPO industry is a common example which is always put forward when
entrepreneurs say not to call them at night.
Today many corporates also make the family part of his or her
business and profession.
Two theories can be applied in sports with one played to win and the
second played not to lose.
'Play to win 'concept has a better chance of winning and this can be
adapted to life as well.
"To be a Winner its you who can make the difference through
enlightened action," he said.
"One can get lasting results through positive behavioral changes.
Developing a 'can do' attitude would result in resolving peoples issues.
"Identify and overcome self-defeating behaviors.
Enhance pride in performance. Turn activities into results.
Create an energetic work environment
Develop a culture that creates trust. Do the right thing for the
right reason. Prosper in an ever changing climate," he added.
Being happy and overcoming stress and creating wellbeing for higher
Performance too is another essential for success of life.
Today more than any other time in the history of humanity, people are
facing stress and tension that are beyond their control. Stressed people
feel less energetic and more fatigued.
It is so obvious that everyone knows it, but despite this most of us
do not take correct remedies.
Thousands and thousands are turning to tranquillisers, sleeping
pills, pain killers, alcohol and so on in vain attempt to cope.
'BEING HAPPY' is an interactive workshop with a practical guidance.
This will enlighten you to bring stress under control and enhance
vitality, not only at physical level but on mental, emotional and
spiritual levels too.Key benefits of being happy are Boost your energy
and vitality at any stage of life.
Overcome stress and experience greater peace of mind. Develop a fit
and beautiful body.
Increase your powers of concentration and discipline. Stabilise and
restore the body's natural systems for optimum health.
Balance work life with family life in the midst of life's pressure.
Improve performance and effectiveness at work.
A relaxed yet alert and happy individual performs at a greater
efficiency level and is for more creative and effective than his/her
tensed counterpart. Responsibility.
Among the other key changes that are seen in the work place is
accepting responsibility. "Some time ago staff were not responsible and
would pass the 'job' to another person stating its not his or her area.
In addition when a 'blunder' had occurred the same theory was put to
place.
In recent times there is a change of mindset where a person would
accept responsibility and apologise.
Today the world has moved a step further and people have to show
results.
Liberal person
A person should be open minded person and should guide the others
also in that manner. "No one can survive being negative.
Inovative
In the fast changing world people have to innovate to keep afloat. No
one can keep on repeating the same thing that was done the previous
year.
Be venerable
A person should always act in good fait and one important thing to
remember is that one should act in honor to command honor.
Being energetic
Being energetic too can help a person as an active person would
always deliver better results.
In addition to these, Hewamadduma would be also touching on ways and
means of delighting customers to keep them glued to a one particular
brand.
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