Story of an eagle for achieving success by Rajesh Prasad, IRSE
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The document discusses the necessity of adaptability and change in construction projects, drawing an analogy from the life cycle of an eagle that must undergo painful transformations to survive. It emphasizes that success and happiness are ongoing journeys, requiring one to shed past burdens and embrace new habits. Ultimately, the mission is to achieve the best quality work efficiently and safely.
Story of an eagle for achieving success by Rajesh Prasad, IRSE
- 1. By Rajesh Prasad CPMM/RVNL/Kolkata Changes & Adjustments In Achieving Success in Construction Projects-
- 2. Narrow-mindednessNarrow-mindedness Non-flexiblein approachNon-flexiblein approach Not owing responsibility.Not owing responsibility. Different set of rulesfor different set of ……..Different set of rulesfor different set of …….. Increasein quantum of work.Increasein quantum of work. Co-ordination at variouslevelsCo-ordination at variouslevels
- 3. As one heads towards his goal, he should be prepared to make adjustments in his course……
- 5. The eagle has the longest life-span of its’ species
- 6. But to reach this age, the eagle must make a hard decision. It can live up to 70 years
- 7. Its’ long and flexible talons can no longer grab prey which serves as food InIn its’its’ 40’s40’s
- 8. Its’ long and sharp beak becomes bent
- 9. Its’ old-aged and heavy wings, due to their thick feathers, become stuck to its’ chest and make it difficult to fly.
- 10. Then, the eagle is left with only two options: die or go through a painful process of change which lasts 150 days.
- 11. The process requires that the eagle fly to a mountain top and sit on its’ nest.
- 12. There the eagle knocks its’ beak against a rock until it plucks it out (very painful).
- 13. After plucking it out, the eagle will wait for a new beak toAfter plucking it out, the eagle will wait for a new beak to grow back and then it will pluck out its’ talons.grow back and then it will pluck out its’ talons.
- 14. When its’ new talons growWhen its’ new talons grow back, the eagle startsback, the eagle starts plucking its’ old-agedplucking its’ old-aged feathers.feathers.
- 15. 30 more years And after five months, the eagle takes its’ famous flight of rebirth and lives for
- 16. Many times, in order to survive we have to start a change process. Why is change neededWhy is change needed?? We sometimes need to get rid of old memories, habits and other past traditions. Only freed from past burdens, can we take advantage of the present.
- 17. As such option in Project Management is either to change or adjust as per system requirement or to suffer…. The change process is very painful & unavodable
- 18. The creator has created each one of us with a touch of uniqueness and originality…. So is unique – officers / supervisors / workers of Construction wing……. UTILISE and ENCOURAGE….. Golden gate bridge North sea protection work Empire State Building The Itaipu dam The CN Tower The Panama Canal The Channel Tunnel 7 Modern Wonders Source: www.7wonders.info
- 19. When one improves his image, his performance will automatically improve……………
- 20. One can build trust and love with lots of time & care……. Construction of famous OPERA HOUSE……. More than 15 years of construction…
- 21. When one knows where he is going, he is half way there…….
- 22. You are the one who will determine what you will do with your ability…….
- 23. In search for happiness & success, one should not overlook his own back yard….
- 24. Kindness is one thing one can not give away- it always comes back….
- 25. An open mind leaves a chance for someone to drop a worthwhile thought into it….
- 26. Success and happiness are not destinations, they are exciting and never ending journey….
- 27. MISSION remains… To complete - BEST QUALITY WORK in MINIMUM TIME & COST Through SAFE EXECUTION.
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Editor's Notes
- #6: The eagle has the longest life-span of its’ species
- #7: okay
- #8: In its’ 40’s Its’ long and flexible talons can no longer grab prey which serve as food
- #9: Its’ long and sharp beak becomes bent
- #10: Its’ old-aged and heavy wings, due to their thick feathers, become stuck to its’ chest and make it difficult to fly
- #11: okay
- #12: The process requires that the eagle fly to a mountain top and sit on its’ nest
- #13: There the eagle knocks its’ beak against a rock until it plucks it out
- #14: After plucking it out, the eagle will wait for a new beak to grow back and then it will pluck out its’ talons
- #15: When its’ new talons grow back, the eagle starts plucking its’ old-aged feathers
- #16: And after five months, the eagle takes its’ famous renewal flight and lives for …. 30 more years
- #17: Why is renewal needed? Many times, we have to retreat for awhile and start a renewal process To continue taking successful flights, we sometimes need to get rid of memories, habits and other past traditions Only freed from past burdens, can we take advantage of the valuable outcomes from a … RENEWAL