Management Illussions

I read this from someone's social media post,

Toyota and Ford decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. When the race was over, the Japanese team won by a mile. 

The American team was very discouraged and depressed. They decided to investigate and find a reason for the crushing defeat. A team made up of senior management was formed to find the problem and recommend appropriate action. The team’s conclusion was: The Japanese team had eight people rowing and one person steering while the American team had eight people steering one person rowing.

Feeling a deeper study was needed, the American management team hired a consulting company for a second opinion, paying them a lot of money. The consulting company advised the Americans that, of course, there were too many people steering and not enough people rowing.

Wanting to prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing teams management structure was totally reorganized to: four steering supervisors, three steering area superintendents and one assistant superintendent steering manager. Also, the management team implemented a new performance system that would give the one person rowing the boat greater incentive to work harder. They called this incentive, “The Rowing Team Quality First Program,” with meetings, dinners, and free pens for the rower. They got new paddles, canoes, more equipment, and extra vacation days and bonuses.

The Japanese won the next race by two miles.

Humiliated, the American management team laid off the rower for poor performance, halted the development of a new canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as bonuses. Also, the next racing team was outsourced to India.


Interesting how some management failed to realize it's top heavy, 
and often a small tweak will solve the problem.. top management's participation
Now how do we communicate this effectively to our superior? That it means the world if they were involved.

M17x coprocessor driver fix for Windows 8

Hi there,

There is many questions out there asking about coprocessor and how to identify a driver for it, 
most Dell support suggest users to ignore it as it doesnt affect Windows 8.
I can't live with the unidenfied device on my device manager and have tinkered around for this coprocessor fix. I think if you search for this, it means we are all in the same boat.

First of all, 
coprocessor driver do exists and it is part of a chipset driver that comes with your Alienware CD.

To install coprocessor driver for those who upgraded from windows 7 to windows 8.1
1. you have to install nVidia MCP79 Chipset into windows 8.
This driver comes with Alienware CD, look up a file called Nvidia Chipset
(Win7/WinVista 64-bit nForce UDA driver package)

2. After installation, identify that you have the folder in your computer under file explorer
This PC > Local Disk C:(mine is c:, yours might be different) > dell > drivers > R273039

3. go to device manager and look for "Other devices" which says [!] coprocessor
right click and go to second tab under driver, click update driver and select Browse my computer for driver software

4. go to browse and select your drivers at C:\dell\drivers\R273039\SMU folder 
(click next..follow instructions from there)

Drop me a comment and let me know if it works for you.

How to Quit your job

Dear Stan:

You have a man in your employ that I have thought for a long time should be fired. I refer to Tommy Tan. He is a fellow of a good deal of ability, but for a long time I have been convinced that his heart is not in his work.

There is no question but that this man Tommy has in some ways been an ornament to our organization. His hair, for one thing, being long and messy gives an artistic carelessness to his personal appearance that somewhat impresses such men as Mr. YH and Mr.JK when they come into the office.

But Tommy is not really productive. As I have said his heart is not in his work. I think he should be fired and if you will not do the job I should like permission to fire him myself. I therefore suggest that Tommy be asked to sever his connections with the company on 25th July 2013. He is a nice fellow. We will let him down easy but let’s can him.

Respectfully submitted,

Tommy Tan

It's always darkest before the dawn

when your world is weary, 

when all is dark, 

when dreams die and fade away, 

and all of life is stark, 

take heart in gentle love, 

for she waits in the wings, 

and where she walks, 

fairies dance and angels sing, 

though you cannot see, 

she weaves a silken touch, 

leaving footprints in the sand, 

sprinkling spells and such, 

lighting the dampened corridors, 

the dark corners of your mind, 

leaving you breathless, 

bewildered by her kind, 

goodness glints in her eyes, 

hope is in her arms, 

and all you've ever dreamed of, 

rests sweetly in her charms.

How to have fun in Starbucks (coffee size)

Ever ordered coffee in Starbucks? Surely, you must have gone thru the experience of ordering tall, grande or venti sized Frappucino?

Ever wonder what's with this sizing lingo? One forumers by the name of funnymonkey pointed out that the purpose of the lingo at Starbucks is to streamline the process for the person making the drinks.

The barista doesn't care how you order it, and they aren't correcting you when they call out your drink. If you order a small decaf latte with one shot of vanilla and skim milk, they will call out "tall,decaf, one pump vanilla, non-fat latte" and they will call out the exact same thing if you order a tall, decaf, one pump vanilla non-fat latte.

The lingo is necessary for the person making the drink to know what they're making, and using the same words every time eliminates confusion. The order is the order of the little boxes on the cup, where the barista marks down what the drink is so that they remember it after they make the seven drinks before yours.

They call out the size first, so they know what size cup to grab - iced first if it is iced, because those are different cups. Then the rest is the order of the little boxes on the cup.

It's a very efficient system, and seriously, no one behind the counter cares whether or not you use it. They also have no say in whether or not it is used. They must use it, so giving them crap about calling a small a tall is a waste of breath. Call it what you want. You'll get the coffee you ordered.

Customers have started using the lingo because everyone likes to feel like they're in the know.

Right,
*points at the largest cup on display* can I have a Jumbo Mocha Frap please?
.
.
.
Oh, remember to (__insert funny name__) when the barista ask for your name to be written on the cup!

Honda Hybrid - Insight, CR-Z, Jazz Hybrid

Hi everyone,

I have been busy at work lately.

I've got involved in project from Honda.

The new hybrid car launch with the theme - "Naturally Driven".

My task is to bring the proposition “Naturally Driven” alive in media.. 

The idea is simple:

We all know that our automotive way of life has had a massive impact on the environment.

We also know that hybrid cars are crucial part of the Green revolution.

However,

People are not as excited when it comes to green activities or recycling effort.

Hence,

We try to make green fun.

Like a splash of fun,
Honda will make green fun by creating meaningful human experiences

Thus our journey of captivating audience thru media innovation begins..

..in the form of naturally drawn billboard!!

  

The ingredient is simple:

1. find people who loves drawing.

2. ask them what does naturally driven means to them.

3. gives them space to illustrate their idea.

4. tadaaa! naturally drawn billboard (instead of conventional printing.)

Simple, meaningful, and fun experience!


Let me know if you have got suggestions!

#Honda #Hybrid #Jazz #Insight #CRZ

Preparation

70% done will put in finishing touch tonight

Honda hybrid car - naturally driven, naturally drawn billboard

Discussions

Drafting

Work in progress

Having fun painting

passion is those who enjoy their work, the paint is environmentally friendly

I see an owl there..

so this is naturally drawn

late nights

It has gone moldy.

"what's wrong with your blog? it has gone moldy."

Indeed..

Moldy, just like when one had too much drinks.

Moldy, just like someone who seldom called home.

Moldy, just like the lips detached from cigarettes for months.

Moldy, just like the eyes who are glued to computer all week.

Moldy, just like how I screwed up the sweet cake my mom gave me.

Moldy, just like the mandarin oranges left on the work desk for weeks now.

Moldy, just like the taste of CNY this year.

Moldy, just like the month of February.

Perhaps, March will treat me better.

Perhaps, Japan will cheer me up.

Perhaps, I miss her.

Perhaps, love.

Perhaps.

A liter of light

It's amazing how an idea can benefit so many people

Living on auto-pilot

wake up, 

brush up,

travel,

work,

lunch, 

work,

(meetings in between)

work,

travel,

shower,

dinner,

work, 

Internet,

sleep,

rinse, 

repeat..

 

oh wait, 

when was the last time I call home,

calls home,

rinse, 

repeat..

oh wait,

it's..

rinse, 

repeat..

over and over again, putting important part of my life on autopilot as a way to cope with being over committed and stressed out. 

Surely, there must be ways to shake things up, make living a little bit more interesting?

bestupidatwork.com

“Be Stupid At Work” is the latest digital campaign from Diesel and is centred around a desktop application called the “Excellbook”. 

Imagine Facebook..
on excel..
that's pure genius! 

Don't we all know someone who need this..

Things that happen on the Internet every 60 seconds

More info here

Unblock filesharing sites with Google DNS

Access filestube, Access megaupload ....


1.)Click Start.
2.)Open Control Panel.
3.)Open Network and Internet
4.)Open Network and Sharing Center
5.)On the left click Change adapter settings
6.)You'll see a few icon with name Local Area Connection , Wireless Network Connection and etc if there are still other.
7.)If you're now connect with cable , right click Local Area connection and click Properties , if you're using wifi ,
find the icon with green color bar and name Wireless Local Area Connection or Wireless Local Area connection and
click Properties.
8.)A small window will pop out , and you'll see a list of stuff with a tick on its left.Double click the Internet
Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4).
9.)Choose Use the following DNS server addresses:
10.)At the Preferred DNS server box : , type 8.8.8.8
11.)At the Alternate DNS server box : , type 8.8.4.4
12.)Click OK to close the box , and again OK to close the previous box.


13)USB broadband user right click on network connection (under step 7) to disconnect and reconnect.
(Dont disconnect from the modem software as it will reset the DNS.)

Wild Dangerous Harmony

Sunny Eternal Stud

Ugly Boar

Slidy Honey

Grotesque Fairy

WTF? I'm just playing around with this

Food for Thought

When you are an architect, you know Wright, Le Corbusier, Gaudi and Horta. And their work.

When you are a painter, you know Rubens, Goia and Picasso.

But you can be in charge of buying ads for the biggest companies in the world without knowing Bernbach's work. You can be a copywriter without having read David Abott. - Guillaume Van der Stighelen

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

魔法のコトバ

魔法のコトバ　口にすれば短く
だけど効果は　凄いものがあるってことで
誰も知らない　バレても色あせない
その後のストーリー　分け合える日まで


魔法のコトバ　二人だけにはわかる
夢見るとか　そんな暇もないこの頃
思い出して　おかしくてうれしくて
また会えるよ　約束しなくても
会えるよ　会えるよ

Couple Travel The World..

 While I had some experience travelling, it's nothing close to this.. not even a tiny bit.. this is amazing..

Missed AirAsia flight!

Arrived early in LCCT and proceed to check in thru AirAsia Kiosk.

(Checking-in counter is not available for certain flights and can only be done via kiosk. If you had to ask why? It reads - No Frills airline. Get it?)

I learned that operating the kiosk requires Masters degree in O2Jam or at least a certificate in tap tap revenge for whatever reason it is, the touch panel couldn't register proper input. #$%

Scanning the booking confirmation letter doesnt work and triggers error message that says face problem , please try again.

Fine, I thought. Lets try another kiosk then. Afterall,there's still an hour plus to go. It didnt work either. For a while there, I'm convinced that the functionality of the Kiosk is somewhat affected by the time of the day, the weather, possibly even position of the planets.. you know..

By now, I'm late. It's freaking ridiculous.

Following instruction from the Kiosk, I lined up on service counter in order to check in. The long wait was darnX3 stressful and the migrant worker in front of me tries to check in but doesnt speak English which contributed to further delays. . It seems that everyone has problem checking-in and when it comes to my turn, the boarding gate has closed.

"But there's 20mins left!" I argued, and the douche gave me that sorry ass look and said "I know, but the gate is closed. You have to purchase a new ticket sir."

$#%$#%$#%#$%#$%#$%#$%#$%#$%#$%#$%#$.. and that is how I missed my flight!! 

And.. an awful hullabaloo ensued.. and somewhat managed to calmly lined-up on another counter and was attended by Kak Fazillah. She helped arranged the next available flight for a small penalty fee.

While waiting for my flight home I reminisce this morning's prayer where I've wished for good health, smooth sailing and prosperity. Now that everything is Okay, perhaps I should remind god about the latter?

iPhone History

Here's a cool iPhone history from Mashable, 
Had mine in Maxis iPhone4 launch and that kept me busy these few months..

How the world Googled in 2010

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oops!

today is the day where I got up from the right side of my bed, 
and instead of having springs in my steps, 
I effing banged into the wall! 
where did the wall came from?!

Screw Photoshop, MS Paint FTW!!!

the-worlds-greatest-art-program


Albert Einstein once said - everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom. 

1 Malaysia, we're nearly there!!

Only for your reading pleasure.... not sure how accurate it is though (not trying to stir anything)

Figures in this list are merely estimates, so please take it as a guide only. The government of Malaysia has the most correct figures. Is government of Malaysia too ashamed to publish their racist acts by publishing racial statistics?
 
This list covers a period of about 48 years since independence (1957).
 
List of racial discriminations ( Malaysia ):
 
(1) Of the five major banks, only one is multi-racial, the rest are controlled by Malays.
 
(2) 99% of Petronas directors are Malays.
 
(3) 3% of Petronas employees are Chinese.
 
(4) 99% of 2000 Petronas gasoline stations are owned by Malays.
 
(5) 100% all contractors working under Petronas projects must be of Bumis status.
 
(6) 0% of non-Malay staff are legally required in Malay companies. But there must be 30% Malay staffs in Chinese companies.
 
(7) 5% of all new intake for government police, nurses, army, are non-Malays.
 
(8) 2% is the present Chinese staff in Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), a drop from 40% in 1960.
 
(9) 2% is the percentage of non-Malay government servants in Putrajaya, but Malays make up 98%.
 
(10) 7% is the percentage of Chinese government servants in the entire government (in 2004); a drop from 30% in 1960.
 
(11) 95% of government contracts are given to Malays.
 
(12) 100% all business licensees are controlled by Malay government, e..g. Taxi permits, Approved permits, etc.
 
(13) 80% of the Chinese rice millers in Kedah had to be sold to Malay controlled Bernas in 1980s. Otherwise, life is made difficult for Chinese rice millers.
 
(14) 100 big companies set up, owned and managed by Chinese Malaysians were taken over by government, and later managed by Malays since 1970s, e.g. UTC, UMBC, MISC, Southern Bank etc..
 
(15) At least 10 Chinese owned bus companies (throughout Malaysia in the past 40 years) had to be sold to MARA or other Malay transport companies due to rejection by Malay authorities to Chinese applications for bus routes and rejection for their applications for new buses..
 
(16) Two Chinese taxi drivers were barred from driving in Johor Larkin bus station. There are about 30 taxi drivers and three were Chinese in Oct. 2004. Spoiling taxi club properties was the reason given.
 
(17) 0 non-Malays are allowed to get shop lots in the new Muar bus station ( Nov.. 2004 ).
 
(18) 8000 billion ringgit is the total amount the government channeled to Malay pockets through ASB, ASN, MARA, privatization of government agencies, Tabung Haji etc, through NEP over a 34 years period.
 
(19) 48 Chinese primary schools closed down from 1968 - 2000.
 
(20) 144 Indian primary schools closed down from 1968 - 2000.
 
(21) 2637 Malay primary schools built from 1968 - 2000.
 
(22) 2.5% is government budget for Chinese primary schools. Indian schools got only 1%, Malay schools got 96.5%.
 
(23) While a Chinese parent with RM1000 salary (monthly) cannot get school textbook loan, a Malay parent with RM2000 salary is eligible.
 
(24) All 10 public university vice chancellors are Malays.
 
(25) 5% of the government universities' lecturers are of non-Malay origins. This percentage has been reduced from about 70% in 1965 to only 5% in 2004.
 
(26) Only 5% has been given to non-Malays for government scholarships in over 40 years.
 
(27) 0 Chinese or Indians were sent to Japan and Korea under the ' Look East Policy.'
 
(28) 128 STPM Chinese top students could not get into the course to which they aspired, i.e. Medicine (in 2004).
 
(29) 10% quotas are in place for non-Bumi students for MARA science schools beginning in 2003, but only 7% are filled. Before that it was 100% Malays.
 
(30) 50 cases in which Chinese and Indian Malaysians are beaten up in the National Service program in 2003.
 
(31) 25% of the Malaysian population was Chinese in 2004, a drop from 45% in 1957.
 
(32) 7% of the Malaysian population is Indian (2004), a drop from 12% in 1957.
 
(33) 2 million Chinese Malaysians have emigrated in the past 40 years.
 
(34) 0.5 million Indian Malaysians have emigrated overseas.
 
(35) 3 millions Indonesians have migrated to Malaysia and become Malaysian citizens with Bumis status.
 
(36) 600,000 Chinese and Indian Malaysians with red IC were rejected repeatedly when applying for citizenship in the past 40 years. Perhaps 60% of them had already passed away due to old age. This shows racism, based on how easily Indonesians got their citizenships compared with the Chinese and Indians.
 
(37) 5% - 15% discount for a Malay to buy a house, regardless whether the Malay is rich or poor.
 
(38) 2% is what new Chinese villages get, compared with 98% - what Malay villages got for rural development budget.
 
(41) 0 temples/churches were built for each housing estate. But every housing estate got at least one mosque/surau built.
 
(42) 3000 mosques/surau were built in all housing estates throughout Malaysia since 1970. No temples or churches are required to be built in housing estates.
 
(43) 1 Catholic church in Shah Alam took 20 years to apply to have a building constructed. But they were told by Malay authority that it must look like a factory and not like a church. As of 2004 the application still have not been approved.
 
(44) 1 publishing of Bible in Iban language banned (in 2002).
 
(45) 0 of the government TV stations (RTM1, RTM2, TV3) are directors of non-Malay origin.
 
(46) 30 government produced TV dramas and films always showed that the bad guys had Chinese faces, and the good guys had Malay faces. You can check it out since 1970s. Recent years, this has become less of a tendency.
 
(47) 10 times, at least, Malays (especially Umno) had threatened to massacre the Chinese Malaysians using May 13, since 1969.
 
(48) 20 constituencies won by DAP would not get funds from the government to develop. These Chinese majority constituencies would be the last to be developed.
(49) 100 constituencies (parliaments and states) had been racially re-delineated so Chinese votes were diluted for Chinese candidates. This is one of the main reasons why DAP candidates have consistently lost in elections since the 1970s. (update to 2008 needed)
 
(50) Only 3 out of 12 human rights items are ratified by the Malaysian government since 1960.
 
(51) 0 - elimination of all forms of racial discrimination (UN Human Rights) has not been ratified by Malaysian government since 1960s.

(52) 20 reported cases whereby Malay ambulance attendances treated Chinese patients inhumanely, and Malay government hospital staffs purposely delayed attending to Chinese patients in 2003. Unreported cases may be 200.
(54) 20 cases every year whereby Chinese drivers who accidentally knocked down Malays were seriously assaulted or killed by Malays.
 
(55) 12% is what ASB/ASN got per annum while banks fixed deposits are only about 3.5% per annum.
 
If the above is true, 

then..

1Malaysia - we're almost there! 


P/S. Happy Independance day - for they said that the best thing a man can have, is freedom