Leaderspeak
Building A Dream Team
Discovering the power of shared goals.
In every organization, there is a desire to create a dream team. A dream team consists of colleagues who excel in their respective roles and work seamlessly together. A great workplace is not solely defined by its perks, but by the investment in a dream team comprised of highly talented individuals who are motivated to pursue ambitious shared goals. Collaboration, information sharing, and a culture that discourages politics are essential elements of a dream team. It is in a place where camaraderie thrives, colleagues push each other to new heights, and fulfillment, professional growth, and enjoyment are found.
A dream team comprises of highly talented individuals who are aligned and motivated to work together towards a common goal. They are driven by a shared vision for success and committed to helping each other achieve their individual and collective goals. Such teams consistently outperform competitors, nurture talent from diverse sources, and create a workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated. But what makes a dream team successful?
One of the key factors is shared goals. When individuals and the organization have shared goals, they are more likely to be aligned and motivated to work together towards a common purpose. This alignment can lead to greater productivity, innovation, and overall success.
For example, a software company might have a shared goal of developing the next generation of software. While team members might have their own individual goals, such as developing new skills, leading a project, or becoming a technical expert, all these goals would be aligned with the shared goal of the organization.
To create a culture of shared goals, organizations need to start by being clear about their overall vision and mission. Defining what they want to achieve as an organization is crucial. Once a clear vision is established, it can be broken down into smaller, more manageable goals that individuals and teams can work towards.
Furthermore, organizations need to foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork. This involves encouraging team members to share ideas and knowledge and providing opportunities for them to work together on projects. By promoting collaboration, organizations can harness the collective intelligence and diverse perspectives of their team members, leading to better outcomes.
Celebrating successes and learning from failures is also essential. By celebrating successes, organizations reinforce the behaviors that led to those successes and motivate team members to continue performing at their best. Learning from failures helps prevent repeating mistakes and encourages continuous improvement.
Building a dream team is an ongoing process that requires constant attention to attracting and retaining talent, fostering collaboration, and celebrating success. Here are some tips for building a dream team:
Hire for attitude, not just aptitude: Look for people who are passionate about your organization's mission and are willing to work hard to achieve shared goals
Create a culture of trust and respect: Team members need to feel comfortable sharing their ideas and taking risks. A safe and supportive environment promotes open communication and creativity
Provide regular feedback: Help team members identify their strengths and weaknesses so that they can continue to develop and grow. Constructive feedback contributes to personal and professional growth
Celebrate successes: When team members achieve their goals, take the time to acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments. Recognizing their efforts boosts motivation and engagement
Saba Ahmad
Co-Founder & COO
In a dream team, there is no place for hyper-competent individuals with toxic behaviors that hinder teamwork. Respectful interactions and a positive work environment are crucial. When highly capable people work together effectively, they inspire each other to be more creative, productive, and successful as a team than they could be individually. Building a dream team is about creating a cohesive unit that works synergistically towards a shared vision and common goals.
Latest Wins
A boutique consulting and advisory firm focused on helping international companies develop their businesses in Asia
Credentials and identity management solutions provider for enterprise, government and financial organizations to secure users, machines, and digital interactions.
An NGO that cultivates innovation within organizations delivering healthcare services to historically underinvested low-income communities.
A Quick Introduction To Our Newest Clients
Welcome Aboard
Ashish Shelke
Marketing Manager, Gurugram
Your Favorite Quote: “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
If you could write a book about your life, what would be the title: A journey of experiences, ambition and connection.
What is it about joining Infoglen that you look forward to the most:
One thing that excites me the most is that Infoglen has embarked on its journey of growing exponentially over the next few years. Leading and driving marketing initiatives for the company will allow me to not only contribute to this process but also grow in my profession.
Your Favorite Quote: "Fall seven times, stand up the eighth."
If you could write a book about your life, what would be the title: Never give up
What is it about joining Infoglen that you look forward to the most:
A healthy work environment and long term relationship.
Shiva Kumar
Associate Sales Director, Bangalore
Your Favorite Quote: "When you fall in the impact zone, get up, because you never know what's over the next wave.."
If you could write a book about your life, what would be the title: Living in Gratitude: Finding Joy in the Simplest Moments
What is it about joining Infoglen that you look forward to the most:
Looking forward to learning and working on challenging projects, being a part of a collaborative work culture and contributing to solutions that have a positive impact on clients and society as a whole.
Amodini Bakshi
Senior Salesforce QA, Delhi
Himani Dubey
Senior Salesforce BA, Pune
Your Favorite Quote: "Aspire to inspire before you expire."
If you could write a book about your life, what would be the title: A Life Unbound
What is it about joining Infoglen that you look forward to the most:
Infoglen has a welcoming and friendly work environment and a positive company culture that can significantly enhance job satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity for me to enhance my professional and personal skills and knowledge.
Team Building
Introducing Corporate NPS for Infogleners!
We're excited to announce that Infoglen is offering Corporate NPS, an extension of the National Pension Scheme (NPS), exclusively for corporate employees. This voluntary defined contribution pension system offers a fantastic opportunity for all team members in India to not only save on taxes but also plan for a secure retirement. Starting from June '23, this investment instrument is now available to our India team.
Here are some key benefits of the Corporate NPS:
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Tax Benefits: By participating in the Corporate NPS, you become eligible for tax benefits under Section 80CCD (2). Additionally, under Section 80CCD (1), salaried employees can claim a deduction on their contribution to NPS of up to 10% of their salary (Basic + Dearness Allowance).
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Economical Investment: The Corporate NPS is known for being the most cost-effective investment product in the market.
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Seamless Account Transfer: With Corporate NPS, your pension account can be easily transferred from one company to another.
Start planning your retirement with Corporate NPS today!
Webinars
Anuja Luhiya
Behavioural Health Coach
The Art of Emotional Agility
On July 7, Infoglen organized a webinar on ‘The Art of Emotional Agility’, conducted by Anuja Luniya, Behavioural Health Coach and Stress Biohacking Expert. The session covered tips on:
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Learning do-it-yourself techniques to acknowledge emotions and regulate them
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Having an adaptive toolbox of strategies to use as and when required
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Feeling calm and in control in triggering situations.
Taiba Mahida
Clinical Psychologist
ADHD in Adults
On July 14, Infoglen organized a webinar on ‘ADHD in Adults’, conducted by Taiba Mahida, a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, CBT- REBT, play/ art therapy and MBCT therapy practitioner. The session covered the following :
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How ADHD impacts daily life
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Difference between Adult ADHD and Child ADHD
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Struggles with undiagnosed ADHD
Infoglen Giving
Infoglen Celebrated World Rainforest Day
Last month, we celebrated World Rainforest Day on 22 June, a special day dedicated to honoring the remarkable beauty and significance of our planet's rainforests. These extraordinary ecosystems serve as a vital source of oxygen, water, food, and medicines, while also playing a crucial role in regulating the global climate.
At Infoglen, as part of our ongoing GreenGlen - Reforestation project, we collaborated with One Tree Planted to plant an impressive total of 500 trees. This initiative builds upon the success we achieved last year with your generous support, when together we planted over 2,800 trees.
Our collective goal for this year is to reach an ambitious milestone of planting 5,000 trees. With your valuable contribution, we can make a real impact in combating deforestation and preserving the precious habitats of rainforests. Your donation will enable us to further our efforts in creating a sustainable future.
We encourage you to join us in making a difference. Here are some simple ways you can contribute:
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Donate to our fundraiser: Each dollar you contribute will directly plant one tree, helping us inch closer to our target.
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Spread the word: Share our campaign on social media and encourage your friends and family to donate.
Infoglen’s Contract Management Success Story
Transforming the SOW Process: Streamlining Contract Management for Enhanced Operational Efficiency
The Problem
Infoglen faced significant challenges in efficiently managing their customer contracts.
They lacked a centralized system to store contract data, resulting in scattered information across various platforms.
This made it difficult to track approvals, amendments, and renewal deadlines, leading to missed opportunities and operational inefficiencies.
Additionally, the Finance and Operations teams required better visibility and accessibility to efficiently manage contract resource plans, rates and changes.
Solution
Infoglen introduced a custom solution in Salesforce, tailored to store all types of contracts, including Statement of Works (SOWs) and Purchase Orders. This central repository allowed them to create detailed records for each contract, capturing all essential details accurately.
The system efficiently tracked approvals, amendments, resource allocations, and price adjustments for SOWs. Additionally, automated workflows were built to send timely reminders and alerts to the Finance team, Account Managers, and Operations team when contracts were due for renewal or extension. This proactive approach ensured no critical deadlines were overlooked.
Infoglen established an automated approval process that streamlined resource allocation and rate changes. This improved the efficiency of contract management, reducing delays and manual intervention.
A custom dashboard was created to present key metrics, such as the total number of SOWs, the number of renewals, and the total revenue generated from contracts. This data-driven visualization enabled better insights into contract performance and decision-making.
The Delighted Client
Congratulations to Danish for receiving client appreciation on the CLM Initiative at Google!
The Senior Engineering Manager at Google extended his heartfelt appreciation to Danish Hoda, our Lead Salesforce Consultant, for his valuable contributions to the RTB and Migrations track, ensuring our client’s initiatives stayed on course to meet the project deadlines. Danish’s support in onboarding new members from Infoglen was also recognized and valued.
Danish is working on the CLM Initiative at Google, where Infoglen team is working on Docusign integration with Salesforce to streamline the agreement approval process for Google's customers.
CRM Trends
Voice-Enabled Salesforce CRM
Voice-enabled Salesforce CRM has brought about a transformative revolution in the sales landscape, delivering remarkable improvements in productivity and user experience. By seamlessly integrating voice recognition technology into the CRM platform, sales professionals can now perform tasks and access critical information through simple voice commands, liberating them from manual input and navigation.
Key advantages of voice-enabled Salesforce CRM:
Enhanced Sales Productivity: Sales representatives can effortlessly update customer records, log activities, and create tasks while on the go, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual typing. This allows them to allocate more time to building relationships and closing deals, boosting overall sales productivity.
Improved User Experience: The intuitive and natural interaction provided by voice-enabled CRM significantly enhances the user experience. Voice commands are accurately interpreted and executed, enabling users to retrieve information, generate reports, and perform complex searches with ease. This streamlined experience reduces the learning curve for new users and increases overall efficiency.
Challenges in achieving accurate voice recognition:
Accent and Speech Variations: Variations in accents and speech patterns can pose challenges for accurate voice recognition. CRM systems need to continually improve voice recognition algorithms to account for diverse linguistic patterns and deliver consistent performance across different users.
Background Noise Interference: Background noise can affect the accuracy of voice recognition, potentially compromising data integrity. Ongoing advancements in noise cancellation technologies are essential to minimize the impact of background noise and ensure reliable voice recognition.
The promising future of voice-enabled Salesforce CRM:
The future of voice-enabled Salesforce CRM holds tremendous potential for further advancements. The convergence of voice recognition technology with artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms will pave the way for intelligent recommendations, voice-based analytics, and predictive insights. These developments will empower sales teams with valuable data-driven insights, facilitating informed decision-making processes and driving even greater success.
What do you think of this cutting edge technology? Do share your thoughts with us!
Security First
Tips From Infoglen's IT Security Handbook
Password Management: Use strong, unique passwords for all your accounts and change them regularly. Avoid using easily guessable passwords or reusing them across multiple accounts.
Clear Screen and Desk : Don't write confidential information in clear view. Keep your work area secure by locking your computer when you're away
Remote Work Security: When working remotely, use secure Wi-Fi connections, enable network security and antivirus software. Always be aware of your surroundings. Take care of your equipment and restrict inappropriate use of it.
What's Cooking?
Monsoon Magic: Crispy Cheesy Corn Fritters with Zesty Mango Salsa
Indulge in the tantalizing combination of cheesy corn fritters paired with the vibrant flavors of mango salsa. This unique recipe captures the essence of the monsoon season, bringing a burst of freshness and a touch of indulgence to your rainy day cravings.
Ingredients
For the Corn Fritters:
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1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
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1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
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1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (assorted colors)
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
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1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cornmeal
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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Vegetable oil for frying
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For the Mango Salsa:
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1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
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1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
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1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (assorted colors)
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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In a bowl, combine corn kernels, cheese, bell peppers, cilantro, green chili (if using), cumin powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, and baking powder. Gradually add to the corn mixture and stir until combined.
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Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Drop spoonfuls of the corn batter into the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Make mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, bell peppers, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Serve the crispy corn fritters with zesty mango salsa. Enjoy the delightful flavors and crunchy texture!
To share your favorite recipes with all Infogleners, send it to us at
Poll Power
How has Salesforce helped your business grow?
Infoglen polled Salesforce users on LinkedIn to find out the main business advantage they have gained from Salesforce. Most people agree automation of business processes has been the most transformative for them.
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InfoQuiz July
Questions
Which platform was Infoglen using for running email campaigns before it switched to Pardot?
How many trees did Infoglen plant to celebrate World Rainforest Day 2023?
How can sales representatives use voice-enabled Salesforce CRM?
Please email your answers to: aamena@infoglen.com & shivangi@infoglen.com to win a PRIZE
Hint: Most answers can be found in this issue of InfoBuzz!
InfoQuiz June Answers
If Harini could write a book about her life, what would the title be?
Faith in Divine Providence
Name the new Infoglen initiative launched for learning and innovation.
Infoglen Centre of Excellence (COE)
What was the theme for World Environment Day 2023?
Beat Plastic Pollution
Anam Khan
Winner of June InfoQuiz
Celebrations
Birthdays
Anam Alam
1st July, Noida
Shaifali Bhatnagar
1st July, US
Hridesh Singh
4th July, Delhi
Alok Mahto
7th July, US
Jatin Motiani
11th July, Pune
Shivansh Garg
26th July, Delhi
Manoj Kapile
14th July, Ahmednagar
Dhiraj Thakur
20th July, Pune
Sukirty Jain
28th July, Bhopal
Yasar Hashmi
22nd July, Dubai
Harikrishna Potru
10th July, Canada
Shanthi Murari
25th July, Hyderabad
Work Anniversaries
Sharaf Hoda
5 Years
Pallavi Tyagi
2 Years
Narendra Jain
5 Years
Mahesh Gowri
1 Year
Fenil Shah
3 Years
Ritika Bhagchandani
1 Year
Ramasubramanian Rajamani
3 Years
Shubham Tambi
1 Year
Shahnawaz Ali
3 Years
Vasavi Tadavarty
1 Year
Up Close & Personal with Anam
Anam Alam, our Senior Marketing Analyst from Noida, shared insights from her personal life
Anam Alam
Senior Marketing Analyst
IB: What is the sweetest memory from your childhood days?
AA: The sweetest memory from my childhood days would be spending summers at my grandparents' house, playing in the garden, and enjoying homemade ice cream (which was basically frozen milk mixed with sugar) with my siblings.
IB: What is your time management mantra?
AA: My time management mantra is to prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines, break them down into smaller, manageable chunks, and use time-blocking techniques to allocate dedicated time for each task.
IB: What is a hidden talent you have?
AA: A hidden talent I have is understanding people. It might sound like a lot but I think I understand human emotions very well and at times I already know what the other person wants to say or express.
IB: If you could get a new skill in 10 minutes, what would it be?
AA: If I could gain a new skill in 10 minutes, it would be fluency in foreign languages, being able to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
IB: What is your favourite pastime?
AA: My favorite pastime is finding interesting DIY home decor ideas (whether I implement it or not is altogether a different question). Even my Insta saved videos are full of home decor DIYs. Ping me if you need ideas!
IB: What if you had six months of paid vacation? Where would you travel?
AA: If I had 6 months of paid vacation, I would love to travel to Europe. Exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes of countries like Italy, France, and Greece has always been a dream of mine. Oh yes, how can I miss the Aurora Lights (I have promised myself to not die before I get to see the Auroras).
IB: What are the kind of books you like to read or movies you like to watch?
AA: I enjoy reading a wide range of books, including fiction, thrillers, and autobiographies. When it comes to movies, I appreciate thought-provoking dramas, epic adventures. My favorite movies include Interstellar, Pursuit of Happyness, Limitless and Fight Club
IB: What's the one thing you like about Infoglen?
AA: One thing I really appreciate about Infoglen is their commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The company values you, they really do. Extremely thankful to be part of such an enthusiastic professional family.
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