Taking control
S.M. Salahuddin studies optimism
The title says it all: "I Change"- a philosophy, a stimulus, a metamorphosis proposition, a management approach, a reengineering process and many more. The author focuses on a notion - transitioning from current state to a preferred future state based on thoughtful planning and insightful implementation. The book is a narrative to reflect the deep philosophy of the author -"I Change"- that the author wants to propagate to its reader. The campaigner of a philosophy wants to promote his conviction "I Change". It deals with personal change management issues and change theories, strategies and processes. The book infuses the idea that you necessitate to spotlight only on you rather than expecting the environs to change to empower you, to take control of your life and to write your own saga of happiness.
A first-rate narrator whose crispy and expressive writing is a delight to read, Muruga has used fables, stories, personal and real life examples and models that help the reader to get a visual understanding of the processes described and to read in an effortless fashion. One must applaud his logical and articulate writing style in carefully explained and easily comprehensible fashion. The writer tries to reach the profound unconscious mind of readers through using a Chinese fable as a metaphor where Mei Lien, a young woman, is the central character. In another chapter, the author wants to distinguish between the lower self and higher self separated by a horizontal line where the lower self demonstrates complaints, blame, excuses, justification; and the higher self takes responsibility and accountability. To be empowered one has to act above the line. The AABB model is shown as a reengineering process which focuses on four sequential steps. The author illustrates some exercises that foster the desire in you to feel an exigency to change and not to procrastinate any longer. As a management consultant, Muruga instinctively retained his business styled impressive voice all over the book based on his unfathomable philosophy. The statements of the author are convincing. Observe such expressions as "We are disempowered when we blame others, give excuses and justify our situation", "If you cannot appreciate yourself enough how can you expect someone else to appreciate you?"
The author depicts a systematic approach that goes deeper in perception and involves a belief system to initiate and sustain changed behaviour. The author shows an emphatic style and conviction to establish his powerful dogma of change management. This book has unquestionably the power to improve one's self management through a sustainable approach. It will be supportive to people who want to transfrom their lives in a scientific way. The book is pertinent for those who are in discord and aggravation and wish to make changes to utilize the power of "I Change" and returning their lives back on track. It may help disheartened professionals in giving shape to their careers, perturbed parents in controlling their rebellious children, spouses in restoring happiness in relationships. One will advocate the book as a must read for a broad sphere of professionals, parents, spouses and change makers.
S.M.Salahuddin is Head of a Bank Asia Ltd branch in Dhaka. He is an engineer turned full time banker. He can be reached at srabon.salahuddin@gmail.com .
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