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of change. And, finally, then circle back to recognizing new realities that are emerging and seek further
clarity.
Another compelling requirement that has arisen over the last 2 years, particularly when the boundaries
between professional and personal roles are getting blurred is for clarity over certainty, to choose
productive 'conflict' engendered by dialogue over harmony at any cost, to pay attention to results rather
than wanting to prove one is always right, eschewing the need to be popular for being accountable; and
finally supplanting the need to feel all-powerful with display of genuine trust in others and a willingness
to share power.
Carrying the above thoughts further, I opine that ISABS, and many of those including I, who are members
of the Institution, are now poised to look at where we are or where we choose to be, through the
framework the Japanese idea of 'IKIGAI' offers.

The 4 questions that we are invited to explore under the IKIGAI philosophy/model are:

1. What do I love doing?
2. What am I good at?

3. What may I be paid for?

4. What do I believe the world needs?

The IKIGAI model captures each of these questions in the form of a Venn diagram, with 4 intersecting
circles:

Where the circles 1 and 2 intersect defines what we love doing or are passionate about. Where circles 2
and 3 overlap defines what profession we are good at. Where circles 3 and 4 overlap gives us the
possibility of recognizing our vocation and finding it productive and remunerative. And where circles 4
and 1 overlap is where our mission lies.

Thus, while our profession and vocation may provide us with the ability to remain rooted and relevant,
our passion and our mission may surely provide us with wings to expand.

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