www.hcltech.com

Vol.

Read carefullybetween the lines of a contract and youwill see room for a relationship. It is thisrelationship that makes us, ideapreneurs,

push the envelope, burn the midnight oil and see beyond the clauses a, b and c. In such

a relationship you’ll find interactions withtrust, transparency and flexibility.

Because, you see, a relationship is notjustabout a first party and a second party

signing a deal on pieces of paper. It’s aboutpeople coming together to create ideas,

value and sometimes, even history.

“The contents of the novel are based on real life situations and experiences of real Ideapreneurs which have been collated in the

form of a novel for providing training to and motivating HCL’s resources. The contents of the novel are not intended to disparage

or criticize any entity/competitor’s way of working/deliverables and any such connotation, if conveyed, is purely unintentional

and regretted. The names of the clients have not been disclosed to maintain confidentiality of HCL’s clients. No part of this novel

may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or

by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission of HCL.”

IndexB irth o f the I d eapreneur 2

The F l i ght o f I d eas 6

The S earch for I d eas 1 0

The I d ea o f Obso l e sc ence 1 4

Case o f the Chamel eon Stores 1 8

The Language o f I d eas 2 2

An I d ea a Day 2 6

I d ea .mp3 30

When I d eas Ca l l 34

Beh i nd C l i ent L i n e s 40

Id eas on the Same Page 44

Meet the I d eapreneurs 48

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Not long ago, the business world was in a state of disarray.

Companies that had stood for years as symbols of stability...

…crumbled overnight.

A global economic crisis had fractured the business world and left it in despair.

03

But one organisation stood as a beacon of hope.

Emerging from the darkness, it had gone ahead and done the unthinkable.

…was not a ground-breaking gizmo. Or arcane magic.

The answer…

But how? How did HCL improve their CSAT score during such a recession?

if I knew the answer...

I wouldn’t be standing here, pal.

In fact, there was no one ‘answer’.

There were 96,000.

Eu...

re... ka!

you heard right! the top brass wants you to present

your idea directly to the client!

you’re most welcome. I’m just glad our ideas helped you

turn YOUR business around.

Everyday innovators, they workED for the greater good of their clients.

“Every ‘I’ is an Idea”

Called Ideapreneurs, their culture of Ideapreneurship had spawned a new saying in the corporate jungle:

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Are you telling me your idea will make us obsolete for

our client?

Sometimes at the cost of HCL’s own business.

But Ideapreneurship meant taking client relationships beyond the contract…

…and that made value-centric innovations more than welcome.

Excellent! Let’s submit it to the Value Portal immediately!

These are the tales of HCL’s best kept secretS.

The tales of Ideapreneurs.

05

Maryland, USA

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To get where you’re going, sometimes you take the safe road, sometimes the road less travelled…

Roads, man. That’s how you move forward.

And sometimes you’ve just got to make your own. For me, a database professional at HCL, today was one of those ‘make a new road’ kinda days. A road for my customer. As the world’s largest aerospace and defence company, they provide avionics and I.T. systems and services to governmental agencies and aircraft manufacturers.

Pretty much every transport aircraft in the world has some of their aviation electronics systems. cool, huh? But when they hit a roadblock in their path, they came to HCL, the world’s largest Ideapreneurship, for a solution.

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It’s nice to see you again. Any progress on THE SOLUTION to

our problem?

18 months ago

That’s what I love about working at HCL. Each and every one here knows the simple truth.

…takes 7 days per query? that’s a lifetime, I tell you! Like travelling

back in the old days!so They use ASCEND to capture

avionics data that gets updated on a database called Objectivity. But querying data from Objectivity…

...is going to leave more than a few jaws hanging!!

I know it looks hard and it’s more than what they asked for, but the end result…

Innovation is not a gimmick of technology or about making it to the front page of the papers..

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And if we plan on going beyond just managing their product

lifecycle, then that won’t do, Bob. We’ve got to make them fly!

It’s all about delivering value.

Prem created a new language called AQL and saved his client USD 5.1 mn and countless man hours in just one year.

NEXT: An Ideapreneur saves the day in..

“...It’s just who we are.”

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Unbelievable! So this is what we’ve been hearing about. HCLites going beyond the contract! I must know,

what DRIVES YOU TO GO SO far ?!

we call it Ascend Query Language or AQL. BY developING a parser to understand the query syntax,

an engine to output query-based data, and a state-of-the-art client u.i., WE’VE reduceD your 7 day

query code process… …to 5 minutes.

Nothing…

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Where do great ideas come from?

For me they came from listening.

Redmond, Washington

What’s the matter, sir?Looks like you’ve seen

a ghost!

AHA! But you should know, I’m an Ideapreneur first!

You see, we’re facing a marketing problem. people aren’t using our search engine as

much as we’d hoped. But I guess that’s not your department.

And when your client is a leading software company that provides a wide range of computing products and services, that’s a precious Skill!

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Hahaha! Here’s the secret ingredient:I found the recipe

online.

Because often, that’s where the magic happens.

And Ideapreneurs don’t stop listening when they’re off the clock.

Back at HCL

Oh really? Tell me something, how did

you go about finding it online?

don’t worry, This isn’t Mountain View, California. We’re all

about generating value for clients!

A crazy idea, huh?

Alright, super team assemble! A burger-selling sage has put

a crazy idea in my head.

You mean, searching? Easy, I just used the

search bar in….

…into a rockstar!

It’s simple. We’re goingto turn our client’s

search engine…

Awesome, so what’s the big idea?

if you’re sayingthat, it must really

be crazy!

But I hope it’s got value for the client

as well.

This is the best burger ever! If this burger wasa person, I’d shake its hand. Then i’d turn it back into a burger

and eat it.

But listening alone could only take me so far.

Ok guys, I need that info on our client’s other

products, ASAP!

I can’t believe no one saw this sooner!

So if we just write a simple code to…

Ok, so their search engine only has 20% of the market share while they

lead in computer products and services? hmmm...

If there’s something I learnt from working at HCL, it’s that… You’ve got to connect with your client.

And an environment that supports your passion.You’ve got to have a passion for problems.

I got it!

LATER...

It’s allconnected, guys!

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there’s an old proverb that says, “One does not simply

accelerate a search engine’s usage”. we’re here to prove

that wrong.

And all the dots are connected...

because, When all the boxes are ticked...

That’s when inspiration strikes.

It’s called a Universal Installer. Almost every PC on the planet has your

software installed. People are using all your products, except this search engine. with a simple piece of code...

That’s where great ideas come from.

Next: a bankable ideapreneur goes beyond the call of duty in…

That’s what we do every day. Good day, sir!

well, This is unexpected! What’ve you got for us?

I’m..wow…That’s brilliant! That’s amazing! That’s….

that’s….

...we can make your search engine the default in all those machines and

their web browsers! In an instant,you’ll be worldwide! Imagine the

clicks you’ll get!

Anupam’s idea generated a business impact of USD 23 mn and 758 mn unique clicks in a single year for the client.

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Dublin, ireland

A while back, I used to work at a reputable I.T. company known for their “fun” workplaces.

quitting? why? This is the best place to work.

I’m quitting this job because I’m starting a career. I want a place where I can ALSO do great work.

I joined HCL as a Solution Architect with my specialty being Integration.

I bet I can make a difference here!

My client was a reputed bank in Ireland and I was working on their SEPA Payment Method.

I had heard a lot about Ideapreneurs. I was excited to finally step into the same shoes.

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They were in the process of building a complex payment engine. that’s when i sensed an opportunity. Hmmm…When so many users

transfer so much data…

And file transfers are limited to 10mb. We’re expecting customers to send files 50 TIMES THAT SIZE!

AND THEY are worth up to a billion euros. PLUS, iftheir format’s not right,

we get penaliSed! So, What do you think?

...the reasonI joined HCL.

Oh, I mean...Let me come back to you with a solution, sir.

What?

When I analysed their problem, I realiSed that their users all faced common issues of small file size limits, slow validations and…that’s when it struck me…

...There is bound to beconfusion! With so many users

working out of sync, the engine has slowed to a crawl.

Eureka.

Now this was a true challenge! This is exactly...

The problem lay in the XSDs they were using.So basically, all the files they’re

transferring are in a format called Xml. But the contract of the file composition is made in a second file called an Xsd. A valid xml file is one that complies with the xsd.

And they run into trouble because for each individual type of file,

there is a different xsd being used.

Exactly! I suppose we could just fix their errors as they come along, but…

That woULDN’t give us a goodnight’s sleep! We’ve got to eradicate

this problem completely.

effectively making our service obsolete for the client. AS your manager, i must

say, i’m impressed!

Thank you, sir! we owe it to this enabling environment. At my old workplace, they’d have

confiscated my Segway!

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My clients were not expecting a solution so soon…

But as far as I was concerned… ...This is WHAT MADE IT ALL WORTHWHILE.

We call it the SEPA Engine XSD validator. Say goodbye to limited file sizes and

XSD queries.

Fantastic work! You ideapreneurs always

deliver the unexpected!

And I was hungry for more.

Hi mate, how’s it going at HCL? I want to quit my job.

Alan’s idea was implemented and IT created a value worth USD 107,000 for the client.

NEXT: FIND OUT WHAT THE INTREPID IDEAPRENEUR HAS IN STORE IN...

Great! Do you want to start a career?

Hello?

With it in place, only the XSDs that the SEPA Payment Engine uses are

available to validate against. And They’re available on your desktops.

Thank you, sir. But as Ideapreneurs, that’s

our job.

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Hyderabad, IndiaYou’ve been to multi-brand shopping stores, right? You know, those retail chains which look the same on the inside no matter where you go.

Everything in these shops will be in the same place whether you’re in Hungary or Hyderabad. Even the kiosks, floors and sign boards will be exact.

Chocolateee!

Yes, yes, we’ll get some chocolate. It’s right over here.

Now this holds true for any brand. A uniform look means a better brand impact. Can you imagine the minds at work keeping this up for each outlet?

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I started working at HCL back in 2010 on an Americanmultinational e-commerce company aimed at mass retail.

As part of the testing team, it was my job to make sure the client’s website looked the same on all platforms. But then one day…

Can you imagine the number of hours it takes the client?

According to our calculations, THE COST TO THE CLIENT IS around usd

16,000 each year.

…we noticed a major problem.A problem that wasn’t part of our contract.

AND guess what?! it takesthe client 40 hours to test scripts

in 6 browsers per release per store!

But doing the unexpected is what we Ideapreneurs live for!

Hmmm...if there wasonly a way we could get that data by snapping

our fingers!

then Let’s get some coffee and get cracking!

…that’s like aphysical person sitting

behind a row of computers,checking every static and dynamic page FOR every

browser!

A snap! Of course...hey guys, I thinkwe might be on tosomething here!

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I knew that a solution, while positively affecting our workflow, could also create savings for the client. savings they could use for their growth.

I got it! What if we enable Selenium, the web browser

automation software, to take screen shots of static and

dynamic URLs automatically.

To put it simply, the utility opens and captures the

screen shots of the webpage given, and stores them in the

local system.

Wait, so no more manual intervention?

Are you serious?

Not just that, it will give you a clear boost in speed, efficiency

and a near zero-error environment.

You had me convinced at automation! This is brilliant!

I know! I MIGHT EVEN takE that up as

a challenge!

Now if only there was some way to implement this in

the physical world, actual stores could be set up automatically!

At the Client’s office

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By putting our heads together, we figured out a solution that fixed our client’s problem.

A problem that we saw because we ARE always looking. Looking for ideas to address our client’s pain points and give them value—centric solutions.

And that’s the true essence of an Ideapreneur, isn’t it?

Aunty, what do you do?

I make a difference.

Alka’s idea was used by her client and helped them generate a value worthUSD 256,000 per year.

Next: AN IDEApreneur translates his ideas in...

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let me explain the situation to you.

OH...

The beautiful thing about relationships…

…is that they take time to build.Good morning, sir. I’m

the associate consultant from HCL who…

Some, as I found out, more than others.

I’m sorry. He doesn’t speak English. I’ll interpret

for him.

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Oslo, Norway

I hadn’t been in Oslo for a day and I was already feeling cold. And it wasn’t just the weather.

My client was a major energy company into oil and gas production and I had just flown in to help manage their database, since HCL was their I.T. Partner.

As you all know, we have quite a challenge ahead, so I won’t beat

around the bush.

But it wasn’t the challenge that I was worried about.

60% of the client’s server database is configured using SharePoint. That’s 80 databases per SQL Server, with 20 restoration requests per week. each request takes up to

10 hours or more to complete.

Holy moly! Their disk space must be taking

a real beating!

Especially since their metrics are constantly assessed and analysed. Yikes! What

a Mess!

...and engineering couldn’t have solved it.

Back at HCL

There was another problem as well...

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And trust me, I was racking my brain for the answer all day.

...is that so? Not even a smile? Looks like you’ve got one tough

client on your hands.

So it seems. But that’s the real challenge. We can give them engineering any given

Sunday. But we’ve got to give them more.

Is that really necessary though? I don’t see the big I.T. giants doing this. It’s always “Do

better” this and “next gen” that!

All of which are meaningless without building foundations of trust,

transparency and flexibility. SO...

And even as I spoke those words, I realised…

…maybe the answer wasn’t as complicated as I thought.

Alex, what did you just say?

Takk!

Excuse Me, Miss!

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As your I.T. Partner,we could HAVE just

manageD your database & the current system and

left it at that.

What do you mean?

Yes, relationships take time to build.

But when you finally make that connection…

Combining Power Shell withTransact SQL-Script, we’ve created

a tool that alertS you about depleting space and automateS manual tasks, turning a month’s job into a day’s.IT will streamline your processes

at no extra cost...

?!

A simple “Takk” will do.

oh! Of course! Thank you! Aren’t You a fast learner!

Ha...Ha...haha!

Very…good. Thank…you!

It’s well worth the wait.

Nikhil, through a single idea added a value worth usd 175,000 to his client.

Next: An Ideapreneur finds the cure in...

But where i come from, we don’t stop at what’s enough. we find a better

solution.

…except one.

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Healthcare has a peculiar tendency.

Its importance tends to peak when it fails.

you see why migrating raw data from clinical trials is so important? Without them, we won’t get FDA approvals, and

without FDA approvals, we can’t release drugs into the market. I understand, sir.

And as a Project Lead for the SDTM Migration project, managing the tool for this job is your department, am I right? Can you please make sure we are plagued

with fewer errors?

NEW DELHI, INDIA

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But we Ideapreneurs, like our counterparts in healthcare, know a thing or two about rising through hardship.

guys, when we can’t find a way toreduce errors or the time to market for our client, a leading research-driven healthcare

company, it really hurts.

And to find our solution, we need

to simply…?

If you could only finish that sentence!

BACK AT HCL

?! Upgraded.

I wonder when it was last…

You know what? I think their migration

tool is quite….

Out-dated.

UH...

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Like the noble profession, Ideapreneurship is founded on knowledge and understanding.

Several times? And with numerous bug fixes? I see... Thank you.

Tell me, Tanya, the proprietary tool currently used for data migration,

has it ever been customiSed or modified in any way?

Through in-depth analysis and dedication, we both find ways to go beyond the contract.

And we are both propelled forward by the same fuel:

Value-centric innovation.

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Next: An Ideapreneur stikes a chord in…

That’s all right. We might not be at this juncture if you hadn’t.

About last time, I’m sorry if I came off as a bit harsh. I really…

Wow! When you say Relationship Beyond the Contract, you really mean it! This is more than I could

have dreamt of! But will it work?

So, no. we aren’t going to manage the current tool. Being a .Net based application with MS SQL Server 2008

for back-end, DIAAS is a complete and comprehensive end-to-end service.

The customer implemented Payal’s idea in 8 projects and has saved usd i.2 MN so far.

What do you mean? Do we have a fix?

DIaaS makes migrating raw clinical data faster, more efficient and way more

accurate, giving you submission-ready output.

I wouldn’t be here if it didn’t.

We have more. We call it Data Integration as a Service or DIaaS.

You see, the proprietary migration tool is plagued with issues.

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Music, in essence…

…is a good idea on a strong stage.

Their SONGS are giving me goose bumps!

Thanks for bringing me here, man!

I found them on Soundbook. Now I can’t get enough of

their music!

For me, a Technical Analyst at HCL…

LONDON, ENGLAND

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…that’s what being an Ideapreneur was all about.

What a show last night!

I was working with one of the largest music publishing and recording companies in the world, helping them manage their back office systems.

I know, read my blog about it.

then Here’s a challenge! I’ve discovered that our client is facing a grave problem.

They’re losing a lot ofmoney annually. You see, There

are too many steps in their supply chain, right from the point a

customer places an order to the delivery dispatch.

Just the thought of solving the client’s problem...

Gosh! manually monitoring their supply chain is going to

be exhausting and without any long-term benefit.

Exactly! we’ve got to find a better way to make SURE

their supply chain runs like clockwork!

Guys, Work’s totally under control!

and each step is prone to failure.`

LATER at HCL

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Later that night…

...and knowing that my idea could benefit other clients around the world...

So, made any inroads with the client’s problem?

Looking at your face, I know you’ll have something for the

Value Portal soon!

From receiving sales order idocs from the

customer...

Thanks, Kajal! With a manager as supportiveas you, I have

no doubt!

sounds like you’re getting closer to

the answer!

...to sending outbound delivery idocs for pick up, it’s quite a

complex task, which i feel needs a time restriction.

....gave me goosebumps!

I’m sure of it!

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I was sure because I knew….

If our innovation delivered results...

We took a standard SAP report and added customised functionality

to allow emails to be sent while simultaneously restricting their

time schedules.

and was truly value-centric...

The result? Fewer errors,punctual deliveries,

less time spent monitoringthe process, and…

When We noticed your supply chain issues, we created an automated time monitoring tool

to highlight any delivery failures.

Then the idea would be music to the client’s ears.

...about USD 214,000 worth of sales will be identified

in time to prevent the sales being lost.

Warren’s idea was used by the client to save usd 214,000 each year and to improve the overall efficiency of their supply chain.

but you are the first ideapreneur to rock

my world!

Man, I’ve met rock stars and dined with demi-gods...

I like where this is going, my man! How’d you do it?

Next: An Ideapreneur answers the call in...

Now the support team can rapidly identify

any errors in the idoc processing or the

process in SAP.

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Toronto, Canada

They say an Ideapreneur could be anyone.

That unassuming chap walking down the street? He could be a thought leader, a value generator.

or a visionary, adding value to clients with each idea.

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at hcl, that’s who i wanted to be.

my client was a telecom company in the business of unified communications, and they were working closely with HCL to maintain call centre divisions for various companies.

Trust, transparency and flexibility, huh? Looks like we have quite a bit in common. But my company, you see, is up against

a wall…

…and I can’t seem to get a half-decent solution from any of the so-called ‘tech

giants’ out there.

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“Some I just don’t trust”

We can improve your service speed, but...hehe...we’ll need to increase

manpower by 90%.

“Some are radical just for the sake of it”

It’s new! It’s crazzzy! And it will do your business wonders….we

think…maybe.

“And some are still living in the past”

Conform all your business methods to our processes. It is the only possible way.

You guys on the other hand, seem to have values that resonate with mine.

So tell me, can you help us?

Gladly. That’s why I’m here, sir. What exactly

is the problem?

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The next day at HCl

So their customers still copy thetoll free number off the web to their phone manually, and then

make the call?

Talk about traditional! What’re you thinking, man?

What if…I don’t know yet…but I feel the solution is staring me right in

the face.

…they want us to manage tickets and make their business more user friendly. I feel we can go beyond the contract here guys, but I

just can’t put my finger on how.

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A vision had caught hold of me.

Instead of just doing our job and reducing tickets….

A vision that not only managed the problem…

..we can do so much more. wait a minute...Aha!

...but eradicated it completely.

“Staring me in the face”, indeed!

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It’s called WebRTC! customers can now log their feedback through voice calling, chat

windows and video chat directly on the web.

…it’s free.

Sir, I believe anyone could have

done it…

Next: an ideapreneur comes from the other side, in...

Barun created a usd 210,000 benefit for his client with the simple implementation of WebRTC, a free to use software.

Plus...

it also records their feedback, so you’ll know their problem if they

ever call again. This eliminates future call centre tickets, and

lets you do more for customers.

I...I don’t know what to say. We didn’t even know this was

possible. How’d you do it?

…but only at HCL.

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Dixon, USA

Crossing the fence and transforming from a client to a vendor put me in a unique position.

I joined HCL as a rebadged employee from my former organisation. My previous employer, now turned vendor was a Finnish company in the business of pulp, paper and timber manufacturing.

Sir, you have a meeting at the client’s

in 3 hours.

I think like a client, but work like a vendor!

Oh yes, of course! Thank you, Peggy.

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In many ways, my transition from client to vendor was smoother than expected. I didn’t have to build relationships from scratch. in fact, I used our shared history to take the relationship further.

As a client service manager, I was the face of HCL for the customer. We provided support to the client’s infrastructure and data centres.

Oh, if you are interested, there’s an

issue we’re facing...

Name here, purpose of visit here, sign…

Nick! How’ve you been?

Now you’re speaking my language! WHAT

HAVE YOU GOT FOR ME?

Well look who dropped by?

I can’t complain! Since you went over to HCL, there’s a whole new

level of understanding between us.

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Our client was looking for a solution that could make the role of a reception redundant!

They need a technology intervention to handle their

visitor data and visiting vendors, along with their NDAs, safety records and certificates of insurance

if required.

And who better to understand the client’s needs than two former

employees, huh?

You read my mind, David! Having been the client, we know the

standards they expect and with our skills combined, we’ll have

the magic touch.Now you’ve read

my mind!

just think about it. we use touchscreens just

about everywhere. Why not here?

Ah, of course! I see it now. Let’s get

on it!

later, at hcl

Really? What do you mean?

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Together we created an electronic visitor signer. Now, a visitor only had to punch in their details into a touchscreen for further access. But wait, there’s more. We

promised you we wouldn’t leave without giving you a

little extra.

FROM THE CLIENT’S REACTION, IT WAS EASY TO see THAT TheY really loved our idea...

We’ve added a function whichallows you to view the history of visits for each guest, making it easier to track

regular visitors and vendors. Amazing work guys! I can already see how this could help transform

our I.T. strategy.

HCL isn’t just a vendor. For us, HCL is a partner.

we’re definitely implementing this in our other facilities too. You

know, as a result of your efforts...

Todd’s idea created a value worth usd 140,000 over a period of one year and was extended to two more facilities.

Next: an ideapreneur brings harmony in...

...and we also realised something important that day.

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Hi Steve, Apart from my…

Where’s our Ideapreneur

today?

It was 2011. I was a technical lead at HCL and my client was a major American Internet corporation who, incidentally, was one of the world’s first email providers. While working on a project, a different problem caught my attention.

Wow, these mail trails are getting messy and I can’t find anything within their system.

Maybe I can get everyone on the same page…Hmmm…

But how?The client had groups of 40 people in each team, each with a specific task to perform. For the team to function optimally, the project lead needed to keep track of who was delivering what, and how.

Which was crazy! Because of an inefficient project management tool, the project lead had to sift through individual performances, progress and results!

OREGON, USA

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Using our project management tool as a template, I could create a tool that helps my client manage individual projects.

Like ours!!!

The solution was right under my nose all along! You see, being an I.T. company, HCL uses the best practices in the industry.

I figured it out, Becky!our own Super efficient

project management tool can save the day!

But as your friend, I was just coming

over to tell you to get some rest.

Hey! How’s it going?

Congrats! AS your manager, i’m very

impresssed.

“Hi Steve, Apart from my assigned project, I’ve proactively taken up another one. The challenge is to get all client teams on the same page. They could sure use an effective project management tool, much like ours. “

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Wicked! Bye-Bye IMs and mail trails! This is one

cracker of an idea!Let’s hope the client

thinks so too!

The project management tool was a hit! The client gave it a4 out OF 5 rating. I felt likedancing right then!

That’s not all! I’ve integrated Bugzilla to capture the status report and

now the team lead can easily oversee the entire project and view individual

employee performance.

This tool will help the manager look into how the tasks are being scheduled and what factors are

slowing down the process.

Jackpot! We were looking for a solution just like

this one!! It’s like you read our minds!

I didn’t actually break into dance, though. that’s just how I felt!

Aw man, I wish I’d thought of that! So now they can collate their entire

communication at one point and broadcast the info to each team

member? That’s awesome!

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Work for me, is play!

On the contrary…

What were you up to last night? All work and no play, huh?

In my previous job we were just expected to go into work, perform our tasks and then get out. That’s it. There was no value addition to whatever we were doing.

HCL in that way is a breath of fresh air. Here we are left in the open to experiment and create value. In fact, It’d be safe to say...

The clients used Ramya’s project management tool, which has a projected value of usd 120,000.

next:

the heart of value centric innovation,the soul of hcl’s every relation,if there’s one thing that’s for sure,it’s the return of the ideapreneur!

stay tuned for Volume 2!

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Meet The Ideapreneurs

With a significant contribution, Barun was instilled with a new sense of confidence and now continues on his quest to find emerging technologies in the Unified Communication space.

Barun Gupta

Alka received praise from all quarters for her value portal contribution, including senior leadership and the client. Her research and analysis work helped her broaden her professional horizons.

Alka Katiyar

According to Nikhil, the path to his idea helped him see the value of developing relationships beyond the contract. With the culture of Ideapreneurship by his side, Nikhil continues his pursuit of value-centric innovation.

Nikhil Verma

Ramya’s contribution to her client immediately stood out in a team of 500. Her idea not only brought her accolades from the team, but was also appreciated by the client.

Ramya Subramanian

Joining HCL turned out to be a wonderful professional and cultural shift for Warren. As an Ideapreneur at HCL, Warren up-skilled himself, and his idea brought him recognition from the client and top HCL leadership.

Warren Daly

Todd’s idea gained the gratitude of his client and the appreciation of HCL. As a true Ideapreneur, Todd takes pride in knowing that his contribution helped his client.

Todd McMillion

Payal’s idea brought senior managers and I.T. professionals together into a cohesive team and SHE received a formal sign off from HER client. Accolades and appreciation followed, greatly impacting her career.

Payal Baloni

“Ideapreneurship is a great principle” says Alan, who as an Ideapreneur, gained the trust and appreciation of his client and the support of HCL as he contnues to pursue his passion: Ideas.

Alan Wade

Using the Value Portal showed Anupam the immense potential of HCL’s seed platforms. His idea made him the cynosure of all SEG meetings and gave him the confidence to create value for his client.

Anupam Anand

Prem’s idea WON several accolades at HCL, like the Value Champion award.This boosted the morale of his team and gave Prem the confidence to takeon the role of a leader.

Prem Sundar

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CONCEPTUALISATION

HCL Technologies Ltd., ITSA

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Emmanuel Upputuru

STORY, SCRIPT & EDITING

Nitin George

ART DIRECTION & DESIGN

Abhisaar Rastogi

DESIGN ASSISTANCE

Harish Kumar Chandani

PROJECT MANAGER

Arpita Dubey, Vaibhav Lohia

PRINT & PRODUCTION SUPERVISION

Mukesh Thakur

PENCILING, INKING & COLORING

Drawing Room India

The Search for Ideas

The Idea of Obsolescence

Case of the Chameleon Stores

The Language of Ideas

An Idea a Day

Idea.mp3

When Ideas Call

Behind Client Lines

Ideas on the Same Page

Drawing Room India which began in

2007, is a hub of seasoned artists and

illustrators. In their 7 years, they have worked

on several illustrious projects with national

and international brands like BMW, Honda

and Canon, to name a few. Like true

explorers, they continue to advance, evolve

and experiment with new media platforms,

while still maintaining a passion for

traditional artworks and illustrations.

Siddhartha Tripathi

Birth of the Ideapreneur

Siddhartha Tripathi graduated from National Institute of Design and explored his

love for comics during several stints at Virgin Comics and Amarchitrakatha.

Even though he continues to works with several prominent multinational brands like

Smirnoff as an animator and character designer, he still finds time to return to his

alma mater as visiting faculty.

Dipankar Sengupta

The Flight of Ideas

Dipankar Sengupta pursued his passion for the arts to the National Institute of

Design, Ahmedabad, in 2007 and has never looked back since. Through his work,

which includes animations and illustrations for organisations like UNDP, TERI, Nike

and Puma, Dipankar loves pushing the boundaries of 2-D animation, illustration and

character design.