TEAMs work best where there is a sense of FAMILY, sense of belonging where LOVE is shared unconditionally and genuinely.
It is highly unfortunate that in some organizations and institutions the FOCUS is on shooting all the wounded soldiers rather than REHABILITATING them.
How do you BUILD by tearing down? Trust, Care, Unity and Love are integral elements for TEAM GROWTH.
The sooner we realize that it takes the efforts of each member of the team to make things happen, the sooner we will actually make significant progress.
The team leader needs to be sensitive to the needs of each team member and work with the weakest link to make the greatest link.
A team is as strong as the weakest member.
Once we ignore the weaker ones we are rubber stamping the possibility of team collapse and ultimate failure.
We are encouraging chances of the team not performing at optimum levels.
My late father in law, a former member of the army sat me down and told stories of how it was in the army.
He recalled how they worked as a team to defeat some of the most complicated enemies.
One such concept he told me about was the use of the "buffallo horns" formation as they advanced into enemy territory.
The form of attack was pioneered by the Zulu Arm.
According to Wikipedia, The Zulu typically took the offensive, deploying their well-known formation which composed of three elements: 1.
the "horns", or flanking right and left wing elements, to encircle and pin the enemy.
Generally the "horns" were made up of younger, inexperienced troops.
2.
the "chest" or central main force which delivered the coup de grace.
The prime fighters made up the composition of the main force.
3.
the "loins" or reserves used to exploit success or reinforce elsewhere.
Often these were older veterans.
Sometimes these were positioned with their backs to the battle so as not to get unduly excited.
The tactic was called the beast's horns by the Zulu and was called "impondo zenkomo" in the native Zulu tongue.
This tactic made them win major battles even with the most primitive weaponry.
It called for unity, teamwork and focus.
Your department has to fight like an army, your ministry is not an island, fight together with other ministries for the common good of the citizens.
Ponder Points - Think about this - Are you building a team or destroying it? When you see injured members of the team, what is your first reaction? In your own view what are the critical elements for optimum team growth? Are you working like an army or there is individuals outshining one another.
Affirmation Points - Say this to yourself - I am a team builder.
I am a team player.
Everything I build keeps standing.
I am sensitive to the needs of all team members.
I follow-up the weaker members and build them to be stronger and greater with more confidence.
I enjoy working with teams.
When one member of the team suffers I know the whole team is affected.
I am therefore always conscious of the health of my team mates.
It is highly unfortunate that in some organizations and institutions the FOCUS is on shooting all the wounded soldiers rather than REHABILITATING them.
How do you BUILD by tearing down? Trust, Care, Unity and Love are integral elements for TEAM GROWTH.
The sooner we realize that it takes the efforts of each member of the team to make things happen, the sooner we will actually make significant progress.
The team leader needs to be sensitive to the needs of each team member and work with the weakest link to make the greatest link.
A team is as strong as the weakest member.
Once we ignore the weaker ones we are rubber stamping the possibility of team collapse and ultimate failure.
We are encouraging chances of the team not performing at optimum levels.
My late father in law, a former member of the army sat me down and told stories of how it was in the army.
He recalled how they worked as a team to defeat some of the most complicated enemies.
One such concept he told me about was the use of the "buffallo horns" formation as they advanced into enemy territory.
The form of attack was pioneered by the Zulu Arm.
According to Wikipedia, The Zulu typically took the offensive, deploying their well-known formation which composed of three elements: 1.
the "horns", or flanking right and left wing elements, to encircle and pin the enemy.
Generally the "horns" were made up of younger, inexperienced troops.
2.
the "chest" or central main force which delivered the coup de grace.
The prime fighters made up the composition of the main force.
3.
the "loins" or reserves used to exploit success or reinforce elsewhere.
Often these were older veterans.
Sometimes these were positioned with their backs to the battle so as not to get unduly excited.
The tactic was called the beast's horns by the Zulu and was called "impondo zenkomo" in the native Zulu tongue.
This tactic made them win major battles even with the most primitive weaponry.
It called for unity, teamwork and focus.
Your department has to fight like an army, your ministry is not an island, fight together with other ministries for the common good of the citizens.
Ponder Points - Think about this - Are you building a team or destroying it? When you see injured members of the team, what is your first reaction? In your own view what are the critical elements for optimum team growth? Are you working like an army or there is individuals outshining one another.
Affirmation Points - Say this to yourself - I am a team builder.
I am a team player.
Everything I build keeps standing.
I am sensitive to the needs of all team members.
I follow-up the weaker members and build them to be stronger and greater with more confidence.
I enjoy working with teams.
When one member of the team suffers I know the whole team is affected.
I am therefore always conscious of the health of my team mates.
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