Valley crossing is
primarily a very interesting puzzle where three men holding a pole over their
shoulders have to cross a valley.
This is interesting simply
because the three men have to work with the highest amount of coordination and
even a small amount of misjudgment could lead to disastrous results.
The Puzzle
The valley is so wide that
one cannot cross it in a single step but it requires less than 2 steps.
As they say a picture is
worth a thousand words. The above picture is the epitome of this saying. As
descriptive a it can get, the predicament of the three men is quite obvious.
Below listed
are 'My' learnings from being part of this wonderful activity.
1)Effective
Communication:
Communication is the backbone without which the
team will not stand. This is amply demonstrated by this activity. As Prof.
Mandi aptly pointed out, it is absolutely essential to communicate effectively
with all the team members, without which, nobody's safety is guaranteed.
2)Trust:
The trust factor is indispensable for
any team that aspires to reach dizzy heights. As depicted by this activity, if
you do not trust that the other member can carry your weight, you tend to fail.
3)Idea
Generation:
It is
important for any team to brain storm and get as many ideas as possible before
getting down to planning or actually doing the activity. Idea generation will
help in easy planning.
4)Planning:
"Failing
to plan is planning to fail" .Nothing happens without first a plan. It is
mandatory to plan the activity exactly as you want it to happen and then
execute it.
5)Execution:
This step is the culmination of all
your previous efforts. It has to be done with much care. Effort mst be put in,
to adhere to the plans that were charted out. The communication within the team
should be in pristine order. Proper execution will exude proper results.
6)Perseverance:
It is very
important to persevere in your efforts. As Prof. Mandi rightly puts it, every
time we fall, we should rise and every time we rise, we are wiser and stronger.
Indeed
this puzzle in itself is a management lesson of the highest kind.
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