“The Art of Herding Cats"
Ashwin Menon
P&L| Brand communications & Strategy | Revenue Growth, Strategic Partnerships
Let’s dive right in, shall we? Picture this: You’ve found your herd of Cats (or Stallions, unicorns, or llamas, or whatever your spirit animal may be). You’re all set, right? Wrong. Now comes the real challenge: turning this motley crew into a well-oiled machine.
First things first, let’s talk about trust. It’s the glue that holds your team together. And no, I’m not talking about those trust fall exercises where you risk a concussion to prove you believe in your teammates. I’m talking about the kind of trust that comes from knowing your team has your back, even when you accidentally hit “reply all” on that embarrassing email.
Next up, team bonds. These are like the Wi-Fi signals of your team. Sometimes, they’re strong enough to download a 4K movie in seconds. Other times, they’re so weak you can’t even load a meme. The trick is to keep the connection strong. Regular team lunches, virtual game nights, shared victories, and even shared failures - these are the routers to your team Wi-Fi.
Now, let’s talk about faith. Not the religious kind, but the kind that makes you believe that even if your teammate’s idea sounds as crazy as pineapple on pizza, there’s a chance it might just work. It’s the kind of faith that makes you say, “Sure, let’s present our business plan as a rap battle. What could possibly go wrong?”
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Finally, remember that teamwork isn’t a switch you can flip on. It’s more like a plant. You need to water it (with coffee, preferably), give it sunlight (or the glow of your laptop screen), and prune it (cut out the BS, keep the essentials). And sometimes, you need to play some lo-fi beats for it to chill.
So, there you have it. Your no-nonsense, pun-filled, slightly eccentric guide to team building (Cat-Herding). Remember, a team that memes together, dreams together.
Now go forth and be the cat-herder you were always meant to be. Your herd of Cats (stallions) awaits!