A little while ago my wife and I went to the V8 Supercars, and were well looked after at one of our supplier's corporate box.
Anybody who thinks watching cars race is boring might have a different opinion after seeing an event from the comfort of a corporate box. There are great opportunities to network with the other attendees and it can be an eye opening experience for those who are paying attention. The pit crews, in particular, have a lot to teach about teamwork.
Most of the pit crews dashed to their car as soon as it came into the pit, wielding their tools and changing a tyre in unbelievable speed. I said "most of the teams" and 'dashed".
The team below us were in a minority of one, and didn't dash anywhere. Instead, they were already in position, crouched at wheel height and ready to move. One held the tyre off the ground (you try that even with a standard auto tyre) ready to thrust it on the wheel, the other also crouched down, with his pneumatic tool ready to get the wheel off. So they didn't need to move.
When their car stopped, the tyre changer and carrier had to make just a single step to be in position to complete the change. In just a few seconds, their impressive performance was done and the car was back on track.
The key to their success was a well thought out system that was executed perfectly. It was teamwork at its best. Every man had a job and it was obvious that they had spent many hours perfecting their routine.
Participating in any team sport requires intense training and hours of repetition. Eventually, the motions are natural enough to flow together seamlessly and success is inevitable. For the race team, this means winning the event, but these same principles can be applied to make any business successful as well.
The more often any activity is repeated, the better the results will be. This applies whether a presentation is being prepared or a service is being delivered. Taking the time to improve skills is an effective way to increase profits in any business venture.
Anybody who thinks watching cars race is boring might have a different opinion after seeing an event from the comfort of a corporate box. There are great opportunities to network with the other attendees and it can be an eye opening experience for those who are paying attention. The pit crews, in particular, have a lot to teach about teamwork.
Most of the pit crews dashed to their car as soon as it came into the pit, wielding their tools and changing a tyre in unbelievable speed. I said "most of the teams" and 'dashed".
The team below us were in a minority of one, and didn't dash anywhere. Instead, they were already in position, crouched at wheel height and ready to move. One held the tyre off the ground (you try that even with a standard auto tyre) ready to thrust it on the wheel, the other also crouched down, with his pneumatic tool ready to get the wheel off. So they didn't need to move.
When their car stopped, the tyre changer and carrier had to make just a single step to be in position to complete the change. In just a few seconds, their impressive performance was done and the car was back on track.
The key to their success was a well thought out system that was executed perfectly. It was teamwork at its best. Every man had a job and it was obvious that they had spent many hours perfecting their routine.
Participating in any team sport requires intense training and hours of repetition. Eventually, the motions are natural enough to flow together seamlessly and success is inevitable. For the race team, this means winning the event, but these same principles can be applied to make any business successful as well.
The more often any activity is repeated, the better the results will be. This applies whether a presentation is being prepared or a service is being delivered. Taking the time to improve skills is an effective way to increase profits in any business venture.
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