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MIGRATING BIRDS AND TEAM LESSONS

By | Drishya Das | Student at International School of Management Excellence

In winters , migrating birds fly thousands of miles across continents to find temporary homes. Bird migration is one of Nature’s wonders. The scene of small birds flying non-stop for hundreds of miles every day is an amazing spectacle that brings joy in our minds. There are many life and team lessons that these birds can teach us.

1. Sharing a Common Goal: All the Birds in the flock share a goal, which is to reach their destination. All the birds fly in V-Shape in order to increase their flying Capacity and research have shown that they fly 70% more flying range than flying alone.

2. Having a Strategy: Migration bird’s always have a strategy to fly. One of the example are V- Shape, this can help them to cut the wind and also flying become easy. Likewise the all the teams should also have plan, so that they can achieve their goal more efficiently.

3. Help others : When geese travel in V-formation, the lead bird’s job is not simply to guide the other birds as to which direction to fly. Rather, the lead bird’s primary role is to help reduce air friction so that the flock can fly for greater distances without using more energy. The same approach applies to the role of leadership, where the function is not to get others to simply do your work, but doing whatever is in your abilities to help others succeed in reaching the group goal.

4. Having modestly to seek help: When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the friction of flying alone. It then quickly adjusts its mistake and moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front of it. The lesson we can learn from here is to be humble to admit the challenges we face and to seek help as soon as we get stuck. This modesty will enable you, your team, and your company to move faster and achieve greater goals..

5. Empowering others to lead: When the first goose in the front gets tired, it turns back into the formation and allows another goose to take the leadership position. The lesson teaches us that it is important to empower others to also lead. Micro-managing and keeping tight control will burn you out. It will also demotivate others around you. People have unique skills, capabilities, and gifts to offer. Give them autonomy, trust and a chance to shine, and you will be surprised with the outcomes.

 6. Work Together : Scientists have found that when birds fly together in the V-formation, they can cover 70% more distance than if the birds were to fly alone. Therefore we should also start working together and achieve more.

Republished with permission and originally published at Drishya Das’s LinkedIn

 

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