It's now 11.23pm or so (GMT) and the 27th Miner has been rescued. I watched the Apprentice earlier this evening. It's a brilliant programme, but on this occasion it's not as good TV as the San Jose Mine rescue. The Apprentices bitch and whinge as their shortfalls are exposed. They seek £100K+ employment, and based on the TV coverage, some of the group aren't worthy of a £20K post. It really is a dire assortment of talent (sic) in this series. The girl leading the boys in the second week must be a contender, and maybe two, or at most, three of the boys. But the rest come across like cannon fodder.
Send them to Chile I say. The San Jose Mine Rescue; now that's real project management. The San Jose Mine rescue included amongst other things;
Developing a strategy,
Developing a plan,
Relaying the strategy and the plan,
Including milestones,
Checking the plan in action,
Willing to adapt the plan if necessary,
Inspirational Leadership,
Testing the product,
Team building,
Multi-agency working,
Time keeping,
Press and public relations,
Having the right people to speak at the right time,
Delivering above expectations,
Sensitivity for a work life balance by including each family,
Allowing team members to express themselves,
Maintaining a corporate (national) identity,
Emphasising the importance of each team member,
Keeping people informed,
People working in role for the greater good of the developed strategy,
Maintaining focus on the plan and the strategy.
It ain't difficult, so why do so many of the Apprentices get it so wrong so often? Why do they place their personality above the role. Why on earth do they forget the fundamental reason of each task. Why do they try and distract one another when they are in the same team? It's not rocket science is it? If your team wins, then you do not risk appearing in the Boardroom. Get a grip and contribute to the team dynamics and the team success, as its success is also your success. The same thing applies away from the camera. If your team is a success then your organisation will thrive. Team members will want to work with you as you create and maintain a successful team environment, and that success will benefit their future advancement. It becomes win-win, that is until some smart arse comes along and sticks their oar in, so that they can try and get early advancement. But a strong team can deflect the 'users' and the 'losers' and maintain the momentum that a good leader brings. The funny thing is, I'm looking for a job at the moment, and I could do with £100,000 Sterling per annum. Are there any takers out there?
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