Zero-tolerance for Non-performers!!

The title of this post was inspired from a news story which I saw on Cnn-Ibn just now. An infosys employee had killed himself after fearing that he will be sacked due to his low performance. And those phrases in the title were mentioned by some person from the administration, in the news feature.I do agree with it. After all its a world of tough competition!!

Yes! "Zero-tolerance for Non-performers" !! Thats the word you will hear when you enter the industry these days!
So I suggest you to better start learning to work with dedication and coordinate well and venture to do any work given to you when it comes to teamwork! Nothing is impossible and it isn't a cliche. Atleast lets say "something is better than nothing!". You know what irritates me the most?- A person takes up a work and backs at the last minute saying he/SHE can't do it. Ok I am not here to go on wailing with my usual cries. I have done enough of it in the previous posts I guess. I would like to tell you about something I have been dreaming about and experienced rarely in my life in the recent past.

Yes, its obviously about teamwork and HOW IT CAN BE MADE ENJOYABLE. Though people aren't ready for it, I want to type down how and all it can be done. Just a few of my random suggestions.

1) Don't crowd the team with too many people. Form a team which you know will really be interested in working for the goal. (I know sometimes you won't be gifted with one like this :( )
2) Have a very nice location where the team can meet up. Perhaps a signature place like places behind our department building, the huge tree in the campus, the usual canteen spot, and so on which I am sure you will find easily. But, a less crowded place is preferable since you will have your own freedom to enjoy the teamwork you do.
3) Allot certain timings for the teamwork. Like one full hour after classes get over.
4) Have an innovative team name which reflects the personality of the members. Make it inspiring, so that you get motivated everytime you think you are part of that team.
5) Think BIG, dream of the success you will be sharing together if you do your work sincerely!
6) Every individual needs to be sincere. Only then it can be called a fairplay.
7) Give each of yourselves small incentives like even a 5star if the work is getting geared up and travelling towards perfection
8) Never mix friendship and work. When its work, its real effort to be put by all the members. And any scoldings, yellings you get from the other teammates should not make you hate them, instead it should urge you to work more and do your part correctly in the team. Thats true "self-realization"
9) Kindly work towards perfection so that you can atleast reach something near to perfection.
Importantly, keep in mind your deadlines.
10) Do not worry about other teams. Dont ever think, "if they haven't started working, why should we?". Thats the only margin of difference that you can show between you and them. BE YOURSELF. DON'T DECIDE YOUR EFFORTS DEPENDING ON ANY OTHER TEAM. This will help you achieve your "goal" with determination.


Above all this, PLEASE ENJOY THE WORK YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED. DO IT TOGETHER AND ENJOY THE WONDERFUL RESULT THAT YOU GET.

The winning initiative and inspiration should come from within each individual in the team and only then, all these points are worth it!


All the above views are my suggestions to you. I felt atleast a few of you will agree with a few points put up in this post. Hope it helps! All the very best for your team work! :)

-Warmth and love,
Hari :)