Monsoons in India can be both a boon and a curse. This June to September season is welcomed by everyone as a beginning of rapid cool off from scorching summer heat, by farmers to aid irrigation and by hydro electric power stations to generate electricity. Torrential rains, however, cause great damage from floods, worsening road conditions and brings large metropolis such as Mumbai to a virtual standstill. Large water bodies of Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea surrounding the subcontinent collude with the mighty Himalayas to create an incredible weather system.
During this seasonal change, one species of amphibians brave the monsoons head on. Frogs! Instead of staying safe in their natural habitats, frogs venture out. It is well documented that they do this to build new and strengthen existing locomotor skills.
In business environments many factors disrupt well laid out strategies. At times, these disruptions join forces and create a perfect storm. Though conventional wisdom may drive us to stay in safe zones during tumultuous times, it is probably the perfect time to capitalize on what we do best and explore the options of what is possible.
Chinese leader and one of the most prominent personalities in modern day history, Mao Tse Tung, once said .. "We think too small, like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view"
With all the data in your organization you have the ability to gain immediate competitive advantage, execute on intent and introduce innovation by making opportunities visible to your leaders so they can see clearly what is invisible to your competitors.
Do you have the "Drishti" to bring profit monsoons or are you limited like the frog at the bottom of the well?
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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