Sankalpa Jan- Mar 2013-1.CDR - MS Ramaiah Institute of ...

SANKALPATiming:Being at the right place at the right time can be the difference between success and failure. In the case of the Nilecrocodile, it can mean the difference between life and death. Every year, millions of wildebeest cross the Nile Riverfrom the Serengeti to the masaiMara in search of food. It is precisely at the few selected places (where crossing ispossible due to shallowness of the river) that hundreds of crocodiles lie in wait. This may their only meal for nearlyyear ahead and so missing out on the timing can be fatal.Lesson: Timing is a most important part of execution of plans, as accuracy and efficiency can get affected.Speed:It is not enough to do the right things, but also important to do the right things fast. In a world obsessed with speed andaccuracy, the elegant and super quick cheetah shows us just how it is done. With a build not very substantial incomparison to its other cat-family members, cheetahs make up for power with speed.Lesson: Speed can be the difference between good and great performances, so while we must ensure accuracy, speed isalso important.Organizational hierarchy:Every organization must be arranged to ensure smooth working. This can be seen evidently from the food chain thatnature follows. It is important to have such a structure so that the organization can improve and continue for a longtime. A more visible example can be seen by looking at elephant herd structure or how a pride of lions communicate.Lesson: Defined structural hierarchies helps an organization move forward quickly and achieve goals efficiently.10