A warm Story for the holiday
Next year, when you
see Geese heading South for the Winter, flying along in V formation, you might
consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way: as each bird
flaps its wings, it creates an uplift. By
flying in V formation the whole flock adds at least 70% greater flying range
than if each bird flew on its own. Colleagues who share a common direction and
sense of team teamwork can get where they are going more quickly and easily because
they are travelling on the thrust of one another. we are supportive of each other.
When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels
the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into
formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. If we
have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are
headed the same way we are Accountable for Performance.
When the Head Goose gets tired, it
rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take
turns doing demanding jobs with people or with geese flying South. Finally, and this is important, when a goose
gets sick, two other
geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection.
They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly. Only
then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up
with their group. IF WE HAVE THE SENSE OF A GOOSE, WE WILL STAND BY EACH OTHER
LIKE THAT.
Today, I have been in Colchester and Clacton and they were in full swing, enjoying working as a team.
We, at First Bus need to share, work as a team and encourage each other. There are sometimes challenges which we
should all support each other with. A small problem to you, may be a huge issue to someone else.
The holiday's are a chance to
support and get to talk to work colleagues, then to continue into the new year. Last week, when the snow came down, lots of us pulled together just like in the story. Why not
Join in with fun events and promote a positive attitude for the community
we work in. A card, smile or even just a helping hand goes a long way in
supporting a colleague. Merry Xmas every one and have a safe holiday.
