Teamwork!

Jeevan Sivasubramaniam Posted by Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, Managing Director, Editorial, Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.



A loaded mini van pulled into the only remaining campsite.

A loaded mini van pulled into the only remaining campsite. Four children leaped from the vehicle and quickly began unloading gear and setting up the tent. Two rushed off to gather firewood, while the remaining two set up the camp stove and cooking utensils.

A nearby camper was watching all of this and marveled to the youngsters' father, "That, sir, is some display of teamwork."

"I have a system," the father replied. "Before we leave the house, we all have a bowl of prunes and two liters of fresh orange juice for breakfast."

"Great, but how does that encourage such great teamwork?" asked the camper.

"Well, it's a 250 mile journey," the father explained, "and no one goes to the bathroom until the camp is set up."


Moral of the Story: The secret to great teamwork is always in the motivation