overcoming challenges
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An inspiration, from the Australian cricket team,of how to overcome challenges. Very applicable to Real-life projects in IT scenario.TRANSCRIPT
Overcoming ChallengesOvercoming ChallengesInspiration from a real-life team
Observe & LearnObserve & Learn
Learn by observing a real-life team’s exploits Facing Powerful challenges Adverse (environmental) conditions Internal team attrition Relative greenhorns in the team
THE AUSTRALIAN THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA IN 2009IN 2009Very dissimilar to its legendary teams of the past
• Legends like Mcgrath, Warne, Gilchrist, Hayden had retired
• The coach Buchanan had moved on
• The aura around the team was no longer present
• The team had lost their 2nd consecutive Ashes in England recently
THE AUSTRALIAN THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA IN 2009IN 2009The list of first-choice (& second-choice) players lost due to injuries was high – at various stages in the series
Michael Clarke Brad Haddin Nathan Bracken Callum Fergusson
Brett Lee James Hopes Tim Paine Peter SiddleMoses
Henriques
THE AUSTRALIAN THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA IN 2009IN 2009Opposition was not easy
MS DhoniSachin Tendulkar Sehwag
Yuvraj
GambhirHarbhajan
• Strong team led by an able captain•Presence of many current-day legends• Stronger on home conditions
How did the Aussie Management How did the Aussie Management motivate the team then?motivate the team then?
Capable, Creative LeaderCapable, Creative Leader
• Lead by Example by being Hands-on• Open to suggestions & criticism• Great Motivator
Strong core group of SeniorsStrong core group of Seniors
•Rise to the occasion when it demands•Take additional responsibilities•Enjoy a sense of job security
Hauritz
Watson
Johnson White
Hussey
A bunch of eager, hungry A bunch of eager, hungry youngstersyoungsters
•Grab the opportunities as they come by•Keep eyes and ears open to gain further experience•Put in hard & smart work w/o bothering on result
Senior Management SupportSenior Management Support
•Provide complete autonomy to the Leader•Take care of all peripheral tasks to allow team focus on the game • Seamlessly induct the youngsters into the work culture
Tim Nielsen – Coach
THE AUSTRALIAN THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA IN 2009IN 2009Outcome
Won the ODI series against
India 4-2
THE AUSTRALIAN THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA IN 2009IN 2009Ricky Ponting’s remarks
It's probably one of the best one-day series I have ever been involved in, what with all the injuries and setbacks at the start of this tour. We have won a lot of series here in India but this one will be up there with some of the specials that I played in, including our Champions Trophy and World Cup wins.
THE AUSTRALIAN THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA IN 2009IN 2009Ricky Ponting’s remarks
For the boys to stick together as a group and play as team of 11 players for the last few games has been very satisfying. India is a hard place to come and win and this victory means a lot, especially when you haven't got all your players to pick from. It makes it even harder when players are getting off planes and turning up and playing. No one's shirking and no one's whining, we have just got on with it and tried to do the best that we could.
THE AUSTRALIAN THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA CRICKET TEAM TO INDIA IN 2009IN 2009Ricky Ponting’s remarks
With each game that we have played, we have just gotten better and better so it's really good signs for the team. Some of the younger guys have come into the team and have got a few games under their belt. They have been building experience towards the World Cup in 2011 and I think they will have learnt a lot from this tour.
To sum it up…To sum it up…
Recognize the challenge
Keep an Open mind (& ears)
Enjoy the experience
Celebrate the victory