Three monks: Learning and experiences...

Three monks

Initiation at crises times: In the times of crisis, the belongingness towards the organisation and towards co-workers increases drastically. It is also reflected in the film, when the time of crisis came everybody tried to do their efforts, moreover they were coordinating with each other for attaining the desired results. The efforts towards extinguishing the fire were focused and directed. These gave the monks a sense of belongingness towards each other and the effects of the event can lead to long term relationships.  Crisis can act as a juncture that changes the organisation and its people and can lead to miracles.

Example: While working on a group project in Engineering, our group was not in talking terms as there was disagreement regarding the project methodology and approach. Even after group meetings and extended discussions there was no consensus about the project. On the mid review of the project, our guide gave warning to fail all of us if we did not complete the project on time. The threat was very terrifying for everyone. From the very night we sat down and everybody agreed on the targets and assigned specific responsibilities. After that incident we were working in a good, supportive team spirit.  

Unity works: From the childhood we are told by our parents, teachers and elderly people that unity works better than individual actions. The story of the three monks also suggests that the unity while working can create improved methods and work can be done more efficiently. In a group people have different backgrounds, different ideas and thinking, that gives various perspectives regarding the task to be performed.  Also the unity can act as a gel between the people and retains the motivation levels even in the crisis times.

Example: In my company, we were a team of 20 people, working on different dimensions of the same project. To see the progress of the project we all had work along with each other and complement each other for the next task. This way the team was successful in completing the project in record time.

Clear division of work: While working in a team, there should be a clear division of work and responsibility. The division of work gives clarity in the tasks to be performed, avoid conflicts while working.

Example: In the company, we were only four people responsible for managing the supply to the site. As the site had more than 500 products to be delivered we decided to have different sections of the site under each person. Some items were common for all and some were unique. We clearly defined the roles and responsibilities of each one and worked accordingly. In case of conflicts and problems we approached our manager for resolution.