Lessons From Geese
- 1. Lessons from Geese Taken from the calendar of PT. ABACUS Distribution Systems Indonesia Year 2002
- 2. Lesson 1 As each goose flaps its wings it creates an uplift for the birds that follow. By flying in V formation the whole flock add 71 percent extra flying range.
- 3. Lesson 1 People who share a sense of community can help each other get where they are going more easily, because they are traveling on the trust of one another. learnt
- 4. Lesson 2 When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It moves back quickly to take advantage of the lifting power of the birds in front.
- 5. Lesson 2 If we have as much sense as geese, we stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others because we are traveling on the trust of one another. learnt
- 6. Lesson 3 When the lead goose tired, it drops back into the formation and another goose flies to the point position.
- 7. Lesson 3 It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks. We should respect and protect each other’s unique skills, capabilities, talents and resources. learnt
- 8. Lesson 4 The geese flying in formation honking to encourage those upfront to keep up with their speed.
- 9. Lesson 4 We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups where there is encouragement, performance is much greater. Individual empowerment results from quality honking. learnt
- 10. Lesson 5 When a goose get sick, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to protect it.
- 11. Lesson 5 If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong. learnt
- 12. Have you learn something?