Corporate learnings from the Lord's Test

Like I keep harping on in my blogs, a lot of mantras for success in the corporate space can be derived from real examples in the sporting arena. I personally follow cricket very closely, and have seen that the close, hard-fought matches often leave a lot of learnings that can be replicated in life in general, and most definitely in the professional workspace.

If we look at the Lord's classic that was played between India and England in the 3rd test of the ongoing series, there are at least 3 key takeaways:

1. Don't miss out on opportunities that come your way (referring to KL Rahul's dropped catch of Jamie Smith): In any business, opportunities for new avenues for revenue generation often arrive suddenly, but you must be alert and prompt to grab the opportunity with both hands.

2. Avoid blunders that can undo the good work done (referring to Rishabh Pant's run out): Historical data shows that apart from economic downward spiral, the second most important reason for project shutdowns is goofups done by the service provider, which ruins the client's experience. Your client may be happy with you for years, but even 1 major blunder can turn things upside down.

Photo courtesy: The Indian Express and PTI

3. Leaders must lead from the front by setting examples (referring to Ben Stokes' lion-hearted efforts with the ball): While it's true that a captain is as good as his/her team, but when the chips are down, it is the leader or manager who has to show the way by putting in efforts that inspire the entire team.
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