I just watched another horror-comedy; this time it was Shaun of the Dead. It is a funny film with a few significant moments of shocks. What stood out was the team dynamics of the six people, and how leadership under crisis emerges out of necessity, instinct and resourcefulness.
Do you drag your feet? Do you work aimlessly? Do you bite off more than you can chew? Do you infect others with your personality?
In the movie, you can tell instantly who the zombies are from the normal people. The normal people looked abnormally out of place, for they are outnumbered and have thought-riddled expressions. The zombies keep it simple, with soiled clothes, unsteady and sloth-like movements. They tend to follow anyone that is out of their ordinary. Normal can be strange, and risky.
As a leader who makes sense of the world through its myriad of abstracts, what can you creatively extract from the film?
1) Let your staff know your expectations of them, or they will operate blindly.
2) Tell your team your intended outcomes, and let each member achieve it himself/herself.
3) Appreciate the diversity and distinction of your team. Dare to be different.
4) Observe and identify the first signs of distress within your team.
5) Avoid unnecessary attention to yourself. Focus on recognizing your team.
6) Avoid Groupthink and the Herd Instinct.
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