I was cleaning my room, when I saw this pile of old magazines on the floor. Just when I was planning to get rid of those; I spotted a few of those comprises of the local free mag- the Buyer’s market. I couldn’t help but noticed that some of the articles in this issue (BM vol1, no. 4/Dec2005; pg23) are super interesting. I enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy it too. Here goes nothing:
HEADLINE: MANAGEMENT LESSONS YOU CANT LEARN IN COLLEGE
Lesson 1: A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit, who was constantly on the move avoiding its natural enemies, saw the crow, and asked him, “Can I also sit like you do nothing all day long?” The crow answered: “Sure, why not?” So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Management lesson: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must b sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 2: A turkey was chatting with a bull. “I would love to be able to get to the top of the tree”, sighed the turkey, “but I haven’t got the energy.” “well, why don’t you nibble some of my droppings? They’re packed with nutrients” replied the bull. The turkey then pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally, after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. But, soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.
Lesson 2: A turkey was chatting with a bull. “I would love to be able to get to the top of the tree”, sighed the turkey, “but I haven’t got the energy.” “well, why don’t you nibble some of my droppings? They’re packed with nutrients” replied the bull. The turkey then pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally, after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree. But, soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.
Management lesson: Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won’t keep you there long, if that’s all you have.
Lesson 3: A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to chirp for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him!
Lesson 3: A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to chirp for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him!
Management lessons: (1) Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy; (2) Not everyone who gets you out of trouble is your friend; (3) And don’t forget this very important point: When you’re in big trouble big-time, just remember to keep your big mouth shut!
So? How did it go? I find it makes sense and amusing. Enjoy it like I do.
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