[book id='' /]I woke up on Monday morning and to my amazement the Poms had managed to hold off an Australian victory in the 1st test match. I was sure by the time I went to bed the the Australians had the match won. Of course I shouldn’t have been so optimistic as we all know, you win because before the last wicket falls, your scored more runs and took more wickets than the other team. To win is clearly the last event.
This can relate to business too. I recently worked on a project and the outcome, or the last event which eventuated in the business was the owner finalising an acquisition. He then took his family out to celebrate. He assumed a lot of risk and worked hard. However what about the person who started the discussions and the team of people who engaged in the execution of the deal. The people behind the scenes marketing and making it all happen and the part time book keeper who ensured everything added up to ensure the end result and a clear outcome. Or the receptionist who makes us smile every-time she answers the phone.
In cricket and in business, there is a thousand moving parts. Generally if you start off well, it creates a great tactical position to secure the end result or to ensure the last event. If we create it the right way from the start, the chances of securing a win (be it quick or long term) are certainly increased. We can leverage an early advantage any way we like. Its also nice to acknowledge the people who help make it happen.
As always I like to add some aspirational products to my posts. Below is some amazing collaborations (for Webb & Vlaz) between Nike, Livestrong, Marc Newson, Airax and Loopwheeler thanks to HypeBeast. If you get some spare time, visit Livestrong.
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