This clip of dolphins hunting is interesting and has a few parallels to how we humans act, or should act, when we are part of a team.

Team of Dolphins

A few thoughts about the dolphins:

They have found a way to hunt that no other dolphins, nor any other water-based species, have developed. Interestingly, the dolphin team utilizes only the skills and talents that they already possess. However, they have found a way to use them in a different manner that benefits the whole group.

• Lesson: Successful teams learn how to maximize their strengths and look for new and innovative ways to capitalize on them.

Each dolphin knows their role. Only one dolphin swims the circle. More than one dolphin swimming the circle would interfere with the strategy and none would get the reward of the flying fish.

• Lesson: Each member of a team must know their role and the roles of all other team members.

The dolphins wait patiently while the circle is being made. Only when the circle is complete do they move into position to receive the flying fish.

• Lesson: Timing and coordination is key to a team’s success. Remember, patience is a virtue that can help the team reach its goals.

So how is your team doing today? Are there any team lessons they can learn from the dolphins?

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