Kenya Day 3 (30/8) - The journey back home and why a "team" is key
After last night's wandering handbag, I hardly slept and got up to switch to Eagle observation mode, keeping a watchful eye on everyone around us.
(Precision Air)
The flight in the Precision Air, Aerospatiale plane was great, although storage space was very, very limited.
A quick stop over in Zanzibar and then on to Dar Es Salaam ... an airport that you may want to skip on your next holiday or business destination. There is no transit hall, the customs officers battled with the concept that all one wants to do it hop on the next flight without entering the country and buying the visa ... while the customs officer on the other side was looking for the visa and the entry stamp, not understanding the concept of transit passengers either ... it is scary how some authorities operate.
So why is a "team" the secret for success? ... the support!
While I am a member of the team ATC (ASTRA Technology Core), I work with the team ADS (Application Development Systems), because projects dictate the involvement, but also and primarily because both teams work on their own and as one entity as a harmonious team. If anyone needs help, support or just a cup of tea, a team member jumps and assists. We never feel like the lonely "Panzergrenadier" who, in the Swiss army, is on his/her own, fights every battle alone and has little to no support when the going gets tough.
The core list of principles after day 3 is:
- Implement, adopt and use a suitable SDLC process to guide and support, not enforce.
- Strive for simplicity throughout.
- Implement a regular build process.
- Maintain the investment and present a professional facade.
- Create a team that supports and respects the "team".
Happy team building ...