The power of teams going for gold
Strata Mining Services focuses on providing bespoke yellow metal equipment rental solutions by working with industry OEMs and specialist companies to consolidate and provide a single supplier focal point.
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo are well under way, and it’s inspiring to watch athletes from around the world competing on behalf of their countries. Their sheer dedication and drive for success is commendable. While it’s great to see individuals gain glory, it’s even more impactful to see the power of teamwork shine through in sports like rowing and synchronised swimming.
Working towards a shared goal requires clear communication and sacrificing personal glory to make magic happen. When people work closely together it can be tempting to concentrate on the negative aspects of someone’s character; instead, we need to actively search for the gold in a person. Teamwork requires a conscious effort to protect the trust between members so that the group becomes a united front and a force to be reckoned with.
At Strata Mining Services, we endeavour to uphold the qualities of an ‘Ideal Team Player’ as described by Patrick Lencioni. The attributes which we have wholeheartedly adopted include being hungry, humble and smart. These virtues inform how we build our teams and how we strive towards a common objective.
We can only reach for the highest heights when each team member is hungry enough to go for gold. With eagerness to succeed driving our actions, we prioritise willingness to go the extra mile for a customer. Upholding this virtue empowers our teams to undertake challenges with measured ambition and an urgency to deliver.
Strata’s teams are comprised of individuals who endeavour to conduct themselves with humility in all situations. This ensures that individuals don’t claim the praise for themselves which can compromise our commitment to ethical business practices. Strata recognises that we are most powerful when we humble ourselves to be a team player and draw on each other’s strengths.
We cannot take on new horizons without being smart. It takes meticulous planning and research to optimise our methods and achieve set targets. Strategising within our teams offers the best results as we sharpen our strengths and utilise intellectual resources to our advantage. We also aim to be people-smart by coaching our teams in effective communication and conflict resolution.
Our people are the most critical part of our business. They are the first point of contact and invariably have the greatest influence to leave a long-lasting impact on customers. By training them to embrace these simple virtues, we believe they will in turn emulate the same values to customers and provide a service that goes above and beyond expectations. Essentially, we coach them to go for gold in all scenarios. This is what we believe to be the power of the team.