MBA like T20 cricket can be a
glitz-edged invitation to innovate and improve. The pre eminence of the shortest format in cricket is no surprise, it
yields results where the margins are even finer. Similarly, it is important to envisage the need to differentiate oneself while performing the sport of MBA. This is not for the fainthearted as our competitors are as competent and even factors like
form and luck play an important part. The different parallels that can be taken from the nail-biting, topsy-turvy game to the
churn of MBA are the following that can be abbreviated as "
BE GAME":
Being Fit (Physical Aspect): The players in a game of T20 cricket are aerobatic while taking catches and dive at full stretch. The Kohli inspired Indian team emulates this model. Similarly it is
important to keep the body healthy and engaged in physical activities, as stamina and our fitness can give us
extra dimension over our peers. The sweat drenched classes and activities of MBA are soon going to be replaced by
Energy sapping corporate world, so it is important to stay on top of our game by being Fit.
Environment And Tactics (Psychological Aspect): Many players describe the challenges of life as internationals to include: the constant feelings of guilt from
balancing forging a professional career with family commitments; the stress of being away from home for prolonged periods of time; the burden of fulfilling media obligations; and the
increasing pressures to maintain performance standards.This is similar to the ordeals of MBA.Furthermore, dealing with frustrations, lean patches and even failures as it is all about
"how hard you can get hit and can move forward". Horses for courses approach, it is important to strategize and adapt game plan and be
proactive rather than reactive based on all circumstances.
Gain Focus (Mental Aspect): The Mind is the most powerful tool, our thoughts translate our performance. It is important to stay afresh, keeping the pressures away and
fine-tuning our decision making be it T20 cricket and even in an MBA.
Split second decisions and
crisis management harness the mental resilience.
'Being in the zone' is a tunnel vision formula for a hyper focused state of mind in sports that can be applied to the pressure crunches of MBA.
Analysis (Technological Aspect):
Research and Analysis form
a crucial part even in T20 cricket, as data being statistically analyzed in dressing rooms. The world of MBA dwells with the
realms of technology that throws up numbers and the
ability to make sense out of the pattern.
Make Partnerships (Relationship Aspect): The Most crucial part and often the
most undervalued part while pursuing an MBA course, is the
need to form meaningful and coherent partnerships. Identifying one's strength and weakness and identifying other significant contributors who can fit in the mould is vital to success even in T20 Cricket. Kohli-Villers partnership is often attributed as
'Batman-Superman' Combination as they are matchless practitioners and their combination is deadly.
Experience/Skills (Performance Aspect):
The experience of being in a corporate world and understanding it's nuances can emancipate the '
work-ex' MBA graduate in a similar set up after MBA. Game awareness and experience can be crucial to numb the situation and be an exponent of
"Kanna Keep Calm" to win. Similarly, the energy and zest of a '
fresher' MBA can drive the enthusiasm not only for him, but can motivate others around him. The exuberance of youth has embarked upon success especially in T20 cricket. Skills in MBA are savoured as
'Order Winners' (Winning Qualities) and rising above being just '
Order Qualifiers' (Mere Necessary Skills), as in cricket it's
essential to be superstar rather than just a player to survive the axe!
Be it in MBA or in T20cricket, when the gauntlet is thrown down. It is important to fire with all guns blazing!