Diving catch syndrome ..

In Cricketing terms, when a match is in crisis state, a high flying, extreme diving, difficult catch changes it all. And it makes heroes.

While what a good bowler should do, is to set up the field such a way that catches should land in the fielders hand. Almost like it was programmed that way !

Matches can be won either way ! A few diving catches or a pre-planned relentless, all inclusive attack plan. But, not many heroes born by the later mechanism.

Because the entertainment value, the unpredictability and the adrenaline factor go missing in that approach.

That's OK for a game.

In corporations, I ve been seeing a relentless pursuit for "Diving catches". Reactive work force, and yet ready to jump in when a crisis hits, and nevertheless successful in abating the crisis, in a war like fashion. Most of the times, if proper post mortem is done, the cause of the crisis are the same set of people.

The same people who go back in to cocoon when the crisis recedes.

Because it makes heroes. Brings in visibility and kudos ! The employee in the corner doing everything in his / her daily routine to avoid that crisis, most probably gets a step-child like cold shoulder.

The need for both is immense. Org should plan out a proactive attack plan that avoids crisis. However, if things do turn out bad, there should be Diving Catchers to save the day !

The way it seems today, it is reversed !