Teams Work – does yours?

I caught a bit of “Living with Monkeys” last night on the TV and, as well as the wildlife, the tree house, the local people and the natural environment, was really impressed to see a refreshing demonstration of teamwork at its very best.

Each of the three people involved had a very clear role (science and research, camera stuff and provider of essential supplies). Each person knew exactly what they were doing, they were respected and allowed to get on with it and offered support and encouragement.  As a team, their success was a collective exercise, each relying on the other, with clear leadership from their modern-day Tarzan, Guy Grieve, who supplied food, comfort, water, humour and honesty.  I don’t think I was alone in thinking “Lucky Mrs Grieve”.

I hope other “reality” TV makers were watching: there was no conflict, fantastic teamwork and true collaboration.  Boring for the brainless, maybe, but an inspiration for the rest of us.