Working styles

A recent conversation with an ex colleague made me ponder on the different working styles people have. (with reference to schools !).

1. Ants: These are the people who work on the administration side. They work in a systematic manner, without much of interpersonal skills. In fact they have forgotten to smile or have small talk. But thanks to them a lot of paperwork gets solved. So no complaints.

2. Queen Bee: One who is excellent at delegation and of course in spotting errors, blanks. Thanks to them we come to know of our weaknesses.

3. Butterflies: Are those who love to flit from one place to another, collecting gossip, spreading it and walking around as if they are Miss or Mr.Atlas.

4. Hippos: Are those who are so thick skinned and oily that they shrug off responsibility with ease. They do not wish to be disturbed.

5. Mom elephant: Is that one good soul who is the shock absorber for all. From recipes to medicines she doles out advice.

6. Worker bees: Are those who are enthusiastic and work relentlessly for the well being of the school and students. But they are often looked down upon and are the target of the butterflies!!

7. Earthworms: Are those who lie hidden. They do not wish to expose their talents. They like to be ignored. They carry out their mundane duties in a mundane manner. Often the are the in the forgotten list.

8. Lion/Lioness: As you have probably guessed they are the Heads of the Institution. And well they are the kings/ queens of the jungle.