The people involved in the storyline, are all working for a mutual interest (selfishly, though!) if you are an individual similar to me, and so may be brooding in one corner, intending that the show is coming to an end (finally!), and you will not be able to value the business politics showcased in it.
But, while pining for more of Dragon Queen or Jon Snow, the business lessons that we have gathered from over the last eight seasons of the Game of Thrones’ trials and troubles of the people of Westeros, started cropping up in mind.
Hence, I thought it was a good initiative to share certain lessons, which we learn from this gem of a show. Thus, here follow the 7 business lessons, with ‘bonuses’ evenly thrown in.
1. Controlling Familiarity
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The personalities who hold out the longest and rise the highest, are often those ones, who listens to the undertones around and witnesses the ravens flying around. They are so devious and full of understanding. And, they realise that no one can get hold of the throne, as their own, and thus they succeed in building alliances and various relationships.
On a similar manner, you should also try to make it your business, in order to know what your clients, employees, suppliers, and competitors are pondering on. Social media networks are here to aid you in this issue. While tapping into the ‘little bird’ of Twitter or ‘thumb’ of Facebook, you will be able to develop a good rapport with people, who in turn will make you aware of the truth!
This kind of business lesson will, not only help you to understand your own industry but join certain professional organisations, in order to scope out the competition at the vocational shows.
2. Always Plan For the Worst
3. Be Ready to Climb the Chaotic Ladder
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4. Spring Back From Tough Times
Whatsoever PR catastrophes or mistakes you have made/faced, it can never be compared to Cersei’s ‘walk of shame’, when she was asked to walk naked through the streets and was assaulted with food! All the individuals in Westeros are kind of, used to adversity, failure, as well as a struggle for survival.
Simply, in Game of Thrones, the ones who suffer the most, undeniably grow stronger and win the race, at the last. Similarly, when things start to take a wrong turn, just dust off and bounce back, as quickly as possible. Try to decipher things from your mistakes, but then do not live upon them. Always try to take a step extra at making the changes, while moving forward.
5. Always Pay Your Arrears
But, never go ahead of yourself. In Westeros, it is known to all that a Lannister never fails to pay his debts. To let your business credit go well, and certify that you will always be able to access wealth, if at all you need, they have to be thorough about paying your bills, along with distinct care of your taxes.
If you fail to pay or keep ready your taxes, gets categorised under ‘minor issue’, but in the long term might affect your position, in many kinds of devastating ways.
6. Brutal Efficacy Helps to Curb Losses
Occasionally, your beloveds have to be executed. Exactly, in Season 7 of Game of Thrones, Jamie Lannister sacrificed Casterly Rock and a handful of soldiers, for looting High Garden and executing Olenna Tyrell. Therefore, this business lesson teaches you to trim down your losses and carry on, though if it means of creating certain changes in your job.
This might connote terminating an employee, who is not dropping a non-performing product-line. Your location is your kingdom, pick the right place, embrace its unique character, and establish your rule. Your location should be your kingdom, so try to choose the right place, and start ruling!
7. Dragons Are Necessity Oriented
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