I sometimes play the card game Rummy with my kids, we mostly have great time, but not always. Last weekend, I was a by-standing observer of such a game, played by 6th graders

After a initial few rounds of Pick-up and discards with enthusiasm, there was a sense of gloom on their faces. The game was almost struck, every player ended up holding on to a set or an in-complete sequence in anticipation of getting the right card from the Lot. The cards that were drawn from the Lot were of little use.

As a result the game was becoming boring. most of them had thought of quitting the game and play something else

Luckily, This did not last too long though, One of the Players decided to Break her well formed set. She discarded each of the 3 cards of that set in every round and picked up 3 new ones. Others followed suit and soon everyone of them were drawing cards that were of use. The pace of the game was restored. the game ended soon as they were able to create the new sets soon enough. There was a sense of satisfaction and they Re-started another game of Rummy with more enthusiasm

Often we encounter such scenarios in our office environs, We hold on to cards, unwilling to let go, It slows down the execution and hinders progress. Other team members who would have benefited are inadvertently deprived of it. The Morale of the team is adversely effected

By willing to discard some cards to support your team members, you make way for new opportunities for yourself.

Is this not what Win-Win is all about ?

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