Teamwork makes the dream work.
We have all heard that saying from author John Maxwell. This is something I have believed in since I entered the publishing business. I do not know anyone who can produce a publication from start to readers’ hands all by themselves. Publications rely on a team and, when a situation arises that 100 percent needs an all-in, the dream comes together.
Mother Nature is always unpredictable in northwest Iowa. As always, she does what she wants when she wants. I had a high school girls’ team qualify for the state basketball tournament in Des Moines. As anyone knows who covers high school sports, attending state is an accomplishment and an honor. As a community publication we make it a priority to cover all teams attending state. In Iowa, once you lose you are out of the tournament. The first state game is always critical to be at for photos.
Our sports reporter was on his way to Des Moines and went head-to-head with Mother Nature. A winter blizzard caused horrible road conditions and he got into a car accident. Thankfully, no one was hurt except the vehicle.
After I got off the phone, I knew I didn’t have the time to send another photographer from Rock Rapids. Teamwork mode kicked into high gear.
First, pull the team together within the office. Brainstorm quickly. Who do we know that can take photos? After exhausting all of our backup options, we moved to Plan B of teamwork. Time to contact my network within Iowa.
I contacted three MFCP contacts that were close to Des Moines. Each one of them stepped up and helped me. Within two hours, I had the game covered with another sports photographer.
This is true teamwork and a perfect example of how we are here to help each other in this business. We understand the importance of our publications. We are here to make the dream work for our communities.
If it wasn’t for connections with MFCP, I wouldn’t have had a Plan B. I wouldn’t have had a photographer.
My advice to you is take the step to get out of your office and make connections. You will find we at MFCP are here to help each other.
Now is the time to register for conference at Sioux Falls. Expand your team so we can make the dream work. I look forward to meeting you!
Lisa
We have all heard that saying from author John Maxwell. This is something I have believed in since I entered the publishing business. I do not know anyone who can produce a publication from start to readers’ hands all by themselves. Publications rely on a team and, when a situation arises that 100 percent needs an all-in, the dream comes together.
Mother Nature is always unpredictable in northwest Iowa. As always, she does what she wants when she wants. I had a high school girls’ team qualify for the state basketball tournament in Des Moines. As anyone knows who covers high school sports, attending state is an accomplishment and an honor. As a community publication we make it a priority to cover all teams attending state. In Iowa, once you lose you are out of the tournament. The first state game is always critical to be at for photos.
Our sports reporter was on his way to Des Moines and went head-to-head with Mother Nature. A winter blizzard caused horrible road conditions and he got into a car accident. Thankfully, no one was hurt except the vehicle.
After I got off the phone, I knew I didn’t have the time to send another photographer from Rock Rapids. Teamwork mode kicked into high gear.
First, pull the team together within the office. Brainstorm quickly. Who do we know that can take photos? After exhausting all of our backup options, we moved to Plan B of teamwork. Time to contact my network within Iowa.
I contacted three MFCP contacts that were close to Des Moines. Each one of them stepped up and helped me. Within two hours, I had the game covered with another sports photographer.
This is true teamwork and a perfect example of how we are here to help each other in this business. We understand the importance of our publications. We are here to make the dream work for our communities.
If it wasn’t for connections with MFCP, I wouldn’t have had a Plan B. I wouldn’t have had a photographer.
My advice to you is take the step to get out of your office and make connections. You will find we at MFCP are here to help each other.
Now is the time to register for conference at Sioux Falls. Expand your team so we can make the dream work. I look forward to meeting you!
Lisa