Corporate World

I was keen to understand the dynamics of the Corporate World
It seems the first preference to many who wished to join the herd
I wondered what happened differently in this so called Universe
The inhabitants were after all human and it could get no worse

I realized that many have empirically established layers and dens
The old timers vouch that it encourages a climate of high performance
The naysayers highlight the risk of people constantly sitting on the fence
The behavioural scientist always talks about achieving the fine balance

As they say in today’s world there is always a continuous change and churn
Only the highly ethical man acknowledges his ignorance at how the system runs
Each man is apparently a subject matter expert in his area of specialization
There are always others you need to reach out to if you need more information

Some they say are outgoing and dominant and may show lack of reverence
Others may stay unto themselves and express only if pressed on with the lens
Some may demonstrate a complete adherence to systems & entrenched control
Others may not think twice to break tradition and establish their own protocol

As in any world there are those whose ambitions may not have any limits
Different people have their own views regards maintaining integrity of spirit
Some people may see no correlation between means and achieving the end
Others may prefer not to bend and may consequentially face a dead end

Every man has a defined role to perform and assigned key result areas
Depending on work level he may operate by self or through his extended team
His work though reviewed on a regular basis may not hold up to rigor of thesis
His line manager has a strong influence not to underscore political equation and axis

Every man works hard during the year to earn his piece of pie
That is doled out to him in various forms of benefits & incentives
He has to exhibit resilience and live up to high levels of excellence
He needs to master the art to overcome environmental disturbance

There are times when man prays for the divine intervention
He gets thrown in the midst of chaos that shows no sign of dissipation
He may crave for support from the very system that seems in denial
As they say every man at some point or the other needs to fight for survival

During his life cycle and evolution from an entrant to a hard wired executive
He may live through experiences memorable or that he prefers to leave behind
As he gets caught in the web of social networks for his sustenance
Little does he dwell on its role beyond the daily feed and maintenance

In this journey he may develop relationships that may stand the test of time
In his sunset of life providing fodder to relive cultivated memories of his prime
As he moves on in life in his desire to impact people, situations and environment
He ought to be conscious of the reality of impermanence of his current tent!