The Sense8 Series and the Importance of Teamwork
Sense8 is a series that mixes drama, action, fantasy and science fiction.
Directed, written and produced by the same creators of the Matrix saga, it tells the story of 8 unknown people from different parts of the world who come to connect mentally and emotionally.
Of course, those who understand that they are a threat to world order begin to pursue them.
To survive, the characters then help each other by sharing skills and knowledge.
This is the plot, but the cool thing is to think about how much it can make us reflect on the importance of teamwork within companies.
That’s it!
Learn more about Sense8 and some really cool tips for our business.
About Sense8
Sense8 is an American television series that mixes drama, action, fantasy and science fiction genres.
It is directed, written and produced by the Wachowskis brothers (yes, the same ones from the Matrix saga) and tells the story of a group of 8 unknown people from different parts of the world who come to connect mentally and emotionally.
And of course they are beginning to be hunted by those who understand that they are a threat to the world order.
In order to survive, the characters then help each other by sharing feelings and abilities.
But how does this very different and innovative plot begin?
When the 8 have, at the same time, the vision of the violent death of a woman named Angelica.
This is how they find out that they are mentally and emotionally connected and able to communicate, feel and take over the knowledge, languages and skills of others.
It is a special gift, the Sensate.
Trying to figure out why the connection happened and what it means, a man named Jonas begins to help them, while another stranger, Whispers, begins his hunt for the group seeking access to sensible minds, but for this he You need to look each other in the eyes.
In addition to the suspense and chase scenes, the episodes show the characters’ points of view, which interact with each other and deepen their origins, differences and even past experiences.
Sense8’s first season was released by Netflix in 2015 and featured 12 episodes.
Despite the program’s success, unfortunately it ended in 2018 in its second season.
But the cool thing is that the show has a final episode of 2 hours to let you know what happens to the characters.
What does Sense8 have to do with teamwork?
Sense8 is all about teamwork.
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1 — Everyone has skills
Sense8 shows ordinary people with defects, problems and qualities, and even without having anything seemingly special, they do really amazing things.
And many of these skills begin to appear throughout the episodes as characters need them to survive.
And in business, how does it work?
Similarly.
It is impossible for anyone not to have a skill or competence.
Maybe she hasn’t appeared yet, but we all have them.
Yes, you need to find them.
Leaders, in turn, should take advantage of their employees’ goodness.
The idea is to create an environment where people complement each other with skills that foster team spirit and the achievement of results.
2 — Respect for differences
In Sense8 you will come across a gay Mexican actor who is afraid of taking on sexuality, a transgender lesbian hacker, a DJ who lives abusive relationships and a Korean businesswoman who fights anything without anyone knowing.
Of course, the intention of the creators is to deal with sexual, ethnic and cultural diversity as well as equality of rights, showing the importance of respecting differences.
How is this related to teamwork?
I just mentioned: differences.
And they can be numerous, whether or not related to everyday business.
Distinct positions regarding projects and tasks are common and should be heard and considered in support of the company’s objectives and goals.
Likewise, sexual choices, religion, and even political stance are particular and need to be respected for the work to flow well and the results to be achieved.
3 — Transfer knowledge
The characters in the Sense8 series are able to transfer their knowledge and physical abilities to each other, making everyone capable of solving the most difficult situations and winning the hardest fights.
How nice it will be if inside our business people can distribute their knowledge to others, right?
No, the skills are not cream.
According to Carol Dweck’s book “Mindset The New Psychology of Success,” they are simply learned.
And the fact that one has gained an ability shows that others can too.
Just willingness and empathy to teach!
Sense8 is a great choice to help us think about teamwork in business!
