Saturday, 28 June 2014

Football and company, a close relationship


Immersed in the World Cup, it is interesting to remember that the relationship between this sport and business management are numerous: it is very usual to see former players, coaches and even referees who have experience in business forums that advise on management of the group, achieving objectives, time management, management of crises or challenges overcoming, among other aspects. The list is long: Emilio Butragueño, José Antonio Camacho, Pierluigi Colina, Andoni Zubizarreta, Diego Simeone, Juande Ramos...

Perhaps the best-known lecturer is Jorge Valdano, the world champion with Argentina in 1986, which has recently published a book where he reviewed the powers which, in its opinion must have a leader like credibility, hope, passion, humility, style, Word or curiosity.

The film The Damned United, directed by Tom Hooper in 2009, is another example that is shown in the business on how to manage teams (and how not to do it) schools. Based on a book by David Peace, tells the adventures of the controversial coach Brian Clough, who just couldn't train for 44 days at Leeds United, which was then the best team of the English League. It is a good example of a template with the potential that sabotages a coach to be fired by the Board.


Combine passion and results

An article recently published in Krauthammer has an impact on the relationship between football and coaches business management, with examples of Mario Zagallo, Frank Beckenbauer and Vicente de el Bosque. Successful teams combine passion with results, maintain control, adapt the message to the situation or watch the competition.

A key aspect is based on holding accountable members of the team, to have success in those roles where their skills lead to results. In addition, you will proactively evaluate the progress and will be ready to quickly make strategic changes, if necessary.

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