January 25, 2010
Confused Players Can't Win
As another round of football playoffs unwinds toward the Super Bowl, coaches’ and players’ skill sets are put to the test in high-pressure situations. Vince Lombardi, former head coach and general manager of the Green Bay Packers, oriented his players to succeed in all types of game scenarios by running the same plays over and over. When asked why he favored this approach, Lombardi explained, “It is hard to be aggressive when you are confused.”
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, employee skill sets must be effectively applied in all manner of situations. When new dynamics come into play (perhaps in the event of a company transformation such as an acquisition, sale or systems integration) and growth plan objectives are on the line, it is critical to avoid the employee confusion that can arise and divert the aggressive attention to execution that is needed.
Like Lombardi, business leaders must regularly reinforce standards of execution through ongoing, consistent messaging and “walking the talk.” If we foster an environment of functional clarity and purpose, we can ensure our team will react to new situations with an aggressiveness that yields the first-mover advantage so critical to long-term success.
Posted by Application Administrator at 01/25/2010 12:39:36 PM |