
World Cup Fever
21 Jun 2018
With the World Cup in full swing (and what a delight it has been so far!) we thought it would be fun to think about what makes a successful team on the pitch, and how these attributes can be applied to a high-performing team in the office.
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The Gaffer
All successful World Cup winning teams have been blessed with an inspiring Manager/Coach, able to provide outstanding leadership with a clear vision. It is up to the manager to make big decisions in terms of team selection, formation, organisation and substitutions during the course of a game that can mean the difference between a win or a loss.
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The Squad – Strength in depth
Every successful team needs a group of talented players/consultants with exceptional individual ability but that are able to gel as a team, it is vital that:
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Each player contributes equally and works for the team - team cooperation is key.
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Constructive Communication
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Each player offers other support when times are hard.
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Appreciation All Around – each team member shows appreciation for the others when things are going well!
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They're organised....(see point 1)
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Diverse Skillsets
It is important that your team is as diverse as possible. Diversity is directly correlated with successful teams everywhere from the make-up of Fortune 500 Boards of Directors to early-stage start-ups; you need a playmaker, a skilful winger, a strong centre half and a safe pair of hands in goal.
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Passion and Desire
You have to WANT it! Each and every last one of you.
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Putting in the time
For any team – sports or otherwise – it is important to dedicate time to what you want to achieve. Team success only comes with effective planning and plenty of practice/training. If at first you don’t succeed…
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The Referee (AKA Compliance)
The ref can play a vital role in any team’s success and unfortunately we don’t have VAR in the office to pick up on any GDPR breaches but a strong, fair and well-connected Ref (Compliance Officer) can make a big difference to any team’s overall success.
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They Think it’s All Over…..
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Finally, all successful teams, without exception, have FUN and enjoy what they do.
Enjoy the rest of the World Cup, whoever you are supporting!