Soccer is 90 minutes of system-thinking in action. Success relies on dispersed decision-making, constant communication, and the commitment of an entire team to a single system to reach a common goal. It is also the most popular sport in the world. Soccer deals with issues of race, gender, and identity. At its best, soccer is a force to unite - and at its worst a way keep old divisions alive.
Which is to say, soccer is a microcosm of business, politics and communities. And soccer thinking - lessons from pitch - can offer lessons for organizations and organizers everywhere.
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The best managers in and out of soccer learn and adjust. "Henry failed not because he didn’t know what he was doing… https://t.co/yKiVL0oD1U
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RT @ploge: It's on the @kramerbooks website so it must be true. On 3/7 join me, @dcunited VP for Media and Fan Relations… https://t.co/YgSOSsbCXf
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RT @ploge: Had a great time at the @YaleSoccerConf, heard from a lot of smart people doing some very cool stuff. Next up - a c… https://t.co/BfCis4eKtl
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RT @ploge: Speaking at the same conference as a World Cup winner, a member of the Barca's board, and other global soccer leade… https://t.co/fs5cq1Bl8d
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Good lessons for all managers here, regardless of industry. Be honest, be transparent, be consistent, be predictabl… https://t.co/aogv77XuRU
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RT @ploge: Had a lot of fun talking soccer, management, and life with @PHuryk7 on his Socccerlifebalance podcast. Pete does a… https://t.co/wFCwm4pAJl
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Good things to look for in staff in all orgs and good benchmarks to hit for all staff from @ussoccer_mnt coach Greg… https://t.co/pptj8nA7li
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Hope to see folks at two upcoming Soccer Thinking events - the @YaleSoccerConf in New Haven, CT on Feb 9-10 and… https://t.co/Nre8C79bkN
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RT @ploge: In politics as in soccer the wings create space for those in the middle to move into. https://t.co/aZpTA6DyfH https://t.co/nPVSxObrYk
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"it’s about having the awareness; staying calm enough to evaluate the situation." @bwarshaw14's take on Michael Bra… https://t.co/SGK35hPGSW