Every game teaches us some management wisdom and football is no different. The great game comes with principles like collaboration, perseverance, teamwork, discipline, and time management, stuff that are significant both on and off the field.

Also, the game of football is an amalgamation of insight, passion, dedication, sportsmanship, and leadership, something relevant for a successful corporate career. Now, let’s have a closer look at the values football brings forth vis-à-vis management. A thoughtful image of being connected is illustrated in football. Invisible threads link everyone in the team, and the members trust each other to make passes since they know precisely where the other person stands. As the team gets closer to scoring, we notice how the rapid passes with fantastic teamwork bring glory. Putting team goals ahead of individual ones is what it means to prioritise the team.

Also, spare a thought about the coaches. The coaches of the teams identify the merits of each member and deploy them in respective positions that give better results. As mentors or leaders, we are expected to identify the merit of the members of our team and utilise them for a better output. Effective communication from the leader to find solutions to problems is another wisdom we can learn from this great game. The way the coach decides to introduce fresh legs by recalling a tired player is a classic example of taking decisions to find solutions. Also, it is important to note the way the coach instils confidence in the players who are recalled and are about to take up the challenge.

Systematic practice culture and efficacious communication nurture the team’s progress. The idea is to sharpen the strengths and identify the vulnerabilities. Here lies the importance of perseverance that helps us to hone our skills, plan and enhance our abilities. The confidence to take the bull by the horns originates from hours of preparation, something very much relevant to the leaders at ESAF. Also, understanding each other’s strengths and weaknesses helps in building teamwork.

Proper homework about the topic and the competitors instils discipline and helps us to have faith in the process. Bringing together a group of people with diverse personalities, talents, and learning styles calls for patience. We must resist being frustrated and work with endurance to fight till the very last whistle. The game also reminds us that our best effort should come within the time frame. Something highly important for the game as well as for us. The importance of teamwork also conveys the fact that superstars can never guarantee victory. Remember, Spain won in 2010 on the merit of sheer teamwork. The innovation by the Netherlands football team in the form of Total Football also explained the importance of teamwork. By displaying the magic of team spirit, football inspires us to be better team workers. Let us remind ourselves that we are team players combining our efforts and abilities for the betterment of society.