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Lessons from the World Cup

Over the last month, the world has been focused on the drama known as the World Cup in Brazil. 32 teams from around the world came to compete. Much like the Olympics, players brought their honed skills to represent their respective national teams. The best coaches were also assembled to coordinate the talent. It’s not just the “Cup” at stake, its national pride on the world stage and the players are motivated.

Sunday’s showdown between Germany and Argentina for the World Cup Title was not unlike many of the elimination games leading up to this championship game. Victory did not come easily; overtime was needed to determine the winner. In the end it came down to every person on each of the teams contributing at the highest level, in concert with the teammates, for an extended amount of time. Commitment to a coordinated team effort is what made it difficult to score and yet possible for everything to click for a few seconds of outstanding individual effort which resulted in a single goal giving the victory to Germany.

Often it may seem to you the work your team has been tasked to perform is on the world stage; sometimes it really is.  Regardless, bringing your best to work every day and knowing something about how to support others on your team doing their best will help you position your team for success.

What lessons did the World Cup teach us?

• Coaches are important to get outstanding individual players working as a unit.
• You need a game plan, a system and practice to make it work.
• You need everyone’s commitment and belief in that system to deliver the outcome you seek.

The newly refreshed version of the imapMyTeam.com application will provide the quick insights needed for you and your team to coach each other, remain focused and motivated to your organizations plans and keep each person committed and contributing at the highest levels.

When you bring your very best to the workplace each day, you play a vital role in the team achieving success.