Players weren’t happy with the team’s leadership under Coach Raymond Domenech, so they refused to do their jobs. Team managers didn’t listen to the players, hurled insults, and lost control, and still another resigned. And now everyone is pointing fingers at each other.
It’s sounds like a typical day at any dysfunctional organization.
A lack of trust, respect and communication can doom any company — or any team — no matter how talented its players or employees or managers are, said David Nour, a consultant and author of “Relationship Economics” and “ConnectAbility”, who has also played and coached soccer.
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Interesting observations, David.
Of course France’s behavior this time around is an abomination and disgrace for the country. These are the big news splats that also happen in business.
I am more interested in following the teams that did work hard but somehow lost. Such as Brazil and Argentina, both playing European national teams. Their soccer skills are beyond question, accept for the fact that their team functioning was not up to par. In both cases, when the game didn’t develop as expected, they let their emotions take over. Blame was laid everywhere, accept within and discipline was lost.
In business, relationships do increasingly represent currency. The latest currency is that of nurturing relationships with partners, which ensures that the investment in building trust pays off. Many organizations are just learning how to do this effectively.