Steps To Turn Your Team Around
In the late 1970’s Bill Walsh took over the leadership of the San Francisco 49’ers. Within two years, he turned a team that had been a doormat into a dynasty of NFL champions. Here was his formula:
- Resist the urge to clean house: Give yourself time to evaluate existing talent and give the team time to learn what you’re looking for. Those who can supply it will be worth your patience.
- Seize control from the start. A committee can save a sinking ship. Make sure all major decisions go through you.
- Take inventory of assets and obstacles. You need to know what you’ve got before you can play. List the team’s pluses and minuses, including personnel, attitudes, administration, and perceptions.
- Find the hidden gems. Look for raw talent, not just a solid track record. Quarterback Joe Montana was a third-round draft pick, small and inconsistent. But Walsh saw Montana’s potential when he rallied Notre Dame to win the 1979 Cotton Bowl. Walsh’s theory: One miracle can become a life skill with training, support and practice.
--The Coaching and Leadership Journal
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