Management Secrets of the NFL

I wouldn't say that this WSJ article reveals anything that already bright professionals know about managing people or running an orgainziation that they wouldn't already know.  However some times stating the obvious is a good thing because people do tend to forget.

This article is just as applicable to a fortune 500 company as it is to an NFL team, or small business owner.  Continuity tends to be a big driver of success along with home grown talent.

Full piece here with bullet points below

• MEDDLE MODESTLY
• LIMIT OUTSIDE HIRES
• STOP FIRING PEOPLE
• DON'T HIRE NORMALLY
• FORGET YOUR BUSINESS TRAINING

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