Lessons in Management





I love Manchester United. I come from Manchester and have
supported them since I was first able to speak. (I’m also a proud supporter of Leicester
City, my adopted home ☺). So it has been hard to support United through the
flawed management years since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure. But maybe there’s
hope.





Have a look at the management style of the new caretaker
manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. There are lessons here for all of us.







1. On the first day in the job, bringing Norwegian
chocolate bars for all the backroom staff


2. Going unannounced to a staff party that same day
and meeting as many of the backroom staff as possible


3.  Calling Mike Phelan, once Ferguson’s right hand
man, and asking for his help


4.  Retaining the services of Michael Carrick and Kieran
McKenna as his support staff, ensuring the best from the previous era is
maintained


5. Developing a good relationship with the press
from the beginning, being available as much as possible, arranging a regular
date and time for press conferences


6. Visiting the Women’s team, talking to as many as
possible


7. Stopping for photo’s with the parents of the youth
team boys 


8. Donating his watch to a charity auction, raising
£32,000


9. Attending a Manchester function being run by
rivals Manchester City, supporting the charities they were supporting


10. Attending the annual Munich air crash memorial
service in smart attire


11. Keeping in regular contact with Sir Alex, asking
advice as and when needed


12. Not being afraid to challenge the players but
keeping all criticism behind closed doors


13. Talking to Nicky Butt, the Academy manager, as
soon as possible, ensuring young players get promotion to the first team (two
so far)


14. Positively motivating the players, encouraging
attacking football


15. Playing to the players strengths


16. Recognising the Club’s history


17. Showing enthusiasm at all times


18. Smiling





His record at the time of this blog is 10 wins and 1 draw.
If he gets the job permanently,this will be why.



2 Comments

  1. Hi Ralph,
    Thanks for writing this post - it was really interesting!
    I mentor a high school leadership group at my school in Mexico. I'll share some points with them.
    Hope you and the family are all well.
    Blessings,
    Joel:-)

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  2. Thanks Joel. I didn't know you were in Mexico! God bless. Ralph.

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