This weekend the UK witnessed some great sporting achievements. The most notable among them was Andy Murray winning Wimbledon, the first time a British player has achieved this in 77 years and the first Scotsman since Harold Mahony won it in 1896! The second was the British Lions Rugby Union team beating Australia 41-16, winning the series for the first time in 16 years.
For me, two key things stood out. First was the massive decision by the Lions coach Warren Gatland to leave arguably the best player of the tournament Brian O'Driscoll out of the squad for the game against Australia. For this he was ridiculed and attacked by the press quite ferociously for this decision that he took.
But, for all that was said he proved to everyone that as the coach with the responsibility of getting the best from his team, he made the right decision. It wasn't done on a whim, or a rushed decision or done for the sake of it, it was calculated, planned and structured for the team that was going out to play that match. A tough unpopular decision, but one he new was right.
The second was the determination and the will to win by Andy Murray. Not only was this a battle of skill and fitness, but also with mind. To beat the World No.1 Novak Djokovic was in itself an achievement, but Murray also had the huge expectations of the nation on his back willing him to win, the unusually hot conditions at Wimbledon to deal with, and then, at three match points to win, sees Djokovic fight back and go to three break points is a testament to his strength of character and determination to win.
His change in coaching staff, his new fitness regime, dedication and determination all attributed to this wonderful victory that he has worked so hard to achieve.
These two achievements should in future now be featured in business workshops.
Business decisions, however unpopular, can have a positive impact on your business providing they have been calculated and planned. Commit to your business, work hard, take advise if needed and don't be frightened to change your approach to business if it means you are going to be a winner!
John Northwood
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