How important is team culture in the NFL?
Coach Jim Johnson
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What makes a good team culture?
The NFL has more parity than any other major sports league.? Any team can beat anyone on any given Sunday.? In the #CJJblog this week, I contend that culture is the main contributor to team success in the National Football League.? Here are some characteristics of a good culture and my predictions (good and bad) of teams that will be affected by it this season.? Enjoy.
- Main characters.? Culture starts with the Head Coach and Quarterback.? How do they contribute to (or hinder) the culture?? Do they lead by example?
- Accountability.? Who takes accountability for the team’s success and failures?? When they lose, is there blame being thrown around the locker room?? Accountability flows through the coaches and quarterback first.
- People.? What type of team do they have?? Are they competent and have good character?? Can we count on them?
- Buy-in.? The whole organization must have the We > Me attitude.? The team mission must be followed by all and alignment throughout the organization.
- Clarity.? Are the expectations clear?? What about the team standards each day?
- Analysis.? Does the Head Coach delegate well and surround themselves with staff who compliment each other?? What are their strengths and weaknesses?? Are they aware of them?
- Response.? Win or lose, how does the team respond?? Overreactions are not a recipe for success in the NFL.? The best example of being even-keeled in this league (and maybe in sports) is Chiefs Head Coach, Andy Reid.
- Predictions.? Based on culture, who will finish above (and below) .500 winning percentage this season?Above .500: Kansas City, Los Angeles Chargers, Vikings, Texans, Bills, and RavensBelow .500: New York Jets, Eagles, Cowboys, Jaguars, and Browns
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4 个月Another important consideration that a positive culture creates should be substitutions to improve the team's performance is a good strategy. Identifying the talent and using it to create improvement in the team's performance is a necessity. Sharing in this message as a team and culture improves the acceptance of changes and promotes a better outcome for all.
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4 个月Culture and family is the most important influence on team performance
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4 个月Timely article Jim! To "Main characters" I would add ownership and management. ??