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Football Managers have to deal with a number of unique pressures, yet the challenges of the football manager are similar to those of managers in other sectors. This book examines the management of football and looks at ways that managers and leaders in other industries can use tools and techniques f...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Football Managers have to deal with a number of unique pressures, yet the challenges of the football manager are similar to those of managers in other sectors. This book examines the management of football and looks at ways that managers and leaders in other industries can use tools and techniques from the sporting world within their own sector. 'The League Managers Association has worked with the Warwick Business School, and Dr Sue Bridgewater in particular, for many years. The relationship has, I believe, been mutually beneficial and I am delighted to endorse this excellent book, not least because it cuts through all the emotional issues which so often cloud the judgement of people trying to arrive at sensible analysis of this very demanding profession. The book provides an objective viewpoint, is clearly and rationally explained, and also allows an academic insight to not just a precarious, but also an intriguing, profession which offers millions of fans a daily source of interest and conversation.' - Howard Wilkinson, Chairman, League Managers Association 'I found the book a very informative read. Many of the things I am reading in it are currently happening to me. I would recommend this book as a must read book for any potential manager, or for that matter any new owner or CEO of a Football Club. As I believe the Manager is the most important appointment at a Club, this book will go a long way in helping to get appointed and hopefully stay appointed for longer than the usual 14 months.' - Kevin Blackwell, Manager, Sheffield United FC 'I was fortunate enough to work with Sue Bridgewater when the Applied Management course at Warwick Business School was in its infancy. Sue casts a critical eye over the challenge of modern football management and the short-term thinking that too often hinders real progress. Through her work with the League Managers' Association she talks from a true position of knowledge and shows understanding of the issues surrounding the modern manager.' - Stuart Pearce, Head Coach, England Under 21s 'Sue brings a clear academic analysis to the turbulent world of football management. I found reading this book as useful and informative as attending Sue's fantastic Applied Management Course at Warwick Business School. An interesting and helpful read.' - Malky Mackay, Manager, Watford FC |
| Item Description: |
Electronic book text. Originally published in: 2010. |
| Carrier Form: | 224 p. : 13 figures, 33. |
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9780230238411 9780230281370 : 0230281370 : |
| CLC: | G843 |
| Contents: | List Of Figures List Of Tables Preface Introduction - The Football Management Context -Through The Goldfish Bowl -Book Structure Chapter 1 What Can Business Learn From Football And What Can Football Learn From Business? -What Characterizes Football Management? -How Does That Help Us To Learn About Management? Chapter 2 Life In The Fast Lane -Introduction -Leadership Theory -Leadership: Schools Of Thought -The World Of The Football Manager: From Gaffer To Goldfish Bowl -Conclusion Chapter 3 The Golden Boys -Introduction -What Is Success? -What Is Success For A Football Manager? -Measuring Football Manager Success -Perceived Success: Viewing Success Through A Lens -Football Managers And Success: The Big Picture -Conclusion Chapter 4 The Blame Game: Does Changing Leaders Help? -Introduction -Football Manager Succession -The Blame Game -Conclusion: Why Changing Managers Might Not Work Chapter 5 Snakes And Ladders -Introduction -Ladders -Snakes -Conclusions Chapter 6 Final Thoughts On Football Management -Football Manager As Leader -Success And The Football Manager -Football Manager As Talent Manager -Football Manager Succession -Managing In A Turbulent Market Notes Glossary Appendices References Index. |