Messi’s penalty – football innovation and excellence, or an own goal?

close-up-of-a-soccer-ball-isolated-on-a-white-backgroundAs the weekend looms with the 5th round of the FA Cup, football has been in the news as much as ever.

Lionel Messi from Barcelona played a cheeky pass from his penalty kick, allowing a team mate to score. This was seen by some as innovative in the way it recalled the original occasion it was tried, successfully, by dutch legend Johan Cruyff, but also as potentially lacking in respect for the opposing team’s players.

It is a clear example of how careful any organisation needs to be when addressing matters in an innovative fashion. As beneficial as it might be, people must always be considered in relation to the methods used to introduce any change.

Doing this in conjunction with the Investors in Excellence Standard, enables organisations to manage all stakeholders in a sympathetic way, and experience has shown that the outcome of a measured approach can give engaged and committed support across a whole range of departments and functions.

Involving people from the earliest possible opportunity in change issues will give a more understanding perspective to allow a true win-win result.

Learn more about the Approaches we have available for you to use, and keep your whole squad onside.