Scene: TEAM INTRODUCTIONS
During initial practice session, when fight broke between defenseman Jack O’Callahan, a Boston University player seeks to settle old scores with forward Rob McClanahan, a Minnesota player, Brook waits until the fight is done preventing Assistant coach to intervene so that emotions are completely drained out. Then Brooks directs everyone to move as a team and not to settle old rivalries if so, they are in the wrong team. Explains clearly what team needs – Skating, Passing, Flow, and creativity. This is giving clear directions to the team what is expected upfront and seriousness needed to be part of the winning team. Then he starts introductions of the team members to each other. This describes a trait that “Members of Great Teams Manage Through Ego and Conflict” that lays down ground rules within the team. This is a very important step to work through ego and conflict to bring in the team synergy early on otherwise leads to failure.
Contingency factor for Example 1 (150-200 words):
Brooks’ communication is simple and straight forward without any slightest doubt to achieve the vision to be winning team. He is always focused during the tough times and becomes tougher when needed. His …show more content…
When lost against Soviets 10-3, Jim Craig was told to replace with backup Steve and during the conversation explained him that how he did not do his best and also not took his psychological test. This is a way to bring in best talent out of someone’s attitude by direct coaching. Brooks did not hesitate to be aggressive by questioning Rob McClanahan manhood sarcastically during his injury and he almost gave up on the game. This made Rob to play the game needed by the team. This trait brings in essence of run extra mile attitude among the team members and understand that they cannot give up easily for small obstacles that