Wednesday, September 12, 2012

3 Elements of Trusting The Process




As we work with our team to be Process vs Result oriented, the two coaches we study the most are Nick Saban and Bill Belichick.  We then work translate their football process to our basketball process.  The following three items are critical elements of trusting the process:
Fundamentals: It’s about doing fundamental things well, not about gimmicks. Innovation is great, but if you didn’t execute with the last idea, what makes you think it will be different this time? In so many cases, execution trumps ingenuity, and ingenuity can even distract from what really matters. People are always looking for tips and tricks of the trade, when they should be focusing on really learning the trade.
People: It’s about getting the right people; the physical skills and talent need to be there, but just as important are character, attitude and intelligence. Find the right people, and then train them relentlessly, focusing on the smallest detail, to make sure they fit and contribute to the Process.
Clear expectations: DO YOUR JOB. This was the wording on a sign hung up by coaching great Bill Belichick when Saban worked for him. The Process requires that responsibilities and expectations are clearly defined for everyone who works in it, and then holding them—and getting them to hold themselves—strictly accountable.

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