I've always said that I support two English premier league sides: Liverpool and whoever is playing Manchester United that week. But with that said, it is an undeniable fact that they have achieved great and unprecedented measures of success over the last 25 years and, I would be hard-pressed to not say that the root of that success can be traced to one man. Sir Alex Ferguson. An incredible tactician and strategist, he has lead the Red Devils from a floundering outfit of misfits in the mid 80's to the almost unstoppable machine that they are today. Those close to him say that his greatest skill and "trick up his sleeve" is his man management.
In a 2009 interview for the New Scotsman, Ferguson said that the three most important qualities for leadership were
Maybe my next lesson is to get over my dislike for the team he manages?
In a 2009 interview for the New Scotsman, Ferguson said that the three most important qualities for leadership were
Pressed to flesh out the last attribute, he said, "Spotting everything around you, analyzing what is important. Seeing dangers and opportunities that other's don't see. That comes from experience and knowledge".Great lesson to be learnt from a great man."control, managing change and observation."
Maybe my next lesson is to get over my dislike for the team he manages?
