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Scores
on the Board™ - the 5 Part System for Building Skills
Scores on the Board™ is a life and business fable
that uses
the story of an underperforming Under 11’s soccer team to
illustrate how anyone can use the simple 5 part Scores on the
Board™ system to build skills and improve their performance.
Through the journey of several everyday characters, you’ll
discover practical tools to help you get the most out of
yourself and others. And the Scores on the Board™ system
will give you a simple framework that will help you reach
any goal faster and more effectively. |
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Meet The Characters
The high-achieving Manager (heading for a crash)
After years of being the Bank’s best performing Sales Manager,
David’s career is suddenly at the crossroads when the new CEO instigates
a radical culture change. Performance is no longer judged solely on sales – the
new people-centric focus requires managers to live the core values, and
they are assessed on measures such as employee engagement and team profitability.
Can David change the gung-ho habits of a lifetime to be a more effective
leader – and save his job?
The experienced Executive Coach
Tiger Woods and Roger Federer have coaches – so
why do Executives seeking to improve their performance shy away from
them? Sarah has helped countless Executives boost their effectiveness,
which invariably leads to a better business outcome for the team.
Can Sarah help David change his entrenched management style to fit with
the new corporate culture (and boost his department’s bottom line
in the process)?
The reluctant Team Leader
Jimmy was unemployed and directionless when the club president, Fred,
recruited him to coach the Southside Vikings Under 11s soccer team.
After initially falling into the trap of mirroring the aggressive leadership
characteristics of previous managers, Fred mentors Jimmy on the keys
to leadership and coaching success.
Can Jimmy develop his leadership skills and become an effective leader
and coach, so the kids can improve their performance – and enjoy
soccer again?
The small business slave
Peter had to forego his dream of studying Engineering when his girlfriend
fell pregnant. Ten years later, he is a father of twins, and owns his
own plumbing business. But rather than the freedom he envisaged from
running his own business, Peter feels a slave to it. The techniques
used by Jimmy to get the parents more involved with the Vikings, as
well as business advice from his accountant, get Peter thinking about
where his business is heading.
Can Peter turn his self-employment vehicle into a genuine small business
which gives him more time to spend on growing it – and on helping
his children grow up?
The suddenly-single mum
Elizabeth finds herself suddenly single and in need of an income to pay
the bills and support her son. Through her involvement in the Vikings,
and her learnings about the latest neuroscience techniques, Elizabeth
discovers that her future success really is up to her, and is only
limited by her own beliefs.
Can Elizabeth change her mindset and find the confidence to start her
own home-based business that provides financial security and gives her
more time to raise her son?
Who will benefit from reading the book?
Individuals looking to improve their performance in any area will get
a practical framework they can follow to build new skills quickly and
effectively
Managers can follow David’s journey from a manager at the crossroads,
to an effective, engaging leader that inspires his team to higher levels
of performance.
Team Leaders will be inspired by Jimmy’s learnings as he grows
into an effective coach and leader.
Small business owners can implement the techniques Peter uses to grow
his business, so they too spend less time in the business and more time
on it.
Home-based business owners will relate to Elizabeth’s journey from
tentative beginner to successful business operator – and others
will be inspired to follow her lead.
Praise for the book
“Great coaching is more than good advice — it’s a mental
game. In his book Scores on the Board™, Bill Lang explores the
various tactics of the game by sharing his considerable experience in
easy-to-digest chunks.”
Martin Lindstrom, Author of Buyology — Truth
and Lies About Why We Buy
“From soccer pitch to sitting room, from small business to corporate
board … this book holds the keys to improving yourself and your
results no matter what game you are playing.”
Giles Spackman, Finance Director, Google, EMEA
“The Scores on the Board™ system is
the best approach to team building and professional development I have
seen. It works in start-ups or corporations across industries, cultures
and countries.”
Scott Durchslag, Chief Operating Officer, Skype Technologies
“This book may well become the gold standard
for how to translate what we say we need to do into what we actually
do for ourselves, our families and the organisations we serve.”
Tony Johnson, Partner Financial Services — Oceania Assurance Leader,
Ernst & Young
“An insightful read into a 5-part system which
is essential reading for all team leaders and business owners.”
Geoff Greer, Executive General Manager — Business
Banking, National Australia Bank
“From start-ups to global brands, this book
provides practical everyday examples that illustrate how to improve
the performance of any team or business.”
Alan Court, Business Development, INTEL Corporation
“The simple system explained in this book
will help you build your skills and performance to world-class levels
in world-record time!”
Dave Phua, Managing Director, Training Edge International (Singapore)
“In Scores on the Board™, Bill Lang
uses a simple story about a soccer team to demonstrate how his techniques
can be used by any organisation to achieve high levels of success with
little effort. A MUST READ for any business.”
Chris Vanderkley, Chief Financial Officer — General
Electric, ANZ
“Developing the skills to be great team players
and leaders is essential for helping people maximise their potential
and contribution to their organisations. This book provides each of
us with the inspiration and practical strategies we need to help each
other be all we can be.”
Sylvia Perrins, Chief Executive Officer, National Skills Academy Financial
Services, United Kingdom
“Scores on the Board™ offers individuals, teams and organisations
the single most powerful tool to develop their performance I’ve
seen. No other tool integrates performance development into the DNA of
any team in such a transparent, dynamic and self-improving cycle for
the team as Scores on the Board™ does.”
John Read, Regional Managing Consultant — Outplacement
and Executive Coaching, Asia Hudson Global Resources (S) Pty Ltd
“Scores on the Board™ skilfully uses
the rollercoaster ride of the Vikings and their parents as the backdrop
to describe the latest research on emotional leadership, learning and
engagement. The practical guidelines for application to the workplace
will ensure its place on the top of the desk and not on the book shelf.”
Tim Ford, Principal — Leadership Consulting, Heidrick & Struggles
“As it does in this fast-paced story, the Scores on the Board™ system
can work for anyone who wants to build their skills and lead their teams
to greater performances—I have seen it first hand in our stores,
call centres and management teams.”
Chris Bayliss, General Manager — Retail
Banking, Bank of New Zealand
“Around the world, the ability of our team
leaders to develop their skills and engage their people is central
to our business growth. This book contains the insights and practical
strategies to build emotional leadership skills and continuous performance
improvements.”
Peter Flavel, Global Head of The Standard Chartered Private Bank
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