As I stated in a previous post, I would make another entry to this blog once we completed our regional qualifying tournament in Chicago, IL. Well, we decided not to attend the tournament for a number of reasons that I will leave private, but what I can say is it was a decision made because our attendance at the tournament was not in line with the current state of the organization. Sometimes difficult decisions are made in management, but in the end they work out to be effective in the long-term for the organization. We have another qualifying tournament this weekend, May 25-26th, so we still have an opportunity to make the national championship tournament and it allows the organization to better re-align itself with the mission statement and strategic vision laid forth. As of right now the company is experiencing some growth and with that comes the potential for a lack of communication or the need for more effective communication. To commit an entire weekend to a tournament, organize funding, secure transportation, and on top of that effectively motivate and strategize the football side of things would be difficult. Personnel cannot be expected to unite behind all of the different services being provided until they thoroughly understand why the strategic course has been chosen and how, as the company grows, strategy evolves making communication more important. I am being very vague in this post, but it is important to know that all good organizations make calculated decisions and while it may come off as disorganization at the time, it is actually a continual effort to be more efficient as a COMPLETE organization.
This week was a lesson in execution for me. Leaders sometimes are overwhelmed with duties and when they begin to delegate it is important that those who are empowered are capable of execution. The core values of AWP are never in question, but as previously mentioned, any growth will encounter a necessary strategic alteration or evolution so it is imperative that those in the position to execute the strategy refer back to the core values of the organization and effectively execute while communicating at all levels of the organization.
When making decisions like not going to this tournament, which is the major brand builder for the company on a regional and national level, for some it would have been a major disappointment, failure, or unsatisfactory decision in the minds of the clients and all the stakeholders to AWP or to other organizations, but with AWP it is not. The sustainable competitive advantage AWP has is the character development
aspect of the training and the fact that clients are not treated as cash cows for the organization that need to be kept coming back to sustain market presence. The character development and growth oriented nature of the clients and stakeholders to AWP trust in the process and see each decision as not a change in path or direction, but rather an acceptance of a separate opportunity to grow and develop.
This weekend coming up is a major growth opportunity for the organization and also the 7v7 team. This weekend is another 1 day camp event for players to get exposed to the AWP brand and top performers will receive a free session. It will also kick off the last round of Academy sessions which are 4 week sessions for players to get intense instruction and evaluation. You can see a flier for the upcoming camp at the bottom of the page. The previous 1 day camp brought in some players that signed up for the 4 week Academy session and saw great growth as players and people and most are expected to return to the next one day camp as well as the final Academy session. To me, the next step in the development process is to get all those involved in the Academy and 1 day camp to sign up for other services offered by AWP such as speed classes, strength classes, and continue to cultivate working relationships with them year round.
I will be back next weekend after the IMG Regional Qualifier in Southfield, Michigan with another post. Until then, enjoy the Holidays weekend and be safe!
This week was a lesson in execution for me. Leaders sometimes are overwhelmed with duties and when they begin to delegate it is important that those who are empowered are capable of execution. The core values of AWP are never in question, but as previously mentioned, any growth will encounter a necessary strategic alteration or evolution so it is imperative that those in the position to execute the strategy refer back to the core values of the organization and effectively execute while communicating at all levels of the organization.
When making decisions like not going to this tournament, which is the major brand builder for the company on a regional and national level, for some it would have been a major disappointment, failure, or unsatisfactory decision in the minds of the clients and all the stakeholders to AWP or to other organizations, but with AWP it is not. The sustainable competitive advantage AWP has is the character development
aspect of the training and the fact that clients are not treated as cash cows for the organization that need to be kept coming back to sustain market presence. The character development and growth oriented nature of the clients and stakeholders to AWP trust in the process and see each decision as not a change in path or direction, but rather an acceptance of a separate opportunity to grow and develop.
This weekend coming up is a major growth opportunity for the organization and also the 7v7 team. This weekend is another 1 day camp event for players to get exposed to the AWP brand and top performers will receive a free session. It will also kick off the last round of Academy sessions which are 4 week sessions for players to get intense instruction and evaluation. You can see a flier for the upcoming camp at the bottom of the page. The previous 1 day camp brought in some players that signed up for the 4 week Academy session and saw great growth as players and people and most are expected to return to the next one day camp as well as the final Academy session. To me, the next step in the development process is to get all those involved in the Academy and 1 day camp to sign up for other services offered by AWP such as speed classes, strength classes, and continue to cultivate working relationships with them year round.
I will be back next weekend after the IMG Regional Qualifier in Southfield, Michigan with another post. Until then, enjoy the Holidays weekend and be safe!
