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My articles provide insights to business and life through the lens of sport, principally cricket.
They are written to encourage discussion, debate and commentary.

Martin Flanagan’s spin on Shane Warne – warranted and debatable

by John Buchanan
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/players-are-the-ones-who-makes-games-great-20151126-gl8wou Having read Martin Flanagan’s recent article, “Players are the ones who makes games great” where he sides with Shane Warne’s view that coaches are virtually irrelevant for good teams, or possibly any teams. I must say that he does get some aspects of professional sport correct. He uses the…
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Shane Warne will always attract interest

by John Buchanan
In my last newsletter, I included plenty of interesting articles, news and views. However Google Analytics told us that the most viewed article was the one concerning Shane Warne. It is a simple fact, that SKW (Shane Keith Warne) attracts interest – look at his twitter following with approx. 2.4million,…
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And the Yanks think baseball batting is tough!

by John Buchanan
There is little doubt that facing a small object hurled at you from some 60 feet or 18.3 metres, at speeds of over 90 miles per hour or 144+ kms/hr, with the ball swerving or ducking is quite difficult as the physics elaborates. What cricket does is Change the pitcher/bowler…
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Rubicon Sporting Organisations

Crossing the Rubicon for sporting organisations

by John Buchanan
https://theconversation.com/in-charging-essendon-worksafe-puts-all-sport-on-notice-50396?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest+from+The+Conversation+for+November+11+2015+-+3791&utm_content=Latest+from+The+Conversation+for+November+11+2015+-+3791+CID_4bd06163107d84c059791902b7254218&utm_source=campaign_monitor&utm_term=In%20charging%20Essendon%20WorkSafe%20puts%20all%20sport%20on%20notice Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) has always been present in sport if not under such an institutionalized label. Such issues as having – • First Aid available at sporting fixtures • Qualified and accredited coaches to conduct athlete training • Similarly qualified officials to adjudicate contests • Increasing regulatory controls around concussion and…
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A letter everyone should read

by John Buchanan
Jason Day pens this to himself, remembering his life at 12 years of age, and somehow through determination, resilience, luck, skill and some wonderful support, he made it to where he is now. http://www.golf.org.au/newsdisplay/days-letter-to-his-12-year-old-self/91366 Please message us your thoughts and comments! Lead for World Class Performance— Join our Free Mini…
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Golden State Warriors where Silicon Valley meets hardwood warriors

by John Buchanan
http://www.sporttechie.com/2015/11/18/no-sports-organization-world-technologically-impressive-golden-state-warriors/ Where will technology take sport? For the athlete? The Coach? The Broadcaster? The Spectator? The Sponsor? Please message us your thoughts and comments! Lead for World Class Performance— Join our Free Mini Course!
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coach that team

Someone said my dog can coach that team!

by John Buchanan
http://www.fiba.com/news/coaches-dont-get-no-respect Who would want to be a coach? There is a saying that goes, “…there are only two types of coaches, those who have been sacked, and those who are about to be sacked…….” Having been a coach, I know both scenarios. There is no doubt the coaches who generally…
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The role of the Head Coach

by John Buchanan
http://leftwingsoccer.com/Luxembourg/ To gain other perspectives on coaching, here is a look at the Head Coach of Luxembourg Please message us your thoughts and comments! Lead for World Class Performance— Join our Free Mini Course!
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Sport has become more professionalised over the past 20 years

by John Buchanan
Sport has become more professionalised over the past 20 years. Cricket is one of those sports which now seems to be undergoing the growing pains from amateur or semi-professional to a professionalised business. Recently with the Phil Hughes death at the wicket, the onfield arena was referred to as the…
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Business Leadership and High Performance

by John Buchanan
There is always plenty happening as the saying goes. However, we cannot tackle everything, and therefore must decide what are – The areas I control The areas which will have the most immediate impact on the business, and, The areas I need to keep improving as these will give my…
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Coaches Trip to the UK

by John Buchanan
I have also just returned from the UK where I had the opportunity to address the FA’s UEFA Pro-Licence course candidates and the FA’s Professional Coaches Award candidates, coordinated by Mr John Peacock and Mr Neil Dewsnip. The courses are necessary qualifications for managers and coaches of FA football teams…
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The Star Performer

Tips to Deal with the Maverick or the Star Performer

by John Buchanan
Recently there was a good exchange on the Australian Human Resources Institute (LinkedIn) site which discussed how to retain the top talent within an organisation. http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&item=5905516043450728450&type=member&gid=79353&trk=eml-b2_anet_digest-hero-4-hero-disc-disc-0&midToken=AQGEjFG4xFAXZw&fromEmail=fromEmail&ut=1oXaEmV9VH76o1 There were plenty of interesting insights such as – 1. Identify root causes of why top talent leave … address those 2. Identify why top talent…
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