How to coach teams in business: the John Wooden Way

Abstract

Explains that John Wooden was a basketball coach at the USA’s University of California, Los Angeles, who led his team to success, winning ten championship titles in twelve seasons. Takes his philosophy – get the players in the best condition, teach them to execute the fundamentals quickly, drill them as a team – and applies it to self‐managed teams in the business environment. Recognizes the important effect of positive feedback has on team members, encouraging their willingness to contribute and growth in confidence. Provides the model developed by John Wooden – his pyramid of success.

Citation

Ige, C.M. and Kleiner, B.H. (1998), "How to coach teams in business: the John Wooden Way", Management Research News, Vol. 21 No. 1, pp. 9-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409179810781310