"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
Welcome to Southside - home of the mighty Vikings!
Scores on the Board™ is based around the story of an underperforming Under 11's soccer team that is transformed into an effective team by implementing the 5 parts of the Scores on the Board™ system.
Through the journey of several everyday characters, you'll discover the keys to getting the most out of yourself and others. And by learning about the Scores on the Board™ system, you'll have a simple framework that will help you reach your goals faster.
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? |
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The experienced Executive CoachTiger 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)? |
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The reluctant Team LeaderJimmy 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? |
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The small business slavePeter 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? |
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The suddenly-single mumElizabeth 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. |
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Who will benefit from reading the book?
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.
About the system
Scores on the Board™ is also an award-winning performance improvement system used around the world to build skills, teams and businesses. Click here to learn how your team or business can harness the power of Scores on the Board™.