Delay of game.
This is probably one of the most frustrating penalties in football. There HAD to have been a plan and a
play called. What happened? Did the defense show you something you
weren’t expecting? Was someone on
the offense out of position or not in sync? SNAP THE BALL ALREADY!!!
If you haven’t figured it out already, I’m not always the
most patient person. I came home from work one day and was frustrated at the
speed at which change was happening.
My daughter said to me “dad you’ve only been there for two days, give it
a chance.” I’ve started in a new
role recently and, one month in, I’m ready for things to happen…now!
Running with the football analogy (it’s spring practice
time!!) here are some things I’m realizing.
* The larger the project, the more likely that you will have
to be patient for something to execute.
Everyone must be headed in the same direction. It often feels like you’re always waiting on someone! Making sure everyone knows the play is
critical for execution.
* If you are new, give it a little time. Sometimes the team is still figuring
out your speed and cadence. It
seems like there is a group who will pick up the playbook pretty quick. Others take time; others shouldn’t be
in the huddle.
* Sometimes you
may be the only one seeing the play clock. The execution of what needs to happen is eminent. Get the teams attention and SNAP THE
BALL! If the environment is always
this frantic, then something is majorly wrong with communication. Give time to communicate and be ready
to go at the line. If you
continually have to audible or can’t read the defense, something is wrong with
your preparation.
Ok, I’ve run with the analogy, can you think of any to
add?
