End-Game Strategy Moves Upstream
Copyright Jack Mixner. 714 449 1040. www.mixnerstrategy.com
Last year this time we wrote an article on speeding up the pace at the end of a game to confuse the defense and win a game (Mixner). Things are becoming even more speedy.
Video game experiences of young college quarterbacks is applied now universally. Multiple screens, filming practices from multiple cameras, and practicing using all sorts of technology enablers are making the practice field - and film room - a whole new experience. The result? Universities are applying the new technology to speed up the game, not just in the final three minutes, but across all four quarters. Texas Tech and Hawaii did it last year. Expect everyone to do it this year.
The result we should expect to see this year?
- Higher scoring.
- Faster games, and
- More excitement, hopefully.
What's that got to do with your company?
Nothing has changed from last year.
Planning is nice. However, the real focus is on execution. Without it, you've got a boring, unprofitable game.
Reference
Mixner, Jack. Applying End Game Strategy: Speed Up the Pace. http://mixnerstrategy.com/blog/2006/08/applying_end_game_strategy_foc.html
Weinback, Jon. On Sports: Making the First Three Seconds Count. Wall Street Journal. 31 August 2007. W1.