Reference no: EM132173012

Championship Coach

Instructions

When preparing for your discussion post on this case, it is recommended that you read through it several times.

Read through it the first time to familiarize yourself with the case.

On the second reading, consider your assigned role in the situation, and let that guide your perspective. Look deeper at the details: facts, problems, organizational goals, objectives, policies, strategies.

Next, consider the concepts, theories, tools and research you need to use to address the issues presented.

Then, complete any research, analysis, calculations, or graphing to support your decisions and make recommendations.

Background Information

In 1978, the Arkansas Razorbacks were playing the last game of their season. It was for the college football championship at the Orange Bowl. The team had traveled to the location a few days early, to get ready for their big day. Two nights before the big game, two of the Razorback football players got into some trouble. It was not trouble enough for them to go to jail, but it was trouble enough for the coach to be notified. They had not only broken the law but they had broken team rules. These players thought that because they were critical to the team''s success, they would be let go with a slap on the wrist. That night, Coach Holtz met with the players. He sent the two offenders back to Arkansas - they would not be playing in the game. It was speculated that Arkansas did not have a chance to win without those two players. The next night, before the big game, the head of Notre Dame (one of the best football programs in America) called Coach Holtz. They had heard of the incident and his actions. Notre Dame told coach Holtz that they did not have an opening right then but if they had, they would welcome him as their head football coach. In 1986, Coach Holtz took over the Notre Dame football program. They were inspired by his leadership.

Discussion Prompt

Leaders have a way of inspiring those that work for them or around them. How do they accomplish this? Examine key leadership skills that cultivate inspiration in an organization. How often should leaders work to inspire others? Describe a real-life inspirational leader, including the leadership skills he or she utilized to inspire others.

In your responses to classmates, compare and contrast the leadership skills mentioned by your classmate with the skills chosen for your own post.

Tasks

1. Examine key leadership skills that cultivate inspiration in an organization, including how often leaders should work to inspire others.

2. Describe a real-life inspirational leader, including the leadership skills he or she utilized to inspire others.

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