Monday, 1 September 2008

England 4, South Africa 0 - Wow!

Well, that's a turn up. 4-0 up with one game to play and if we win that one, England will go 2nd in the one-day international table. I may have to eat my hat with KP, maybe he has the capability.

KP's inspirational and people focussed leadership is a lesson for all people leaders. Whereas Vaughan got his results as England cricket captain through well thought through tactics and cerebral decision making, KP's results are being obtained through the personal touch with individuals and leading from the front - it's a refreshing change.

Whereas Harmison has bowled himself back in to form - apparently more than 500 overs for Durham - it took KP to have a personal chat with him to bring him back in to the side after Harmison had retired from the one-day game.

The lesson is not to forget how important the personal moments are with all individuals within a team. To praise strengths and to encourage development.

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