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Sir Clive Woodward

WHAT CAN WE LEARN ABOUT LEADERSHIP FROM THIS RUGBY WORLD CUPWINNING COACH?

His life

Born on 6 January 1956 in Ely.

Played for Harlequins, Leicester, England (20 caps) and the British & Irish Lions.

Coached London Irish, Bath and England in 1997.

Coached the England team to victory in the 2003 World Cup.

Became Director of Elite Performance for theBritish Olympic Association.

Leadership Event: Rugby World Cup


Final 2003

Woodward coached the England team to a 17-20 win over Australia.

Jonny Wilkinson scored a last minute drop coal to claim the first World
Cup for England.
Australia
Try:Tuqiri6' m
Pen:Flatley47',
61', 80', 97'

17 20 (
a.e.t.)

England
Try:Robinson38' m
Pen:Wilkinson11',
20', 28', 82'
Drop:Wilkinson
100'

What Can We Learn About


Leadership

Rugby World Cup Final 2003

What do you think we can


learn about his leadership?

What Can We Learn About


Leadership?

Have control

Have respect

Be able to make important decisions

Have the courage to lead a group

Never be off duty

Congratulate and be kind to your rivals

Quiz

Name one of the four clubs Woodward played for

In what year did England win the Rugby World Cup?

Name one of the six leadership essentials listed previously.

What Can We Learn About


Leadership?

Have control

Have respect

Be able to make important decisions

Have the courage to lead a group

Never be off duty

Congratulate and be kind to your rivals

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