FERGUSON’S

FORMULA

Group 7
Aaron Rodgers 20PGDM001
Drishti Mediratta 20PGDM025
Shivam Goel 20PGDM049
Shubham Kumar 20PGDM051
Siddharth Jain 20PGDM053
Ananth Narayana 20PGDM074
 ● Probably the most successful, English club
manager

● Won 13-english league titles and 25 domestic and

Introduction
international trophies

● 6 crucial leadership lessons, with applications in

business identified.

Start with the Foundation Dare to Rebuild Your Team

● Cycle of Rebuilding and Players’ Life

Principle 1 ● Creating structure for long term Principle 2 cycles
● Focus on Youth ● Visualising future team
● Inspire people to be better ● Evolve gradually
 Setting high standards
● Instilling a never give up attitude
Principle 3 ● Prioritizing quality
● Developing a work ethic for all to
follow

Never give up control

● Willingness to respond forcefully in
case of a violation
Principle 4 ● Need for quick responses in demanding
situations
● To be authoritative in case any issue
arises
 Match the message to moment
● Varied Approach and speech
depending on situation
Principle 5
● Do not react to situations with
impulsive emotions
● Play different roles at different times

Prepare to Win
● Never be complacent with present and
constantly look for ways to improve
Principle 6
● Constantly align and re-align with vision of
winning, so that everyone knows what to do
and how to do it

Power of observation and adaptability

Principle 7 & 8 “You can Observe a lot just by watching.”

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change”

 ● Developing a culture to support the vision
● There is no room for mediocrity
● Lead by example and set high standards for your team
KEY
LEARNINGS ● Leaders should take prompt decisions in demanding situations
● Effective Communication is a must for a manager
● It is critical to practice getting it right in business to achieve success
● It is crucial to observe from a distance and look at a bigger picture