What the winningest NFL coach (Don Shula) can teach us about IT projects

I read Don Shula: A Biography of the Winningest Coach in NFL History, Don Shula coached in the NFL from 1958 to 1995 and won more games than any other NFL coach and the super bowl twice.

Shula was successful over a long period, he evolved and adapted to different environments, people and situations.

Adaptable

Environments, customers, people and technology changes. The actions that brought you success in the past might not bring success in the future.

Don Shula success in his earlier career came with a great quarterback at the Colts. He then moved to the Miami Dolphins and had 3 great running backs. Later the NFL changed the rules to encourage more attacking play and make it easier for quarterbacks. Shula adapted and drafted Dan Marino, a hall of fame quarterback. Shula changed his strategy to get the best of his team and play to it’s strengths.

I think what coaching is all about, is taking players and analyzing there ability, put them in a position where they can excel within the framework of the team winning. And I hope that I’ve done that in my 33 years as a head coach. Don Shula

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