Legacy

Compare and contrast the traditional top-down management style with the All Blacks’ collaborative leadership approach Kerr describes. What are the potential benefits and challenges of each management style?

Evaluate the concept of “Red Head” versus “Blue Head” thinking. How can individuals and teams develop the ability to maintain clarity under pressure? Use specific examples to support your response.

Examine the role of rituals in building and maintaining team culture, analyzing some examples of rituals Kerr uses in the book. How can organizations outside of sports create meaningful rituals to reinforce their values and goals? What elements make rituals effective?

Discuss the concept of “legacy” as presented in the book. How can individuals and organizations cultivate a sense of legacy in their day-to-day operations? What is the relationship between one’s professional and personal legacy, and how does this connect to the Māori concept of whakapapa?

Compare the All Blacks’ approach to handling pressure with strategies used in high-stress business environments. What lessons can be applied across different fields?

Discuss the role of authenticity in leadership Kerr presents in Legacy. How can leaders balance authenticity with the need to adapt to different situations and audiences? What influence can authentic leadership have on society?

Evaluate the All Blacks’ approach to learning and continuous improvement. How can organizations create a culture that encourages ongoing personal and professional development? Use specific examples to support your answer.

Examine the All Blacks’ approach to preparation. What is their “Train to Win” philosophy, and how can this apply to non-sports organizations? Pick a specific industry or environment and analyze what “Train to Win” could look like in practice.