Business Game Time

While it was an unusual, unexpected decision by FIFA to host the 2022 World Cup at Qatar, from a purely economical perspective, it may be one that makes sense. Here’s why.

Filed under: soccer (football) by Johannes
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Zonal defense is the dominant defensive tactical approach both in football and in soccer. Businesses can learn a lot from, especially when it comes to communication and supporting each other. Here’s how.

Filed under: (american) football, soccer (football) by Johannes
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I can’t believe I’m writing about figure skating again, as this is clearly not one of my preferred sports to watch, but in my last two posts, I already mentioned Russian figure skater Evgeni Plushenko. He “only” won the silver medal in Vancouver, finishing second behind U.S. American Evan Lysacek. No big sensation so far, […]

Filed under: figure skating by Johannes
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