Business Game Time

How too much expertise and pressure can lead to playing it safe: The case of referee Alain Rolland, who showed a controversial red card to welsh Sam Warburton at the Rugby World Cup semi finals.

Filed under: rugby by Johannes
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Most people cannot accept the view of the job being a game. A job is too serious! Is it? Playing in a way is a serious approach, too, it just means trying out new approaches and, yes, taking some risks. Playing means pushing the boundaries a little further all the time and playing means improving. Are you ready for the game?

Filed under: baseball, soccer (football) by Johannes
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